I can't decide whether I am happy about it or not. She looks older to me and when a guy at a store thinks she is 21, well the over protective, older sister doesn't like that one bit.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
...and presenting Meredith Caroline!
My younger sister, Meredith, got her braces off on Tuesday! Isn't she beautiful!
I can't decide whether I am happy about it or not. She looks older to me and when a guy at a store thinks she is 21, well the over protective, older sister doesn't like that one bit.
I can't decide whether I am happy about it or not. She looks older to me and when a guy at a store thinks she is 21, well the over protective, older sister doesn't like that one bit.
Odds and Ends!
This was fun! Our cruise ship had a different party to go to every night and this night was Casino Night. We were told to find a particular cruise ship employee dressed like a girl. I ran, Josh took the snapshot, and we were the first ones to return to the host in charge of the game. We won $20 dollars to gamble in the casino. Ask me how much of that we walked away with! $15. 
Our room steward made us an elephant out of our towel one night and I just had to get a picture. Go Republicans! 
We met the most precious couple from Philadelphia, Nicole and Fred Mariash.
The Norwegian Gem! Isn't she a beaut!
French Riviera!!!!
Our last port of call was to the south of France. Wow, it was beautiful. We split our day between Monte Carlo, Monaco and Nice, France.
Monte Carlo Casino
We were told that no visit to the south of France is complete without a trip to Monte Carlo. We were promised nice cars and all. Although we only saw two Lamborghinis, a Bentley, and a Royles Royce we did see some awesome yaghts. Apparently the rich folk hop onto their million dollar yaghts, glide on over to Monte Carlo, and play in the casino all night. What a life!!!!
The beach in Nice, France was amazing. Crystal clear water, freezing, but crystal clear. If you look closely you will notice that there is no sand. The beaches are covered with pebbles. Surprisingly, we kinda liked it. They are rough on your bare feet, but no sand stuck on you and the rocks are kinda therapeutic. The sun warmed them quite nicely.
Monte Carlo Casino
We were told that no visit to the south of France is complete without a trip to Monte Carlo. We were promised nice cars and all. Although we only saw two Lamborghinis, a Bentley, and a Royles Royce we did see some awesome yaghts. Apparently the rich folk hop onto their million dollar yaghts, glide on over to Monte Carlo, and play in the casino all night. What a life!!!! 
The beach in Nice, France was amazing. Crystal clear water, freezing, but crystal clear. If you look closely you will notice that there is no sand. The beaches are covered with pebbles. Surprisingly, we kinda liked it. They are rough on your bare feet, but no sand stuck on you and the rocks are kinda therapeutic. The sun warmed them quite nicely. 
Florence, Italy
We spent Fabulous Friday in Florence, Italy. And it was just that, fabulous. It is a beautiful city with beautiful people.
Duomo Cathedral
The Duomo is a cathedral that consists of a massive dome with the most amazing murals painted inside of it.
Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio is a famous bridge in Florence lined on both sides with shops. This is the only bridge that survived bombings in World War II.
The happy couple.
Arno River
My husband, the photographer, captured the view off the Ponte Vecchio. I think it is beautiful.
We didn't get a chance to leave the city and venture out into the wine country so I took pictures from the train. I'm not too bummed though. It just gives me an excuse to go back some day.
Duomo Cathedral
The Duomo is a cathedral that consists of a massive dome with the most amazing murals painted inside of it. Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio is a famous bridge in Florence lined on both sides with shops. This is the only bridge that survived bombings in World War II. 
The happy couple. Arno River
My husband, the photographer, captured the view off the Ponte Vecchio. I think it is beautiful. 
We didn't get a chance to leave the city and venture out into the wine country so I took pictures from the train. I'm not too bummed though. It just gives me an excuse to go back some day.
Rome, Italy
We spent all day Thursday in Rome. It is so overwhelming how much history is jampacked into this city. There was soooo much to see.
St. Peter's Basilica
This gives you an idea of how the inside of the Vatican Museum looked. It was breathtaking. There is just no way to capture everything. Here Josh and I were able to see the Sistine Chapel. It was my favorite sight that we saw in Rome. Sorry, no cameras allowed. I was pretty bummed.
Spanish Steps
Trevi Fountain
Josh and I each threw a coin in the fountain. They say if you do, you will return to Rome. I hope that saying is true. I adored Rome.
...and of course the Coliseum.
Yes, it was as extraordinary as the books say.
St. Peter's Basilica
This gives you an idea of how the inside of the Vatican Museum looked. It was breathtaking. There is just no way to capture everything. Here Josh and I were able to see the Sistine Chapel. It was my favorite sight that we saw in Rome. Sorry, no cameras allowed. I was pretty bummed. Spanish Steps
Trevi Fountain
Josh and I each threw a coin in the fountain. They say if you do, you will return to Rome. I hope that saying is true. I adored Rome. ...and of course the Coliseum.
Yes, it was as extraordinary as the books say.
Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast!!!!
We arrived in Naples, Italy bright and early Tuesday morning. We boarded the train and headed straight to Pompeii. Pompeii was a city that in 79 A.D., was completley buried by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It wasn't discovered until nearly 1500 years later.
This is the forum, the center of the city. In the background you can see Mount Vesuvius.
This is just a sampling of some of the murals on the walls that have survived.
This gives you an idea of how some of the housing looked. This is actually part of the ampitheatre.
...and off to Sorrento, Italy. These pictures just don't give this area of Italy any justice. It was phenomenal. Known as the Amalfi Coast, this area is loved for its towering cliffs over the Mediterranean Sea. There are very few beaches to sun bathe on. There were docks so to speak built that are primarily used for sun bathing.
This is the forum, the center of the city. In the background you can see Mount Vesuvius. 
This is just a sampling of some of the murals on the walls that have survived. 
This gives you an idea of how some of the housing looked. This is actually part of the ampitheatre. ...and off to Sorrento, Italy. These pictures just don't give this area of Italy any justice. It was phenomenal. Known as the Amalfi Coast, this area is loved for its towering cliffs over the Mediterranean Sea. There are very few beaches to sun bathe on. There were docks so to speak built that are primarily used for sun bathing.
The island of Malta
Our first port of call while aboard the Norwegian Gem was Valletta, Malta. Malta is an island that throughout history was considered to be a crucial strategic location due to its position in the Mediterranean Sea.
We got up extra early to witness our arrival into Malta. What I thought was neat was how it looks like a big fort. Alot of the cities along the coast looked like this.
This is the entrance to Mdina, a medieval, walled city.
We spent the 2nd half of the day at Meliah Bay, a beautiful beach outside the capital city. The only problem was that the water was freezing. Josh had goose bumps the size of golf balls. FYI, if you go to Europe in May, don't expect to go sun bathing. It is just too cold.
We got up extra early to witness our arrival into Malta. What I thought was neat was how it looks like a big fort. Alot of the cities along the coast looked like this. 
This is the entrance to Mdina, a medieval, walled city.
We spent the 2nd half of the day at Meliah Bay, a beautiful beach outside the capital city. The only problem was that the water was freezing. Josh had goose bumps the size of golf balls. FYI, if you go to Europe in May, don't expect to go sun bathing. It is just too cold.
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