December 14, 2017
Booking this trip seemed like ages ago. Yet, today, it seemed like yesterday. I'm having mixed emotions about leaving. Excited for the adventure, yet anxious about leaving the security of home and family.
Audrey and the kids took us to the airport and soon we were off. It was a long night! It started at 4:00 p.m. and went until 8:00 a.m. the next morning. We flew from SLC international airport to LAX. And from there to Miami, FL. I normally don't sleep on airplanes, but I did on the flight to Miami... kind of. The larger seats in 1st class did help.
See ya'll next Spring!
I started packing for our around the world cruise two weeks ago. I filled my large suitcase to the brim and still had a lot more to go. Dave looked at my poor pitiful suitcase and told me I would need a larger one. So I went shopping and found the perfect one for me at the BX on Hill Air Force Base. I waited until today to transfer my clothes and was pleasantly surprised to see I had plenty of room to spare. Dave taught me a trick years ago. When packing, roll your clothes and stack them! You can fit in so much more.
My clothes filled up 3/4 of the suitcase. I have 2 dresses, 3 skirts, a swim suit and cover up, exercise clothes, pjs, at least 20 different styles of shirts, 2 jeans, 2 stretch pants, 3 capri's, sweater, shawl, undergarments, socks, 3 pairs of shoes, medications, personal care items, and more. I still have plenty of room to put a dress jacket and rain jackets in, a hat, as well as all my shirts that need hanging.
I didn't monitor weight control. We'll see what the damages are tomorrow. Oh! tomorrow! I can't believe it's here. A year and a half ago seemed so long ago. Where did the time go! I was brave then. I think I might get sick. Sea sick... yes! But mostly home sick for my kids and grandkids. And home. We'll be gone 4 months and 20 days. I haven't been gone this long before. Wish me luck!
It's almost Thanksgiving and we're anticipating the most scrumptious traditional feast with turkey and all the trimmings. Can't wait!
You can't have Thanksgiving without pie! Making pie is a tradition that has been passed down through the ages.
Some of the kids still make homemade pie crusts... just like grandma.
I had not been a huge fan of pumpkin pie until I found this Turtle Pumpkin Pie recipe a few years ago. Ever since then, it has become a family favorite.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we have! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
