CRUISE TO BERMUDA, 2008!

What a fantastic week we had on the Stampin' Up! Cruise to Bermuda! Gary, the boys and I had a wonderful time sailing the ocean blue! Here are a few pics from our vacation.

Getting to the cruise ship terminal was an adventure! Our flight from Grand Rapids MI was cancelled, and we didn't get into New York until 3:30.... and our ship set sail at 5:00! We were greeted at the airport by a SU! representative asking, "OLIVER FAMILY?" I knew that was not a normal thing from the previous trips we've been on with the company! We quickly found out we were the VERY LAST ONES to arrive, and they were worried that we wouldn't make it to the ship in time! Needless to say, HURRY was the name of the game! We had our own PRIVATE BUS for the 4 of us, and here is a pic from our trip to the ship.

Here's Gary and I on deck when we set sail! It was cold, but sunny, when we stook on deck, waiting to see the Statue of Liberty.

Here is a pic of our cruise ship, the MS Noordam. We were on the 7th floor with a private balcony! What a way to wake up every day.

Me with my 3 favorite men! This was formal night, and we were on our way in for dinner.... did I mention that we ate, and ate and ate.... all the time???? The food was so good (and not cooking makes EVERYTHING taste better!

Here is where we spent alot of time... at the lido pool! It's so nice and sunny in there, and the retractable roof kept the temperature perfect!

Here is a view from our balcony one morning! I swear the glory of God was shining through the clouds!

No, this photo was not retouched!!! This is how incredible the water was in Bermuda! Isn't the color glorious?!?

And now for some stamping stuff!!!!

Every night there were special little gifts in our room... and here are a few of them! Aren't we totally spoiled!!!!!

This was a fleece blanket with the SU! logo embroidered on it.... so snuggly!
Here is our 'cruise bag'. Each year we get a special bag to commemorate our trip! It was agreed by all that this one was fantastic! Made our trips to the beach a cinch! Isn't it awesome!

And the trip just wouldn't be complete without stamping!!! Here is the cute insulated bag we got, and our new stamp set coming out in August 2008!