i really do not know where to start.
first let me say Jim West is frickin' HILARIOUS.
i have already signed on for 2 more scrapmap trips in 2010
(SO start putting your pennies, ok quarters in that piggy bank now.)
get this, IRELAND in the spring and AFRICAN SAFARI in the fall!!
trips of a lifetime!!!
i taught my new swatches class for the first time...
It is my new "ALL TIME FAVORITEST" class i have ever taught!
the students totally embraced their inner artist and got super-CREATIVE!
bill and i had so much fun with all the students, teachers and lets face it, a cruise ship in the middle of the carribean is just about the best classroom ever!
i got my photos uploaded and wanted to share some of the fun and excursions.
these are from key west, fl
jamaica - atv's
cliff diving
had to have a red stripe ( okay, okay, i had 2)
dunns river falls
"ya mon" - check out my rasta man!
margie has a couple really cute ones of bill all dressed up with his braids at dinner. i will have to get them from her!
I'm so jealous! I live in a cruise ship port, and we have anywhere between 3-6 cruise ships in on any given day in the summer. ONE DAY, my hubbie & I will actually TAKE a cruise :)
Posted by: tracy | January 19, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Oh Donna! Looks like such fun. Especially the cliff diving. You guys look great!!
Posted by: Sara | January 19, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Looks like you had a blast! We went to the Western Carribean in 2005 and loved it! We have a pic of us in Dunns River Falls, too....one of the best excursions ever! So much fun walking up that waterfall!
Before I even scrolled down, I was thinking, "Dang, Bill would look great with dreads!" and then I saw you call him Rastaman....and was totally expecting dreads.....but saw braids! He looks adorable with them.....but tell him that when he takes out the braids, he should seriously consider dreading his hair. Blonde dreads are amazing. I have a whole head full of them. :)
Posted by: Erika | January 19, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Oh my, it look like you hade a great time with lots of fun and many moments to remember.
Love JENN
Posted by: Jenny Bergvall | January 19, 2009 at 04:04 PM
those falls pix are awesome!
You have the most fun.
Posted by: sue Treiber | January 19, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Lurker, delurking to say that you guys really looked great in those pictures. Your hard work paid off, so skinny now...both of you!
Posted by: Mandi | January 19, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Looks lika GREAT time. I was at a weekend crop, my friends & I decided 2 days is NOT long enough. We were just getting in our groove, ya know, then we had to pack it all up. So we want a cruise- any suggestions? A link to find out when & where.
I would also be curious is to how in the world does one pack scrappin' supplies to go on a cruise? or flight?
Thanks for the help.
Donna
Posted by: dr berry | January 19, 2009 at 05:30 PM
The braids!!! Hilarious!!!
Posted by: kat-in-texas | January 19, 2009 at 05:58 PM
Donna,Cruise looks fantastic.
Sorry about the Eagles....I was rooting for Curt Warner-he used to be an Iowa Hawkeye!
Posted by: dmatthews | January 19, 2009 at 06:18 PM
Oh fun!
Posted by: angie | January 19, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Definitely on my bucket list for sure! Right up there with attending an INSPIRED event!!
Can't wait 'til April when you come to Smiths Falls to take your three classes!
You and Bill look fantastic, kudos to you both!
Posted by: Linda | January 19, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Wow, those pics are amazing & what a fantastic experience for you both. You are also looking in such great shape. I took your class in 2007 in Joburg, RSA, where you showed us the "lose 10 pounds pose" - If you did that today you'd be invisible. What happens with your kids when you are away?
Posted by: Helen TIlbury | January 19, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Looks like ya'll had a wonderful time!!
Posted by: Apple | January 19, 2009 at 08:55 PM
I first thought your husband wore the same shorts for the whole trip. I now realize that no, he just owns a wide variety of plaid! Looks like a blast!
Posted by: Amy S. | January 19, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Ok I just have to say it "you have a frick'n fantastic life", you need to write a book on how to get your life..lol..wish I had known you would be in Key West, I live there..yup..come to Key West and teach a class, I have no idea where it would be..oh maybe at my house..I can dream..
Posted by: Susan | January 19, 2009 at 10:50 PM
super cool set of pics!!
Posted by: margaret | January 20, 2009 at 03:24 AM
Love the pictures. It looks like you two had a great time. Love those braids. :D
Posted by: Sandy | January 20, 2009 at 04:29 AM
What a great trip. As someone already said you do live a great life. And I just wanted to say how fabulous you look in all the photos. You must be so proud of what you achieved last year and continue to work to maintain. Well done.
Libby
Posted by: Libbyl | January 20, 2009 at 02:01 PM
How fun! Those ATV helmets are AWESOME! Cute pics.
Posted by: Anne | January 22, 2009 at 12:09 PM
beautiful scenery...and it looks like you had so much fun!!!
off the subject....i wanted to tell you how inspirational your work is to me...when i came across your website...and viewed your work...i was in complete awe....your aesthetic is right up my alley...and the creativity and techniques are stunning!!!! just needed to let u know....:o)~
xoxo, nikki
Posted by: nikki | January 27, 2009 at 06:32 PM