Red potatoes

Rachel has been dying to have red potatoes for some unknown reason, so tonight I fixed pot roast, salad and boiled red potates with butter.

We Three Kings...

Today is the 2nd Sunday after Christmas, and January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate the arrival of the three kings. During the offeratory this morning, the three kings brought their gifts.

More Scrabble

Playing Scrabble with Rachel's new board she bought with Christmas money at Target.

She's the scorekeeper.

Studying the board intently.

All Scrabbled Out

Rachel and I were playing Scrabble on the computer -- she on Paul's computer and me on mine. She wore herself out running in to ask me to help her find a word.

Auld Lang Syne (at home)

Here we are, at home on New Year's Eve. A glass of champagne, comfy socks... the glow of the Christmas tree... New Year's celebrations on television.... and an entire year of blogging!

Goodbye

As we head home, it's good bye to the Island Princess and hello reality!

Birthday at Sea

Happy birthday to me! My day started off with a massage in the spa, a present from Dave and Norene.

After my massage, I caught the very end of the "Hilarious Cooking Show" starring the maitre d's and staff from the three dining rooms. I came in as one of the staff was singing "My Way," and very nicely, too.
After the show, the audience went to the see the galley. Rachel went with Nelson, our table captain.
Norene complimented the executive chef on our wonderful dinners and the spotless galley.

At dinner that evening, Rachel and Stephanie hleped Alvin fix his bowtie.