Packing, packing and organizing

Christmas celebrations, packing, organizing paper work, paying bills, packing, taking down the tree, packing...the cycle continues! We've been fortunate each year to enjoy an early escape from the onslaught of winter as we host but the departure dates seem to get closer and closer to New Year's Eve!! January 4 is JUST around the corner.

You would have thought this packing routine down perfectly on how much of what to pack but it is still a guessing game. Each itinerary, each ship and each cruise line vary greatly in their evening attire, entertainment and ports of call.

Today we were assigned our stateroom. #417 on Holland America's Prinsendam ship --two port hole windows, a large walk in closet, tub and shower, nice sitting area. We hope to not be in the room too much but it seems to be a large ocean view stateroom. Yeah!

Driving to Florida soon to spend a few days before embarkation. Know the warmer weather will be a treat.

Happy "last week of December" to all! 2012 is just around the corner -- work to make it the best year ever.