Wow. I never knew how much planning it would take. Lots to think about. I started reading peoples blogs, looking up pictures and researching all about what to pack. How are we going to bring everything? There are formal nights on the ship, casual day trips in colder weather and warmer days in Seattle. We are going to need everything from dresses, suit coats, shorts and t shirts to long sleeves, jeans, coats, hat and gloves.

Since I have just lost 45 lbs in the last 9 months I have to buy everything brand new. UPS has been at my door almost everyday sometimes twice a day. Thanks to Amazon Prime! Of course Allison is going crazy listening to me asking her how each dress looks and what shoes and necklace go with them. At one point I think I had 11 formal dresses hanging in my room. Luckily I narrowed it down to two!

I can't imagine how we are going to fit everything in two suitcases. That will be left for next month when we are about a week away from departure. For now I anxiously wait.....