Category Archives: Anthem of the Seas

Year 2 – Day 240 Saturday, December 24, 2022. Merry Christmas. It was a multigenerational Christmas celebration. Four generations of family gathered together for a great day. Look at that snow. We had a white Christmas in Kentucky. There was lots of artistically designed food, And some opening present fun. We also had a bigContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 240”

Year 2 – Day 239, Friday, December 23, 2022. The weather outside is frightful, but the warmth inside delightful. Baby, it is cold outside in KY. -10 Fahrenheit this morning with snow on the ground. Ha – move to the south they said. The wind is ferocious, but Steve is very happy. The house isContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 239”

Year 2 – Day 238, Thursday, December 22, 2022. It was a cookie baking day. Everyone picked a cookie they wanted to make, and we got started. The large countertop is great for a project like this. Lots of room for everyone to have their own workspace. There was a lot of participation and aContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 238”

Year 2 – Day 237, Wednesday, December 21, 2022. It is very strange to live somewhere that you can drive for a 1/2 hour, and it is one hour earlier. Time warp for sure!! Steve worked on the middle level railing while the nutcrackers listened to Christmas music and supervised the process. These nutcrackers keepContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 237”

Year 2 – Day 236, Tuesday, December 20, 2022. I love when I come across things that talk about living your dream. So, here’s a reminder to live your dream whatever it is!!! Steve loves plain low-fat Greek yogurt with Maraschino cherries. He is trying to cut back on carbs to lower his a1c numbers.Continue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 236”

Year 2 – Day 235, Monday, December 19, 2022. The railing to the Upper level is ready to be painted and the hardwood flooring is completed except for the small platform over the lower stairwell. We have another box to return. More money back yea! Tomorrow, the railing on the side of the middle levelContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 235”

Year 2 – Day 234, Sunday, December 18, 2022. It is really cold here. It was 28 degrees on the way out to breakfast this morning. I am so glad we are cozy warm this year in our new home. I am getting soft here in Kentucky. In the Poconos they have already had snowContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 234”

Year 2 – Day 233, Saturday, December 17, 2022. Cold and windy here now. 39 degrees. Steve started on the railing from the middle level to the top level. It is going slow but looking good. To view the complete year 2 daily diary – Click here: https://deestimes.com/living-the-dream-year-2-may-1-2022-april-30-2023/ Today’s product recommendations are for preserving yourContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 233”

Year 2 – Day 232, Friday, December 16, 2022. We took 5 boxes of hardwood flooring back today. Overestimated for sure. A tiny bit of flooring to lay, then the baseboard trim gets nailed up. A good time of year to get a $700.00 refund. Just buying supplies to make Christmas Cookies is ridiculously expensive.Continue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 232”

Year 2 – Day 231, Thursday, December 15, 2022. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as we sit by the fire. To view the complete year 2 daily diary – Click here: https://deestimes.com/living-the-dream-year-2-may-1-2022-april-30-2023/ Today’s product recommendations are for preserving your memories. 1) We have many pictures, and we like to display some ofContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 231”

Year 2 – Day 230, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Just a little more hardwood to put down. It is all downhill from here. lol!! We took a little time to enjoy the holiday season tonight. Enjoy the Christmas music and videos. Merry Christmas!! To view the complete year 2 daily diary – Click here: https://deestimes.com/living-the-dream-year-2-may-1-2022-april-30-2023/Continue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 230”

Year 2 – Day 229, Tuesday, December 13, 2022. I found this on Facebook today and can so relate to it. Every day is a new adventure. A new day to explore this beautiful world, meet new people, learn new things, and improve your life and the life of others. Hardwood flooring work continues. IContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 229”

Year 2 – Day 228, Monday, December 12, 2022. It is a sunny fall/winter day. It doesn’t look like winter looking out in the fields. I guess officially winter doesn’t start for another 9 days. Christmas decorating and hardwood flooring work continues. Our area is now famous. Look at this link. This is the townContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 228”

Year 2 – Day 227, Sunday, December 11, 2022. I have gotten so much taller since the hardwood is down. It is unbelievable how much higher I can reach in the cabinets. 3/4″ feels like a lot. It is also amazing that you have to put your ear to the dishwasher now to hear itContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 227”

Year 2 – Day 226, Saturday, December 10, 2022. Steve continues with laying the hardwood flooring on the middle level. He has never put down hardwood after the cabinets were installed. He ordered another tool to assist with tightening the wood up near the cabinets. You can’t use the mallet and hammer them tight asContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 226”

Year 2 – Day 225, Friday, December 9, 2022. Hardwood flooring work continues. The Middle level closet under the stairs is completed. That is where the nutcrackers will sleep. The water to the refrigerator for ice and water in the door is hooked up. We went out looking at sofas. Steve is trying out someContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 225”

Year 2 – Day 224, Thursday, December 8, 2022. Steve worked some, but we cleaned up early. It is rare that we do anything other than work when we are her in Kentucky. He just loves his little handy dandy tool. In the evening we went to the Lincoln County High School Winter Showcase. TheContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 224”

Year 2 – Day 223, Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The hardwood oak flooring is progressing along nicely. We are trying to get it done so we can put up our Christmas tree. We bought a new artificial one last year and never used it. Hope it is nice. We are looking at purchasing a sofaContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 223”

Year 2 – Day 222, Tuesday, December 6, 2022. After a great breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clarksburg, WV we headed home down Interstate 79. We were home before 3pm even with a stop for some groceries. Nice to be sitting in our own bed and watching Wednesday on Netflix. To view theContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 222”

Year 2 – Day 218, Friday, December 2, 2022. Day 6 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. A sea day! Today we sailed in the North Atlantic and at noon we cruised past Jacksonville, Florida in Seas that were eight feet high. We spent the morning in the Solarium. Christmas is coming and theContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 218”

Year 2 – Day 217, Thursday, December 1, 2022. Day 5 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. Perfect Day at Coco Cay today. We got off the ship around 8:15am. The Liberty of the Seas is also docked here for the day. We headed to the first beach on the left (Chill Island) whenContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 217”

Year 2 – Day 216, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Day 4 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. Nassau, Bahamas today. Last night I woke up and went out on the balcony to watch the rocket launching. Waited about ten minutes and saw nothing. Went back to bed and learned this morning that SpaceX rescheduledContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 216”