The countdown is on...

We're getting so excited about our cruise to Alaska aboard the beautiful Norwegian Pearl. We're all booked for all of our hotels, flights, and excursions for this weeklong trip out west. Searching Cruise Critic has been extraordinarily helpful in planning this trip and so has Mike's cousin Ally, who did this same trip two years ago aboard the Pearl. Look here in the coming months and during the cruise for pictures and commentary about this once in a lifetime cruise.

Hopping aboard the Pearl with Mike and I, are his parents, Maria & Enrique. It's sure to be yet another memorable family vacation.

Stay tuned!