Honeymoon Cruise

Greg and I had a wonderful time celebrating each other on our Honeymoon Cruise.  We left from L.A for  a trip to Catalina Island, Ensenada Mexico and back. 

The Royal Caribbean did a great job celebrating our Honeymoon.  They decorated our state room nicely and even left us 2 love bird towels one night and sent us a delivery of chocolate covered strawberries.

Our gorgeous views from our balcony

We cleaned up nicely for formal night

We chose not to get off the boat at Catalina Island.  Instead, we enjoyed a quiet and less crowded boat with time on the balcony, time in the hot tub, on the pool deck and in the casino.

In Mexico, we enjoyed walking around, petting street dogs, visiting local shops and I even did my first shot of Tequila.  It felt appropriate in Mexico.  I was also hit on by a Gay Mexican.  

The conversation went as follows:

Mexican man: Wow, you are tall and beautiful.  Too bad I'm gay.

Aly: Thank you

Greg: And she's married..... 

In addition to my first ever Tequila shot, I expanded my horizions and tried some new foods.  I enjoyed escargot.  It was sauteed in garlic and butter and then broiled with a thin layer of cheese.  I also tried beef carpaccio.  Both are better than expected and I'm happy to say I got out of my comfort zone and tried them.

Plane ride fun on our return after a fun week together

All in all, we had a great time.  Relaxing, laughing, people watching, going to shows, eating, playing cribbage, enjoying the hot tub, watching the water and overall just enjoying being together.  

2022 Year in Review

 Wow; what a year it's been.  Memories were made, tears were shed, stress was had and many prayers were said.  In 2022, we emerged from the COVID pandemic but only after Hudson and I both got to experience it, Greg lost his father unexpectedly,  Greg and I got engaged and married, Hudson and I enjoyed a vacation to Lego land, Greg overcame his cancer battle and My dad is in the throws of his cancer battle although at the moment is cancer free.   We have had a mix of small and big highs and lows but through it all we've had each other, friends and family!  We are blessed.

Hudson's Memorable Moments:

1. 4th of July

2. Lego Land trip with mom

3. 2nd Grade

4. Meme and Papa's Condo

5. Mom getting Married

6. Meme and Papa's new puppy Bella

7. Camping this summer

8. Cruise with Dad

9. My New Room

10. Being on a Basketball Team

Greg's Memorable Moments

1. Surgery to Remove Cancer

2. Unexpected Loss of my dad

3. Life with a Colostomy Bag

4. Reversal Surgery

5. Our Wedding

Alys' Memorable Moments

1. Hudson and I experience COVID

2. Greg has surgery and is Cancer free

3. My dad is diagnosed with Cancer

4. Lego Land vacation with Hudson

5. Lots and Lots of outdoor time 

6.  Beach Trips

7. Family Time

8. Our Wedding

9. The news that my dad is Cancer Free

Needless to say, this year had its stressful moments; I was stretched and supported in ways I could have never imagined.  I have such a wonderful support system and feel amazing blessed to be able to say that my year started and ended with two very important people in my life hearing they are cancer free!  I am excited at the possibility that Hudson can grow up in a world where Cancer isn't a death sentence.

Christmas 2022

We had a great time celebrating Christmas.  Christmas eve we spent with Greg's mom, John and his brothers family for a delicious brunch.  Then on Christmas morning we were at our house in the AM opening gifts from each other and Santa.  We enjoyed a simple breakfast and time together.  Then we took off to my parents and celebrated together!  We were all very spoiled as always.  

We got many Christmas cards, wishes, messages, texts, etc...  from afar throughout the season as well and feel very blessed by everyone in our life!