Dream Vacation

Last Christmas, Chris and I decided that we'd go on a trip this year instead of really getting each other "presents".  Originally, we thought Hawaii would be our destination (we think BIG!).  We downsized a little, and changed the plan to the Napa Valley.  That quickly changed to Fredricksburg, TX (the Texas Wine Country), and now... his leave was cancelled so we won't be going anywhere.  Such is military life in all it's glory!  Ha!

Though I'm sad that we won't be going to Texas (we planned on celebrating Micah's 1st birthday with family while we were there), I think it was actually a blessing in disguise.  As much as I feel like I need a "break" sometimes, I think I'd miss the kiddo's if we were away for too long.  And it'd be even harder since Micah's not quite a year yet and is still taking bottles, and 2 naps, and is on a pretty regular schedule.  I mean, of course the grandparents (all 7 of them!!) would still LOVE it...but it will be a lot easier (on everyone!) when he crosses the threshold of a year :)  

We haven't given up hope though, just changed the plan a little bit...such is the story of my life!  We've decided to try again in late April or early May.  But, where should we go???  Where would YOU go???  We'll have a babysitter (fingers-crossed), some money saved up (YAY for tax-free deployments!  It's the only thing about deployments that I can say YAY about!!), and a plethora of options.  Don't you love that word?  Plethora.  I think it's fab!!

So here's my top 6 choices, in no particular order.  And remember, they are DREAM places...not necessarily true options at the moment!

1.  Peru ~ I want to go to Macchu Picchu so bad I can taste it!  It is my absolute TOP choice of dream destinations.  Someday I WILL go.  Someday.

2.  Canada ~ Toronto/Vancouver or Montreal.  I just think those would be fun places to visit.  Plus, I love cold weather and I'm pretty sure those cities would fit the bill :)

3.  Napa Valley ~ I think it would mix romance & fun seamlessly.

4.  Seattle, WA ~ I've just always wanted to see Seattle, it's so different than anywhere we've ever been.

5.  Grand Cayman Cruise ~ I love cruises, and I've heard that Grand Cayman is gorgeous!  

6.  An Alaskan Cruise ~ This should probably be closer to the top.  Actually, it's right up there with Peru.  But, like Peru, it's way too expensive & would take us away from our babies for far too long.  But, one day.  It's definitely a bucket list bullet :)

Where would your dream vacation be?  Have you already been there, done that?  If so...where was it?  I know we've been blessed by the military, and have already been able to see so many amazingly beautiful places.  To this day, my favorite vacation was the one we took to Bavaria.  I'm not sure that any other place could top the experience we had there.  But living overseas definitely gave me a longing to travel, to see the world and to experience different cultures and types of people.  We, for sure, can't do Peru this time...or Alaska, or Grand Cayman.  But, we may make it to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, or up to a little cabin in Vermont.  Wherever it is, I'm sure we'll love it because, let's be honest, it'll be a vacation....and I've never had a BAD one of those :)