Dreaming Of Warm Places

Today I was thinking about trips Troy and I will be taking within the next 12 months and I got excited. First off, Troy and I are getting married next week and I feel like a little kid on Christmas. It a funny holding pattern we are in. Everything is ready to go, but we have to wait for the day to arrive. I almost wish we would have eloped like we talked about in December. It's funny to think I could be married for six months already if we had gone through with it.

Ok, back to the trips. We are going to Alaska for eight days for our honeymoon. We will be staying in Girdwood and plan to do the usual tourist things: hiking, whale watching, horseback riding, etc. We wanted to go to a place where we didn't feel obligated to see the sights. I mean it's our honeymoon. Who wants to spend their time being a tourist?

The beginning of August we will be heading to California for a baby blessing. Eric and Melissa should we welcoming a baby boy sometime within the next week! The Madsens are expecting quite a few additions. After Eric and Melissa, Julia will be having a baby in November and Tammy is due in January. I love babies and I hope these little ones will tied Troy and I over for a few years.

Two weeks after returning from California, Troy and I will head to Vegas for a week. Troy will spend his time in a conference while I work on my tan. It may seem silly for me to come since he will be busy during the day, but after he went to Seattle in October for a week, Troy vowed that he would never go anywhere without me, not even for a day. So far, he has kept his word and we've been together every day. I love my romantic man. :) We will have the nights together to catch a few shows and enjoy ourselves.

October brings Chicago. Troy has a two-day presentation that he couldn't be less thrilled about. I am personally excited for yet another trip.

In March we are heading back to Hawaii. We traveled to Oahu last December and were originally planning on Maui this December, but opted for Kauai instead. It will be a week of beaches, sun and relaxation. I can't wait to go back to Hawaii.

I know it's a ways away, but I am thrilled to go Australia after next year. It would be December 2009 and hopefully we don't have any little ones of our own by then- that could put a damper of the trip. We are considering a week in New Zealand then a week in Australia to greet my little brother who will be finishing his mission at that time.

That's all we have confirmed so far. There are many other options we are debating still, but I am just happy to spend some time with my hubby.