We did our annual Tucker family vacation/reunion last week. This year’s destination was Florida. We spent a few days at the Marriott Grande Vista in Orlando, then drove down to stay at Marriott Crystal Shores in Marco Island. As an added bonus, both Chris and Joe celebrated their birthdays while we were with extended family. … Read More Vacation Recap: Orlando and Marco Island, FL
On vacation… …be back later 🙂
I’d like to vacation here: Queenstown (image via) Fjordland National Park (image via) Fox National Glacier (image via) Arrowtown (image via) Dunedin (image via) Stewart Island (image via) Marlborough Wine Region (image via) Abel Tasman National Park (image via) In other words, I want to visit the South Island (of New Zealand)! Now, all I… Read More The South Island
We have about a month now before we head over to the States. To be honest, I’m a bit nervous about it. What will it be like? Will I experience some reverse culture shock? Will I drive my parents and in-laws crazy when we stay with them?! The answer to the last two questions is… Read More Nervous
I’ve got my work schedule for the next few weeks, and the great news is that I have a couple of days off during Chris’ university’s mid-semester break. Soooooo… I decided to plan a mini-vacation! It’s time we did a bit more exploring in our new country, don’t you think? I do! So, where are… Read More Mini Vacation to Waiheke Island
I never win anything. Well, I take that back. I’ve won 1 or 2 giveaways, but when it comes to live drawings, I usually don’t win. That changed on Monday night at our resort’s poolside raffle. There was a grand prize, and I won! They called 2 other names before they got to mine, but… Read More More Fun in St. Thomas
Hello, my lovely readers! If this post-scheduling thing goes according to plan, then about the time that you read this, Chris and I will be on our way to lovely St. Thomas for the next 10 days. Aaaaaah, sunshine, sand, and seawater! Photo Credit: Me, taken during our last vacation to St. Thomas! Once again,… Read More On My Way to St. Thomas!
First off, let me say that when it comes to taking photographs, I’m terrible. I either forget to take them, or when I do take them I grow impatient. I’m excited to sign up for some photography classes once we move to New Zealand. Hopefully, I’ll learn how to do a much better job than… Read More Chicago!
Oh, the life of a rambling college professor. Chris has already been to several conferences since December: New York once, New York again, and now Chicago. Well, he’s not going to have all the fun without me! I’m planning to tag along to Chicago this time. It’s one of my favorite cities, and even though… Read More Chicago in February
We leave tonight for our New York mini-vacation, and I’m so excited! I’ve been singing the “New York, New York!” song all day today and yesterday, and I had to leave you with this classic scene starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra from “On the Town”. It’s so upbeat and fun and just makes me… Read More New York New York! It’s a Wonderful Town!
Hello my lovely readers 🙂 I’m back, and raring to go! I had a wonderful time in Florida and loved seeing all of my family. I am a little bummed about the weather in Massachusetts right now – highs of 60 degrees and rainy all week – blech. It’s the end of June – shouldn’t… Read More Marco Island Vacation Summary!
Here’s a little taste of the view from where we’re staying…
Hi everyone! Well, we arrived in sunny, gorgeous Marco Island, Florida yesterday afternoon. We picked up our rental car at the airport in Ft. Myers, then swung back and picked up my SIL, Nicki, who was flying in from Chicago. The three of us headed south to California Pizza Kitchen, picked up a couple of… Read More Marco Island
So we’re leaving for the airport tomorrow morning at 10:30 for our week-long vacation, and I am not ready AT ALL! I have done no packing, no ironing (yes, I do have some stuff that needs to be ironed), I need to clean the house, sew up a torn seam in one of the shirts… Read More So Much To Do
I’m tired. I worked till midnight last night, and I’m up early this morning to go in and work a double: 7:30am – midnight. I’m glad that I have tomorrow off, but right now, what I really, really want is to be here… I seriously cannot wait till our vacation – only 22 more days!… Read More Vacation is What You Take When You Can’t Take What You’ve Been Taking Any Longer
Hi Everyone! We’re back from Maine, and we had such a great, relaxing time. We stayed in a Marriott hotel using some of our Marriott points (sidenote: I think that Marriott has the best reward program, but that’s just me). Here’s some photos of our room… Kitchen/Dining Area Living Room Area Bedroom Some of you… Read More Trip Summary: Photos of Chris, Bear, and Maine
Very shortly now, Chris and I will be heading out the door for our fun weekend trip to Maine 🙂 Bear will be nicely deposited at our favorite boarders for a time of fun and grooming, so it’ll be like a mini-vacation for him, too! Have a great weekend everyone! Maine Horizon
I had a realization while blow-drying my hair this morning – Chris and I have seen very little of New England since our move here in August. I had this big urge to get out of town this weekend and see the area where we live! So, Friday after work we’re headed up the coast… Read More Weekend Trip to Maine
Yep, we’re going on vacation 🙂 This June, we’re heading to Marco Island, FL for 8 days! Here’s a photo of the beach… I went back and forth on whether or not to take the time off. Then I thought “I have the time, Chris obviously won’t be teaching, and it’ll be a while before… Read More We’re Goin’ on Vacation (said in a sing-song voice)!
This is another mini-tour on video of the resort. Of course, it’s sandwiched in-between Chris playing his SIL Anna in ping-pong, so you can either fast-forward through that or watch Chris be embarrassed as he loses to a girl 🙂 The video shows part of the outdoors of the resort – beach, pool, and the… Read More More Vacation Videos + a Tour
