Four years ago we took the trip of a lifetime. We were pampered from the moment we arrived at the airport until the moment we stepped off the plane at home. It was perfect. I loved every moment of it and the kids had a great time. We said it would be a once-in-a-lifetime thing, but I hope we can go again. Very soon!

Trunk B*y, St. J*hn’s, U.S. Virgin Islands. We went snorkeling here for the first time and were hooked. Pure paradise.

Shopping on the French side of St. M*rtin. A wee bit windy, but wonderful.

Well, these pictures aren’t in order, but here are the kids swimming in Trunk B*y. Who’s missing? She was still in the Philippines.

The kids’ first time in the ocean on the Dutch side of St. Maart*n. The water was wonderful!

We stood in line for an hour to see the princesses. Mulan was Alyssa’s favorite. She said, “She looks just like me!”

Chilling out on board. We spent lots of time just relaxing. Doug has a towel over his legs so he doesn’t get sunburned. What a problem to have!

Ally dressed up for dinner! And the food was really good, too. Our wait staff was so attentive to us and learned what we liked. They did a great job with my dairy-free diet, even making me a special dessert on the last night because there was nothing else I could have. I ordered everything ahead of time so they could make it special for me. What service!

A character breakfast was included with our cruise. It was a great way to see all the characters without having to stand in line!

On Disn*y’s private island, Cast*way Cay. The day started out chilly and cloudy, but once the sun came out, it was gorgeous. I had a massage on the ocean in the morning. Heaven.

At Cast*way Cay with out ship in the background. The boys went snorkeling here (the water was too cold for the girls – I think the water in the B*hama’s is colder), bicycling (poor Alyssa pedaled with all her might, but she was a trooper and made it!) and played in the water. We also had a BBQ on the beach for lunch. Calg*n, take me there!