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A glimpse inside our new house (and life) in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

A glimpse inside our new house (and life) in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

by Ann | Aug 21, 2018 | About, At Home, Feature At Home, Feature Real Life, Pawhuska, Real Life

It was two weeks ago yesterday that we moved into our new house in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and we are so excited to be here! We spent much of the first week unpacking, getting utilities hooked up, and just finding our way around town. We brought a U-Haul full of stuff...
How (and why) we served 250 meals in a week and what we’ve been up to lately

How (and why) we served 250 meals in a week and what we’ve been up to lately

by Ann | May 19, 2018 | About, Fun Stuff, Real Life

So, we’ve been just a little bit busy the past week. Let’s catch up. Having arrived home from a trip to Oklahoma the Friday before, we spent the weekend cleaning the house and getting things organized for house guests. Last Tuesday night (well, actually...
Traveling with my mom and the lessons I learned

Traveling with my mom and the lessons I learned

by Meghan | May 14, 2017 | About, Family, Feature Family, Real Life, Travel

Note: This guest post was written by our daughter, Meghan Shrewsbury in 2017. Meghan is now a cardiac ICU nurse in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  By Meghan Shrewsbury I think I was born to travel. My first trip traveling with my mom (aside from the one through the birth canal)...
So, I kinda quit my job.

So, I kinda quit my job.

by Steve | May 5, 2017 | About, Blogging, Feature Fun Stuff, Feature Real Life, Fun Stuff, Real Life

A little more than a month ago, I sat down and wrote a letter to my boss. It is one I’d been thinking about for awhile, and as I said in the letter, I wrote it with mixed emotions. I have been an educator most of my adult life. I didn’t really set out to...
Our Journey of a Lifetime

Our Journey of a Lifetime

by Steve | Aug 27, 2016 | About, Feature Real Life, Feature Romance, Romance

It has been said that a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. It was Aug. 27, 2011, that Ann and I took our first step together as we walked down the aisle at Westminster Presbyterian Church as a husband and wife. Since that day, we’ve been on an...
How our journey began and I proposed to Ann on a random Tuesday night

How our journey began and I proposed to Ann on a random Tuesday night

by Steve | Jun 7, 2015 | About, Feature Real Life, Feature Romance, Romance

Allow me to wax romantic for a moment. June 7, 2011, I proposed marriage and Ann said, “yes,” making me the happiest man on earth. It all began the summer before, when she invited me to a College World Series game the last year it was at Rosenblatt Stadium...
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Wondering what the food was like on our latest cru Wondering what the food was like on our latest cruise on @hollandamericaline’s Nieuw Statendam? 

There’s a link in our bio to a new blog post all about our dining experiences on our first HAL cruise. 

Have you cruised with Holland America?  If so, what were your favorite foods and restaurants?

#presstrip #hollandamerica150 #hollandamerica #hollandamericaline #cruise
One of the questions we always get asked when retu One of the questions we always get asked when returning from a cruise is, "How was the food?" So, we thought we'd answer that one first. 

Check out our ✨ NEW BLOG POST ✨(link in bio @postcardjar ) where we're sharing highlights of all our dining experiences on HAL’s Neiuw Statendam and revealing our favorite restaurant onboard. 

If you've sailed with @hollandamericaline, what are your favorite restaurants and foods? Let us know in the comments below. 

#presstrip #hollandamerica150 #hollandamericaline #nieuwstatendam #cruise #cruisers #HAL
What’s your favorite drink to enjoy on the beach What’s your favorite drink to enjoy on the beach? 

@halhalfmooncay @hollandamericaline @carnival @bahamas @visitthebahamas #halfmooncay #hollandamerica150 #hollandamerica #choosefun #cruising #privateisland
🏝️ It’s quiet moments like this one, swingi 🏝️ It’s quiet moments like this one, swinging in a hammock by the beach, that make me happy. What makes you the happiest? 

@halhalfmooncay @hollandamericaline @carnival #hollandamerica150 #postcardjar #wellnesstravel #hollandamerica #hollandamericaline #cruiselife #carnival #halfmooncay #bahamas #halfmooncaybahamas #halfmooncaybeach #nieuwstatendam #nieuwstatendamcruise
🚴‍♀️🥾 The Eco Bike & Hike Tour at @hal 🚴‍♀️🥾 The Eco Bike & Hike Tour at @halhalfmooncay is a fun way to see the island and get a taste of other activities offered there. 

Our 90-minute tour included a guided bike ride,  short hike, water break, and a few stops for photos and rest. 

A few things to know if you’re considering booking  this excursion on Half Moon Cay. 

1. One-speed bikes with pedal brakes and helmets are provided. 

2. Most of the ride is on flat surfaces with exception of couple small hills. 

3. The pace of the ride is slow. 

4. Bikes do not have baskets but complimentary lockers are provided at the starting point of the ride. 

5. The hike is short but includes unlevel, limestone trails. 

6. There is one water break where participants are given a complementary bottle of water. 

7. There are at least two places to use the restroom during the ride. 

8. While the island is mostly cashless, cash tips are accepted. 

Have you done this Eco Bike and Hike tour at Half Moon Cay? What did you think? If you have any other questions, just let us know in the comments. 

Also, thank you our guide, Malaya! 

@hollandamericaline #hollandamerica150 #hollandamericaline #hollandamericacruise #carnival #carnivalcruise #carnivalcruises #halfmooncay @carnival @carnivalcruisetrip @b.ab.y_boo
🍓Ann’s favorite breakfast this week. We are 🍓Ann’s favorite breakfast this week. 

We are sailing on @hollandamericaline’s Nieuw Statendam for a 7-night press trip in the Caribbean this week. 

Most days we have gone to Deck 9 to the Lido Market for breakfast. There are a wide variety of breakfast foods offered, including traditional favorites bacon and eggs, hashbrowns, eggs Benedict, and an omelet station. 

But after eating indulgent dinners most nights, we aren’t so hungry in the morning. Ann has enjoyed this bowl of Greek yogurt, muesli, berries, dried bananas, almonds, flax, and chia seeds. 

It is offered every day on the buffet and has quickly become her favorite breakfast on board. 

What do you like to eat for breakfast when you are on vacation? 

#HollandAmerica150 #postcardjar #wellnesstravel #hollandamerica #hollandamericaline #cruiselife #breakfast #healthybreakfast #noom #noomnation #noomnerds #mayoclinicdiet 
#healthyeating
🍷🍸🍹 Do you have a favorite bar on @hollan 🍷🍸🍹 Do you have a favorite bar on @hollandamericaline? 

We stopped for a pre-dinner cocktail at the Ocean Bar on the Nieuw Statendam on our first night at sea. The drinks were good, the location is central, and the bartenders keep glasses full and smiles on everyone's faces. 

Thony and Rolando (pictured here) have more than 60 years of combined experience with Holland America ships, and it shows. They serve well-crafted cocktails in a quick, efficient manner while still finding time to build relationships with their guests. 

Last night we asked a couple that has cruised with Holland America more than a dozen times why they keep coming back. Without hesitation, they said, "It's because of these guys."

Cheers to Thony and Rolando. Thank you for your hard work and for helping make our cruise so memorable. 

#HollandAmerica #hollandamerica150 #hosted
☂️ We’ve been to Dominican Republic once bef ☂️ We’ve been to Dominican Republic once before, but didn’t experience it like we did on this cruise. 

We booked a thoughtful and well-planned excursion through @hollandamericaline and learned so much about the local community and culture. 

We will be sharing more about our day in Puerto Plata later on but I couldn’t resist showing you this photo from the Umbrella Street. 

Have you been to Dominican Republic? What did you do there? 

#HollandAmerica150 #postcardjar #wellnesstravel #hollandamerica #hollandamericaline #cruiselife #dominicanrepublic #umbrellastreet #umbrellastreet☂ #caribbean
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