Happy Birthday, Catherine!

 

Happy Birthday, Catherine!

Today's is our one and only daughter's birthday!  The image above was taken while she was on board with us while daddy was working at sea.

Over more than 20 years we celebrated many, many of Catherine's birthdays at sea.

Here we are in the dining room aboard Freedom of the Seas.  Aunt Carol is here, too...

...as well as our friends Martha and Russell.  Of course, Daddy is hosting the Captain's table.

As well as Aunt Carol, our friends Chris and Patty celebrated with us.  This is known as the "Cincinnati Gang."

This was taken one time on board when Catherine brought her witch hat so she could pass out Halloween candy to the delight of many of the children on board. Of course, she asked parents first if their children could have the candy. 

Here's another time the Cincinnati Gang was on board.

Daddy hosted dinners in various restaurants on board.  This time I'm in the picture, but usually,

 

 

I'm behind the camera.

  This is the day Daddy retired in 2016 after 31 years with Royal Caribbean and 50 years at sea.  This is the All Crew presentation on stage in the main theater with Captain Toni (Catherine gave him the t-shirt) on the left and the entire Cincinnati Gang here to celebrate.  I provided the "I'm Retired" t-shirt for Kjell.  

And, here's a picture of Daddy with his entire Marine Engineering Department.  It was so much fun for all of us to be here.  Thanks to Captain Toni and Hotel Director Xavier for making the retirement week so special.

Catherine has been Treasurer of our AKC Queen City Dog Training Club for many years now.  Of course, our pups love to go with her for classes and competitions.

 

 

The pups mainly compete in dock diving, 

and agility competitions.  They have all earned ribbons and titles with Catherine's guidance.
 

At home, Catherine can be found in the kitchen...

making fabulous meals for all of us.

Of course, she has plenty of helpers.

Catherine is in charge of Christmas decorations.

And, together we put together client gift baskets every year for her CPA practice.

And always has time for the pups.

We know who is under there!

Happy Birthday, Catherine!  

We all love you!

Mom and Dad