USA Today Bestselling Author Susan Stephens

Counting my blessings in 2023...

First off, I'm not supposed to be here, but in Peru! Following a memorable visit to Machu Picchu and the surrounding area, Mr S and I were planning to board his favourite shipping line before heading up the West coast of South America followed by a full transit of the Panama Canal, then the Caribbean, and on to Florida and glorious Fort Lauderdale.

 

Our ship - or it was supposed to be our ship!
  Silver Moon.

Machu Picchu

Civil unrest sadly rendered our insurance void, and all trips to Machu Picchu were cancelled. So, my gift to Mr S for his big birthday was a flop. But not our enforced time at home...

Beautiful baby. I can't imagine any holiday shots that could make me happier than these.

I'd booked this adventure well before I knew that my daughter–in–law was pregnant, so I was home for the birth of the baby, and able to enjoy a wonderful time seeing all my eight grandchildren at various times.

 

Alpine garden RHS Harlow Carr

Big sis. The twins will be the most marvellous big sisters.

Crazy life down on the farm.

Tennis champ having a day off from the courts.

No one loves a holiday more than me, but I'll take my grandchildren over a trip any day of the week!

Wishing you happiness as well as surprise happiness throughout 2023, and good health and success to you all.

With my love,