Cruise part 5-The End

Because of all the schedule changes we only got 2 days off the ship on a 7 day cruise.  That is alot of boat time.  But the girls had a great experience and it was relaxing.  I just sat by the hot tubs all bundled up eating icecream and french fries while the girls swam and swam and swam.  The last day they were in for 5 hours straight!  The water was barely bath water warm so it wasn't good enough for me to stay in for long periods.  But the girls didn't care. 

They stayed up late.  Took long hot showers. They swam whenever they wanted.  Played mini golf.  Went to Camp Carnival a couple of times. Went to shows everynight like the adults. Had amazing shore excursion experiences.  They got to eat whatever they wanted.  Brooke had pizza for breakfast most mornings.  And both had so much icecream that they didn't want it anymore by the time we got off.  Ahhh cruises, truly the best way to vacation!

Brooke and the towel bunny

Becasue of the size of our group we sat at two tables and just rotated every night so we could sit with everyone.  I was horrible at taking pictures of anyone besides my own family!

Here is dinner one night

Jana Brandon Ashley Paige Brooke Grandma and Grandpa

Girls all dressed up for dinner

Paige Ashley Brooke

All the hostesses just loved Brooke!  Frosena was her favorite and dinners were great for me because of her.  We were always there for such a long time which could be horrible with little kids.  But Brooke would go and help the hostesses every night.  She would push buttons and print tickets for them and felt all grown up.  She truly thought that she was going to get to stay on the ship to work and sleep with Frosena.  It was super cute.

Brooke also found a new favorite icecream "Lime Sherbert"  I think she liked to say it more than she actually liked the taste.  She would say it over and over again and just laugh.  I don't know what struck her so funny but I would ask her to say it and she would crack up.

Another busy day ending asleep in someones arms.

This time it was grandpas.

Here is Brooke working with her favorite hostesses

Frosena and Zuzie

Only on a cruise will you see a 6 year old with a prime rib all to herself!

Ashley and Grandma

Brooke entertaining herself after almost 2 hours at dinner!

Brooke wasn't the only one to give in.  After multiple late nights and busy days Ashley finally crashed the last night in Grandma's arms.

Formal night family photo

The Whole Family

Jordan Gerald Brandon Clint

Braden Kristen Jana Eileen Gary

Paige Ashley Brooke Shannon

Thank you Clint and Eileen for such a wonderful vacation with the whole family!  We are so spoiled and appreciate you sharing your 50th anniversary celebration with us. 

We love you!!