Our Crazy Cruise

We are back and we had a blast. There was never a doubt in our minds that we would have an excellent time. As I mentioned before, we always always always have a ton of fun with Michaels moms side of the family when we get together. The cruise turned out the be the perfect way for us all to spend time together or do our own thing at any given time. Our rooms were all located right next to each other so we were able to stand in the hallway and all talk, though we made it an obstacle for other passengers and the room stewards to get past us. I couldn't possibly write about everything we did and stuff like that because there was just so much, we were constantly doing something and were always busy, even if it was just eating. The food was great too, we ate dinner in the nice dining room every night and everyone got use to having their own starters, salads, main meals and desserts. That will take some adjusting to not having that anymore. Our head waitress, "G" , was spectacular and made our dinners even better and even more fun too. We really wanted to bring her home with us, but that didn't work out!! I don't think we will be weighing ourselves for a week or two. All of us seriously had multiple desserts at dinner time. We did go to the gym a few times (which was nice and made us feel a little better) and our clothes still all fit, but we still aren't stepping on that scale yet! It was also pretty neat to be able to stand outside and see nothing but water on all sides of the ship. We were both ready to get off the boat when it was time to,but after we got back home, we were wishing we were still on it. The last day on there I was already rocking back and forth when I was sitting still or if I stood up to walk... so that wasn't fun. But we were really sad to leave everyone. The rest of the family seemed to enjoy themselves as well, especially being able to spend so much time together. Michaels mom and stepdad were hooked on the cruise thing immediately. Their excitment about almost everything was like kids in a candy shop and it was adorable. I really won't be surprised to see them come home and start planning their next cruise just as soon as they are done unpacking.

So, we are now home. Michael seems to be all adjusted back, but I'm still looking for my land legs. Yesterday was pretty bad, and today I'm a bit better, but I'm still slightly wobbley. It's not bothering my stomach, just my head. Now I have a BUNCH of laundry to catch up on. Here's a couple teaser pictures before I get them up online... In the next week I'm planning to get a few new pages on the website... Our pictures from the cruise, all our pictures from Japan, and finally get pictures up from two trips to Russia :o)

So here's a few cruising pictures:

The Ecstasy

Cozumel

Inside the Ecstasy