Cruise!!!

Last weekend we went on a cruise for our 10 year anniversary (which was back in February) with our friends Ryan and Courtney, who also celebrate their 10 year this year. Aunt Tiffany flew down to watch the kiddos (with some help from Grandma Bev and my good friend Brooke). It was so nice to go away and know they were in good hands. We had such a relaxing, amazing time. Haven't eaten that much food and laughed so hard in a long time!

 We drove over to California Thursday night in the small Corolla. The girls slept in the back and the boys talked and rocked out in the front.

The next morning we got pedicures:

 While they went to breakfast:

 Then we boarded the ship early afternoon.

Checked out the water-slide which we intended to go on, but never had a chance until the last day and then it was too cold.

 
Right away the boys found this machine. It cost $1 a try, but they were sure they would win an ipad or wad of cash so they kept at it day after day... and we still don't have an ipad, but they had fun!

That evening Jeremy was selected (by being one of the craziest audience members - hanging from the staircase) to be in the Game Show. He didn't win, but received an awesome medal the kids are very proud of.  I am so mad that I didn't have my camera out and ready when they asked him to dance to MC Hammer "Can't Touch This." He did some great moves and then ended with doing the worm across the stage. I laughed really hard.

  A little BINGO later on that night

 Saturday we docked in Ensenada, Mexico. We got off the ship long enough to get the kids some souvenirs and for Jeremy to try out a whip and some Viagra.

That night was formal night. After dinner we headed up to the top of the ship to try out some Titanic moves.

Then we headed to the Karaoke Lounge. The boys turned our names in to sing a Backstreet Boys song without us knowing.

So then we turned their names in for "My Humps."

Ryan got more than he expected when a hottie joined him onstage without him knowing. Lots of tears while laughing that night!

 Sunday was spent at sea all day. It was cold and gloomy so we had a friendly game of mini golf. It was supposed to be boys vs girls, but when Courtney saw my sad mini golf skills, we switched it to just husbands vs wives. Courtney was strutting her stuff when she was ahead, but sadly we both lost.

 Jeremy loved eating and eating and eating, but especially loved the Sushi Bar. At dinner one night when he couldn't decide between lobster and prime rib, they gave him both. He was in heaven!

That night we headed back to karaoke for some more tunes.

We also got our groove on with some friends we met at dinner.

Then when Courtney wouldn't go on stage with me for the song Jer turned in, he and I sang a lovely duet of "Sweet Caroline." Neither of us can sing, but we sure had fun pretending!

Other things not pictured: the people watching! It was amazing to just sit back and watch all of the crazy people and try to figure out their story. We also loved going to the comedy shows at night. We would stay up late and eat around midnight and sure got into a bad habit because we still have the late night munchies at home. We also caught up on lots of sleep. We would sleep in and then take a nap each day. I fought off the sea sickness with my wrist bands and occasional Dramamine when I was feeling nauseous. We felt like we were still on the boat rocking for a couple of days, but seem to be back to normal now.

As fun as it was, it was nice to come home and see my babies again. They have been reminding me not to leave them again soon with their naughty behaviors... but it was still worth it to have a getaway!