Family Cruise Details

Here we are at the cathedral. Max is upset because he wants me to hold him... but Annie fell asleep on me and I on holding her. 

Here we are at a resort after swimming. 

The bright shirts my mom made really helped us to be able to keep track of each other (if only we could get Gloria to keep hers on for more than 30 minutes...lol)

Glo and Gray taking a break from the heat.

Now he's happy... he has his mommy!!  

See the lizard on Annies swim suit?  Gray found it in the water and Annie insisted on holding it- but it climbed out of her hand and settled himself on her chest. She loved every minute of it.

Max was trying to get up the courage to hold the lizard... but in the end he settled for touching it while Grayson held it.

Gray is such a great big brother... Max loves having such a cool big brother.

Annie loved the pool... but in this picture she was mad because it was time to get out. She was not happy with that decision.

Grandma and Grandpa relaxing at the beach....  

Annie slept through the entire cathedral and tour of Pueta Villarta. 

Max say "There's mom!!"  Look at these handsome men!!!  

Love this boy, so so much!!! Gives the BEST hugs to me every day!

Grandpa and Olivia at the cathedral.

Annie finally woke up on the tour bus... she is a happy girl after her naps!!

Long bus ride... but this man makes everything fun!

Grandma, Annie and Cami. Anytime Grandma was near, mom took 2nd place. I don't mind... I love that these girls have such an awesome grandma and I'm glad they got to spend time together!

Waiting in line for the water slide.

This cute pool was at the top of the waterslide, so we took turns hanging out with these muchkins while everyone else was going on the slide (they were too small or they would have LOVED to go on the slide).

See Cami on the slide? 

Getting off the slide.

Waiting in line for the slide.

Hanging out on the top of the boat and swimming. Good days!

This man is HOT!!!!

Annie LOVED the towel animals in our rooms!!  They never lasted long because she liked hugging them too much!

So, last week we went on a cruise to Mexico, Puerta Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.  It was such a great trip! We had a blast. I was truly apprehensive about being trapped on a boat with 6 kids (2 toddlers and a very cranky teenager who insisted that going on a cruise would NOT be fun).  I was so scared, I called my parents and they kindly agreed to come with me to help me with the kiddo's.  In the end, it was a fantastic trip and everyone had a blast!!  The first 2 1/2 days we were at sea.  I was worried we would be bored and feel trapped, but in reality, we were NEVER bored and there was always something to do. The kids all LOVED their kids camps and the kids camps always had fun activities going on. The only time we ever even saw the older kids was on shore excursions and at dinner every night. Otherwise, they were off playing and hanging out with all their new friends. There were tons of activities for the kids, but also for the adults. Max and Annie even loved their kids camp.  The first shore day we were in Puerta Villarta. We went to the beach and on a tour of Old Perta Villarta. It was a good day and it was great for the kids to see how some people actually live. The ocean was beautiful and so warm.