Dressing up for dinner was a special treat for us, since we don't have many occasions to do so! One night was designated as a dressy night, and this is when we celebrated my birthday especially, with a lovely cake.
Cora in particular took great pleasure in wearing pretty clothes and getting more "done up." The change in my former total tomboy has been astonishing.
Thanks to my parents for the cake!
The pool and water slide was a great attraction for the kids, but on a 62 degree day, it was a bit cold. No matter to Cora! She took off her warm coat and had fun on all the water slides...
...before joining the other kids in the hot tub.
Cora also was adventurous in her eating. Because Jake has tried shark and alligator in Florida, Cora had to try alligator when it was on the menu as a "rare find" appetizer on our first night. Then she had a bite of my fried calamari - squid - and on subsequent nights tried duck, rabbit and, here, escargot. She enjoyed them all!
The ship's photographers are everywhere, and it's fun to get formal shots taken when you're gussied up.
We didn't end up buying any photos, but my dad grabbed a few shots during the process.
The girls loved the mini-golf course! They would play multiple times a day, if they could find opponents. We played as a family, and Christina and John both also gave them a game.
We also enjoyed the entertainment on board, the shows, the comedians, the karaoke. Melanie wowed everyone in the karaoke bar on our last night.
It was a fabulous trip altogether! I'm so thankful for the opportunity and the friends and family who shared it with us.
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