Cruisin'

We FINALLY went on our cruise last week....and we had a blast! For those of you who know me well...I had been talking about this cruise constantly and had been packed since December, as I was so excited to go! The idea arose when my mother, Aunt Lynna and I were on our drive home from Baltimore following my surgery. We decided we needed something to look forward to. So plans started to take shape last fall and a 'girls only' family cruise was planned. My mother, grandmother, 3 aunts, and 2 cousins celebrated in style! Thanks gals for a wonderful week!
Here are some (okay...many) pics from the week....

Our first night was in Orlando where we went to downtown Disney for dinner at Bongos...we later walked around and found this photo op....

On Sunday, we went kayaking through the mangroves. We saw a dolphin and many birds and wildlife (even a raccoon sleeping in a tree!)
Another cheesy photo op at the beach...(we obviously don't know how to surf, as demonstrated by our technique).

We made it on the boat...and the pina coladas started to flow...

I finally got to wear my red shoes (bought them immediately following my NCLEX..aka nursing boards...when I thought I failed!)

The second night (we spent the day in bathing suits....so pictures are not included)...this is our formal night..

It started out innocent enough with free cocktails at the captain's welcome...

But...you know you've had too much to drink when....
In Naussau...goofing around...

We thought it appropriate to eat lunch here...

Atlantis....

The pirate was trying to steal my TWO desserts.....NO WAY!

Mother! What are you looking at?

Our professional photo op...

Our amateur photo op..

The last night the kitchen went out of their way to make each of us creme brule for our cancer free celebration...It was DELICIOUS!!! yum....I'm salivating just thinking about it... (thanks monica...)

Our last morning on the boat.....Too much fun for one week wore Katie out!

My mom, aunt and I stayed an extra day and just relaxed and spoiled ourselves with room service...

We've already started looking into next year....thats how much fun was had! Again thank you family...you gave me something to look forward to during many difficult moments and a week that I will always remember....Love you!