We were up early Sunday morning due to the time change. The view from the balcony was beautiful. It was a little chilly since we were in the middle of the ocean and heading north, but it was still very comfortable. Addison and I sat outside for a while enjoying the amazing view!
We hit up the buffet for breakfast and enjoyed a huge variety of items for breakfast!
The cousins convinced Uncle Jeff to take them to the hot tub! It was so cold outside, but they said the hot tub felt great!!! Mark and I went and worked out that morning. The view of the ocean and the mountains during a workout is something I could get used to!
Lunch was a Mexican buffet (yes....we ate all week long) that included a huge plate of sopaipilla's. Mark and Jeff played basketball in the afternoon. I took a long nap and all the girl cousins got ready for formal night. RaeAnn fixed everyone's hair! The cousins hung out all afternoon with each other while RaeAnn took the time to fix everyone's hair. What a great memory!
Addison was eager to wear this dress and loved her hairstyle that RaeAnn did.
We bought this dress just for the trip. Doesn't Lauren look beautiful...and so grown up!
A daddy and his girls. Mark looked so handsome as well!
Grandma Harding needed an updated picture of the kids. I love the way this one turned out. They all look so pretty and Nathan looks so handsome.
Chris, Mark, Mary Ann and Pat.
The Daniels family ready for formal night.
The other Harding family ready for formal night.
I love this picture. We have one similar from several years ago. Rae Ann turned 19 on the trip and Addison is 7 (almost 8.)
The girls know I would take tons of pictures this week. I told them to smile and cooperate :)
Thanks Lauren...or maybe Addison for taking a picture of us!
More pictures...but how often do we get dressed up and go out to dinner?
I loved the way this one turned out. Betsy, Chris and myself. Again, when do we get all dressed up like this?
Lauren enjoyed shrimp every night as an appetizer for dinner!
Both girls enjoyed a pina colada or a strawberry daiquiri for dinner each night. After a few nights, the waitress had the drinks ready and waiting for the kids! Talk about amazing service.
I can't figure out how to move this picture, so here it is in the middle and somewhat out of order. This is my absolute favorite picture with the girls and I all week. The ocean in the background, their smiles, everything. I love it!
We all enjoyed a few Pina coladas for dinner at night. Mark snuck in several bottles of liquor in his socks and shoes, so my drinks included some coconut rum. Yum!
After dinner we all went to the disco show. It included songs and dancing from the 70's. It was enjoyed by all!
Then it was time for the yes/no game. I will go ahead and tell you that I WON! I was the only contestant out of about 20 or more that won! The goal of the game was to NOT say yes or no for the 3 minutes that the comedian questioned you. It sounded easy to me ;) You could not shake your head yes or no either. The comedian also said you can't answer the same way over and over again (for example saying I don't know over and over again.) You could put your name into a hat to be picked and I was one of the last ones. I watched him beat people with in seconds of starting the game. Others lasted longer, but he still stumped them and they said yes or no. My name was called and I was so nervous. My heart was racing the entire time and the lights on stage were blinding. I can't remember everything he asked me, but it had to do with family, jobs, kids, Alaska and where I was from. It was a very fun game and even more fun to win the game! I became a star on the ship as people recognized me as the yes/no game winner!
