Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Pre-Christmas Cruise


We all flew to California together, stayed a night, then Jason and I left for the Cruise.
Jason's work took some of the team on a cruise and Jason qualified to go. Although the week before Christmas was kind of crazy, it turned out to be great timing. We ended up staying in California for an extra week after the cruise to spend Christmas with Monga and Papa. The kids had such a great time, of course, at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Whenever we would warn them how many days until we are going home, Brooklyn would say, "we are home!"


The central part of the cruise ship.



The CEO, team and leaders from the company


Our nice little room keeper made us a new animal out of towels everyday.
Our room keeper knew everything about us and the people we were with.
One day I walked out into the hall and said out loud, but to myself, "I wonder which room Christina is in..." And I heard my room keeper from around the corner yell out the room number to me. He wished one of the guys Happy Birthday the morning of his birthday, etc. Ignasio took good care of us.



We had to take everyone to Club Cascadas while we were in Cabo of course. The best stop! So, we all ate at the restaurant and swam there for the day. It was actually more heavenly than the cruise and I didn't want to leave. But the whole trip was awesome...(when I wasn't motion sick!!!)




The Dining Hall



The Theater Room



Another little creature



Here we are watching the Ice Show. It was amazing!!! They had professional ice skaters from around different parts of the world. Definitely the highlight of all the shows.






Rock Climbing. Woo-hoo! My favorite was just repelling down after you climb to the top. So fun!



Ice Skating



Belly Flop contests


This was part of the Ice Show...the second time we watched it. We got pictures, but weren't allowed to have the flash on, so they're a little dark.

More pictures coming when I have room on my computer :)

Brooklyn's Christmas Program


I got Brooklyn there late and they had already started... so she was scared to walk up there and ended up sitting with her teacher for the first ten minutes of the program.



This is her and her friend preparing to go up to the front together to say their part. They both look pretty nervous, but they were so cute doing their parts. That was one of those random mommy moments that brings literal tears to your eyes. Like a sappy commercial :)


She's laughing because Jason was down at the bottom making her laugh. Daddy even got her in trouble- her teacher had to ask her to pay attention and be quiet.
She just kept giggling, and dad kept making her laugh.




Swimming Lessons= Fun Time


Brooklyn all geared up and ready to jump in the water! My kids are both little fish and love their swimming lessons. Since it was in November and December, it was a nice heated pool and the kids never wanted to leave.


Nice form B-Kate!



Diving off the side of the wall (from a seated position).




The back float


He smiled as soon as I took out the camera- yes, he's ready!


Diving for rockets.




This is Beckam rolling over in the water.




As Skuttle would say: "Whoa! What a swim!"

The Pehrson's


This is sweet baby Lawson, born to Ben and Emily Pehrson last November. He was so early and fragile, but is doing great! He's a handsome little one.


Ben and Jason (cousins)


Little Lawson

Hugs and kisses to you guys!!!