June 2010

Last Christmas my mom and dad surprised me, Bryan, and my siblings with a Carribbean cruise to celebrate Nick's high school graduation. We waited for 5 months, did a lot of shopping, and finally the time came for us to go. We cruised with Princess on the Emerald ship to the Eastern Carribbean. The islands we went to included: Princess Cays, St. Marteen, St. Thomas, and Grand Turks. We also had 2 days at sea. I wish I could fully explain the wonderful time I had but in all actuality you will have to take your own cruise to understand how fun and relaxing a cruise can be. I ate a TON and lounged a lot. It was fun to explore the various islands and see different cultures. My favorite island was St. John. Instead of spending our time on St.Thomas we took a ferry to St. John and snorkled at Trunk bay. Trunk bay is the prettiest beach I have ever seen. I want to go back and spend more time there. I had a great time with Bryan and my family. It's been 3 years since our last cruise and here is a list of things I re-learned on this cruise.

#1- I have the best in-laws. Ruth and Evan tended the girls for 10 days. That is not an easy task. Thank you, thank you!
#2- I love hanging out with my family. We laughed so much and I thoroughly enjoyed their company.
#3- I can eat a lot
#4- I want to go back..... enjoy the pictures.

On the shuttle to the airport.

Annie, me, and Nick at our hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Bryan snorkeling on Princess Cays with the ship in the background. Bry loves to snorkel!

Nick, the graduate, looking very handsome in his tux.

Our first formal night.

Trunk Bay

Viva la France! This is a fort we explored on St.Marteen's. St. Marteen is unique because it is half French and half Dutch. We went to a beach on the French side. It was definitely French, if you know what I mean.