View of St. Thomas from the Restaurant on the ship. After we ate breakfast we took the elevator down to get off the ship. We planned to have a Beach Day. We took a taxi to Coki beach that also had an Underwater Aquarium right next door. Grammy did some more shopping. :)
Fun Dreamworks Breakfast Menu
Chocolate Milkshakes for Breakfast
We first checked out some shops near the pier. Then we jumped on a taxi. View from Taxi window. Our Taxi driver was crazy...I can't believe the narrow roads and the driver was going SO fast. Sometimes I had to close my eyes. But the view was beautiful, going up the mountain. I wish we could have pulled over to take some better pictures.
Cassidy has only been to one other beach in her life-Galveston, Texas when she was 2 yrs old. And she still talks about that experience, and LOVED it!
So she couldn't wait to get to the beach and was super excited! The beach was the highlight of our day. We were going to go to the Aquarium too but decided to just play hard at the beach. Derek and I took turns snorkeling. That was my first time, and I was so glad I did it. I loved looking at all the colorful fish, coral, and sand crabs. The water was gorgeous and so clear you could see down to the bottom. It was like being in a swimming pool. I love the Caribbean!
Galveston, Texas (2 yrs. old)
Caribbean (5 yrs. old)
Check out that hot snorkeling man!
Riding the waves, very calm waters
Sand Castle Time
I could get use to snorkeling
Cassidy could you get any more sand on you???
Sand Babe
Our Spot
Not many people at all! We were the only cruise ship at each port every-time.
Having the time of our lives...Can we bring the beach back home with us???
On our walk back to the ship. MANY Iguana's were sunbathing on the rocks near the water by the pier
Cassidy and I did some last minute shopping and purchased new bag/purses from the shops
Watching our Ship leave port, bye St. Thomas. Back out to sea. Cassidy especially enjoyed the ship horns. As she covered her ears. Smile Grammy!
It was Memorial Day. Taking the long walk down the pier to the island. We spent a short time in the Bahamas, before we had to board the ship. So we just walked around and explored the shops.
Looking at the Atlantis Paradise Island from the pier-Maybe we'll explore it someday
What Grammy does best...Shop!
Many Colorful Buildings
Meeting a cool drummer from the Island
Straw Market- Where you can bargain shop for authentic things. Found a bracelet here for my sister Lina. I just remember Derek being a good sport looking at things with me and being the only man in the market while all the other men were sitting outside waiting for their women to finish shopping.
How clever, a coca cola can shaped like a camera
We bought Cassidy a doll from the Bahamas. She named her "Flower". Of course, she had to introduce Flower to Kaley, her favorite doll that she had to bring from home.
Derek & Cassidy designed and printed our family shirts for our cruise. It was so fun to be matching that first day we stepped onto the floating city. Many people asked us where we got our shirts and wanted one too. The first picture was taken right before the exciting adventure began.
Kid's Swimming area
Royal Promenade-Shops & Restaurants
Our Cabin-Cassidy coming out of the Bathroom. Didn't spend much time here except to sleep.
View from our balcony, overlooking Central Park
At the Drive-Thru
Gronckle-The big lazy Dragon hanging out at Guest Services
Let's go swimming!
The Kindle Club
Enjoying some frozen yogurt with a lounge chair just her size
Having fun in the water
Dreamworks Parade-Introducing: Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, How to Train a Dragon, & Shrek
An evening stroll down Central Park (Derek's favorite ship deck to walk through)
One night it was raining and we danced and ran through central park, getting wet in the middle of the night. So romantic!
Amazing Big Band Orchestra-Loved swinging to their music. I guess we put on a show for them too. :)
Grammy was able to request a song for the band to play: My Funny Valentine. The best part was watching Derek sweep his mother off her feet on the dance floor. I'm so glad I recorded it. It was a highlight to the evening for all of us. I'm sure Granddaddy was smiling from heaven above.
Daddy-Daughter Dance. Cassidy couldn't control her dancing feet most of the time. She loved to move to the music. It was so sweet to see her dance with her daddy. It melted my heart. Have it on video too. :)
King Julien, at the Breakfast hosted by the characters of Madagascar. Got pictures with: Gloria the Hippo, Alex the Lion, and King Julien
Alex the Lion...Where's Cassidy??
Madagascar Show with dancers, acrobats and divers
Elephant Surprise
Yummy Bacon- All you can eat buffets each day- Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Enjoying Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri & Pina Colada Drinks while listening to a pianist play love songs. We put in a request and he played our song, "When you Say Nothing At All" by Alison Kraus. Derek sang to me as we danced.
Open Sea-Calm waters the whole week
Derek Rock Climbing and Rang the Bell at the top. Yeah Honey!
Happy Memorial Day- Dressed in RED, WHITE, & BLUE. We listened to a live band play patriotic music. It was amazing.
Ice Skating with Cassidy, I tried to do some tricks for Grammy
How To Train A Dragon-Ice Skating Show. I got teary eyed watching Cassidy's face smile as she watched the story of her favorite movie. She LOVES dragons!
Another Ice Skating Show, showcasing different hot spots on the ship. It was very fun.
Derek shooting some hoops in the arcade
My soccer team. Undefeated in the competition and won Gold Medals. Derek and I also entered two Volleyball competitions and received silver and gold medals. So much fun!
Johnny Rockets-All you can eat French Fries & Onion Rings
Grammy & Cassidy sitting on the balcony of our cabin. Love this picture!
Watched the Gorgeous Sunset from the front of the ship on our Anniversary-June 4th
Had to Sneak in a Kiss
Yummy Cheesecake-The dinner crew sang "Happy Anniversary" to us
My two favorite people
We all enjoyed the Carousel, many times! Smile Grammy!
Our Head Waitress- Valrie from Jamaica
Sleeping Beauty at Dinner-just can't keep up with all the excitement
Cute Cupcake Shop with band playing music on top of their roof
Survived Zip-lining
Derek Don't Look Down
Painted Faces on Carnival Day. Beautiful Butterfly with Spider Woman
Cassidy's Favorite Stop: All you can eat Pizza till 3am everyday!
Put Put golf
Fancy Restaurant with Fancy Chairs-CHEERS!
The server at the buffet loved making hearts out of Cassidy's straw wrappers
Unplanned Butterfly Shirts-We're so good at matching without even trying
Playground slide
Having fun playing on the playground
Who's this? Carlos?
Kid Adventure Club-Rock 'N Roll Day. Each day they had different themes and correlated the activities around the theme. Cassidy LOVED it! But only dropped her off two times the whole week. We enjoyed sharing this trip experience with our little girl.
Relaxing in the Hot Tub
Cassidy with the Captain of the Ship...Doesn't he look young?
The Famous Ship "Allure of the Seas"-Biggest & Newest ship in the world today. This ship was very GOOD to us!
Fun Dreamworks Breakfast Menu
Chocolate Milkshakes for Breakfast
We first checked out some shops near the pier. Then we jumped on a taxi. View from Taxi window. Our Taxi driver was crazy...I can't believe the narrow roads and the driver was going SO fast. Sometimes I had to close my eyes. But the view was beautiful, going up the mountain. I wish we could have pulled over to take some better pictures.
Cassidy has only been to one other beach in her life-Galveston, Texas when she was 2 yrs old. And she still talks about that experience, and LOVED it!
Galveston, Texas (2 yrs. old)
Caribbean (5 yrs. old)
Check out that hot snorkeling man!
Riding the waves, very calm waters
Sand Castle Time
I could get use to snorkeling
Cassidy could you get any more sand on you???
Sand Babe
Our Spot
Not many people at all! We were the only cruise ship at each port every-time.
Having the time of our lives...Can we bring the beach back home with us???
On our walk back to the ship. MANY Iguana's were sunbathing on the rocks near the water by the pier
Cassidy and I did some last minute shopping and purchased new bag/purses from the shops
Watching our Ship leave port, bye St. Thomas. Back out to sea. Cassidy especially enjoyed the ship horns. As she covered her ears. Smile Grammy!
I see me an island to claim. Aye Matey!
