Thursday, September 30, 2010

Florida Trip Day Four- Nassau, The Bahamas

                               
The next couple of days will havelots of pictures attached. It seemed like once we were on the boat time stood still and we got two days out of every day onboard. How did that work? We always got up by 7ish and spent the morning doing all sorts of activities, then in the afternoon we all took naps in our pitch black stateroom, which made it seem like night. After waking up refreshed we'd head back out around 4 and be up ntil midnight having a good time. It was amazing how slowly our days passed.....and so great! This morning was our first Princess encounter in th lobby. All four of the Princesses gathered and Rebecca got to talk with each one in turn. She doesn't look very excited, but she really was all smiles in line. It seemedthat once it was time to meet them in person she got a little intimidated/awed. lol



Belle is a Princess we didn't talk a lot about before our trip, but she turned out to be Rebecca's favorite.

Snow White was a really sweet Princess, almost motherly acting with the girls, which put Rebecca more at ease.
We caught Goofy while wandering the deck....no lines, no wait!


Our first view of Nassau from where we ate breakfast out on deck.

More Nassau

Heres a shot to give you an idea of just how big the boat was.....thats Rebecca and daddy way at the bottom.


We're really in the Bahamas!


It wasn't long before we heard steel drums beginning to play.


Shopping Bay Street

Cool Police uniforms!


Rebecca in the jewelry shop....daddy got both his girls new necklaces.



Before going back to the ship we got one family shot...thanks to a friendly stranger.
I lovedthe welcome home banner....I really could sail forever!


My favorite shot of Aaron from our trip!


We spent a little of our afternoon wandering the ship and shopping the onbaord gift shops, while Rebecca played in the Oceaneer's Club.


A fun, adults only little cafe with great pina coladas, and quiet music.


They served dinner early in Rebecca's club and we showed up while the little ones were chowing on friend cheese sticks and fruit. Toddler favorites. ;-)


Once again we found Goofy without a line....does nobody like this lovable guy?!

Waiting for the doors to open for Toy Story: The Musical

That night we had reservations at Palo.....everyone already knows how much I loved this place.

Our server, Nicole, was so nice to take pictues, explain the menu, and charm us with her Aussie accent.


Knowing that Aaron's birthday was just the week before, then helped us celebrate in Disney style.

Meanwhile, Rebecca was at the club attending a royal ball with Cinderella and she was dressed as Alice in Wonderland.


"Cinderella danced with me!"

Silly pose.


She was hungry again when we got to the room, but we really know she just loves room service. LOL

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Florida Trip Three - 1st Cruise Day

                                                   Heading to the 'Boppity boo boat'.

She wanted to go onto the boat right away, but it was noon when we actually got to go through these doors.

First lunch onboard at Beach Blanket Buffet out on deck nine......

with a view of NASA from our table.

Our stateroom....all 184 square feet....surprisely we felt like there was lots of extra room.
The couch flipped over to make Rebecca's bed.

Trying on our life vest for the safety drill.

                                                             Chilling on deck four.
                                                       Waving goodbye to Florida.

                                                  Last view of Cocoa Beach, Florida


Monday, September 27, 2010

Florida Trip Day Two

The second day of our trip we went out to Kennedy Space Center for the day. We really didn't know it was sucha big complex so we only got to see about half of it before Rebecca wore out. We went on the bus tour which takes about three hours, and visited the Saturn V center and were some of the last people to be able to tour the Space Shuttle Prep area, since our President has decided to shut down that program.

This was a great park for children and covered, which was great since it was pouring shortly after we arrived.

The little monitor in the corner played a tour video between each stop....sort of helped fill up all the time driving from point to point and had lots of cool tidbits to add.
View of the launch pad....when we left Florida the very last shuttle was sitting and waiting for its November liftoff date.

                               The higlight of the trip for Rebecca......NASA wasn't her thing. LOL
The Statue of liberty could fit inside this building!
These are the actual desks, chairs, and computers used during the Apollo launches.......chill bumps!!


Des Moines spreads the news!

                                                Picnic lunch outside the Saturn V center.

Later we went back to the main area of the complex to watch a 3D movie about walking on the moon. After that time my camera battery died and we were all tired, so we headed back to our hotel, promising ourselves to return on Thursday when we got back from the cruise. We never did make it, but maybe someday when Rebecca is older we'll try it again.