Mexican Cruise Days 1-3: At sea

We decided to take a Mexican Riviera cruise for our family vacation this year. We were on Norwegian and the boat stopped in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. We embarked on Sunday October 30 and spent the first three days at sea.

Waiting ever so patiently for our shuttle to the cruise terminal

Catching raindrops

First meal on the boat. Almost every meal involved french fries. They won't be having any for a long time now.

Sailing away from Los Angeles

Fun chairs!

We spent a lot of time in the hot tub per Claire's request.

Trick or treating on the boat

Enjoying the fruits of trick or treating

Greta enjoyed the guppies' playroom

Entertaining themselves while Mom and Dad dominated at trivia

Cupcake decorating

This is how Greta wanted to sleep one night

October 2016

Greta selfie!

We acquired a giant cat tea party puzzle for Claire. This was her first successful completion.

Claire got to help out at story time.

Kissing the Halloween decoration

Baby Yola!

Hanging out on the top bunk

Lego model of the Capitol

Trick or treating at Dad's work

with Uncle Kurt

Pumpkin Time - The Farm at Swan's Trail

We went to a different pumpkin farm this year and it was a great experience. The weather cooperated beautifully and we all enjoyed ourselves.

Murder Among the Mateys

We held our second annual murder mystery party, this year pirate themed. It was a lot of fun! Everyone did an AMAZING job with their costumes. Here are some photos of the decorations and the event.

Andy's treasure map pizza

Believe it or not, Mark is the mastermind behind our pirate family portrait.

Scurvy McBuckleswash and Shoutin Roger Dagger

Cap'n Redbeard, Sharktooth Brandy, and Jack the baby pirate

Merciless Morgan was killed! 

Sealegs Sam and Antonia Napier