Mexican Cruise

We returned Thursday from our Mexican cruise with Brad's family. It's been hard adjusting back to the real world where we have schedules and cold weather and have to clean up after ourselves. We really got spoiled while there!

We drove down to Mobile, AL on Friday evening after Brad got off work and then boarded the boat Saturday afternoon. For the next 5 nights we did nothing but relax and eat! It was very nice to get away from all our recent stress (more on that later). Emily was spoiled beyond belief-- of course, by her grandmother and both great-grandmothers, but also by the crew. They completely doted on her and knew her by name. It was like nothing I've ever seen!

We stopped in Progreso, Mexico on Monday and Cozumel, Mexico on Tuesday. By Thursday morning, we were back at port in Mobile and beginning our drive back home.

We had a great time relaxing with Brad's parents, brother, both grandmothers, uncle, and 2 cousins--- 11 total including us! I have narrowed it down to 25 pictures. The water was gorgeous in Mexico, so I had a hard time editing those out of my picks. Enjoy!

Waiting at the Inn in Mobile before boarding the boat
(14 weeks pregnant)

On the boat, Emily saw a crew member walk by in
his all-white uniform. She saluted with her hand
and said, "Aye, aye, captain!" She cracks us up!

Sitting up on the deck as the boat pulled away

Having lemonade with the Mamaws and K

One of the bar attendants saw Emily pointing to the
drink umbrellas and brought her some of her own.
They really spoiled her in every way possible!

Enjoying the GORGEOUS sunshine

Formal night
(No, that's not a white t-shirt I'm wearing under my
formal attire. That is my "lovely" farmer's tan/burn!)

Playing with the head waiter at the next table
(He gave Emily TONS of attention every night!)

Progreso, Mexico

Walking the streets in Progreso
with K and Big Daddy--
We went to the grocery store and bought Pepsi b/c
we were too cheap to spend the $2/can on the boat!

Playing her new guitar and maraca--
I believe they were performing
"Mary Had a Little Lamb."

Cozumel, Mexico--
Heading out to snorkel
(Brad said it was BEAUTIFUL!)

Relaxing in Cozumel

The same restaurant we ate at on our
honeymoon almost 7 years ago. It was really
neat to come back to the same spot.

Trying on a sombrero in the street......and then dancing
in the sombrero when she realized people were
watching. She LOVES an audience!

She loved dancing with her balloon girl in front of the
mariachi band. When we asked her to go take a picture
with them, though, she wasn't so sure! :0)

Just beautiful!

Our boat in the background-- the Fantasy

Laying on the beach in Cozumel with K

Mamaw, K, and Emily hitched a ride
back to the boat

Being spoiled by Big Daddy--
She was about to get an ice cream cone!

At a Beetles show with Hannah and Shelby
one night before dinner

Once again, the matre d' had croutons and
cottage cheese waiting for Emily

We loved coming back from dinner and finding
all the animal towels on our bed.

Waiting for our deck to be called to get off
the boat......sigh!