Kilroys – A Fun Place

When we went to MN to spend time with Samantha during her Spring Break, we visited a store, Kilroys, in the Warehouse District of Minneapolis. They have a huge selection of antique and replica memorabilia. They have juke boxes, 1950s soda fountain furniture, gumball machines, gas pump globes, penny arcade machines, antique toys and the […]

Mall of America

While we were visiting Samantha for Spring Break we visited the Mall of America several times. We took Samantha to see Oz The Great and Powerful movie and to do a few rides at Nickelodeon Universe, the MOA’s theme park. The park is located in the center of the mall.         Holan […]

Are you ready?

This is the only picture I got from the dance recital. I had on my distance glasses so I could watch the dance but didn’t realize I couldn’t take picture or video while wearing them…..everything was out of focus. Samantha did a great job!

Samantha’s 5th Birthday

The party was held at The Little Gym. Her cake came from Target – they make the best birthday cakes,I look forward to the cake every year and even joke that I only come for the cake. This is the party room …. her birthday plates….. and the birthday girl waiting for her guest to […]

Girls Having Fun

Formal Night

This is our second night on the ship and it is what they call Formal Night. We left our cabins early to take advantage of the different photo stations set up in the public areas of the ship.

Day 7 At Sea October 21st

Today’s Forecast:  Partly Cloudy 76 Degrees with winds from N at 13 mph. UV Index: 8 Very High Sunrise: 7:14 Sunset: 6:35 Drink of the Day: Salud! A blend of cruzan raspberry rum, citrus rum, Mojito mix & cranberry juice $8.95 in a souvenir glass Farewell Message: As our cruise vacation draws to a close, […]

DreamWorks Move It! Move It! Parade

This is a short video of the parade but will give you an idea of what the parade was like. Samantha is sitting on top of a trash can so she can see. The sound is terrible so turn down your speakers.

Samantha Posing For the Camera

I found this dress on a website and thought Samantha had to have it. Ha (Holan) did Samantha’s hair for our second formal night.

DreamWorks Breakfast

And it all begins early morning in the Main Dining Room. Some of the favorite characters from popular movies like Shrek®, Madagascar? and Kung Fu Panda® stopped by our table for some playful shenanigans. Samantha wouldn’t have her photo taken with your them at the meet and greet but she did a few at breakfast.The […]