We did it! We (along with our great friends the Jensens) went on our TRIP we've been dreaming up/planning for years now. We flew down to LA and went on a 3 day trip to Ensenada Mexico, then came back to LA and hit Disneyland for 2 days. We had a blast and even got over our parent guilt about day 4.
I know that someone else's pictures aren't as thrilling to look at but I've been dying to share some of my favorite photographic "goodies" from the cruise. Now some of you may be cruising pros. Kyle and I were not, we just wanted to see how it would be and that's why we chose a little 3 dayer. Apparently, we did not get the memo on fashion, drinking, and wearing sunglasses inside at all hours.
At dinner on our last night, the 4 of us came up with a little game to kill some time until the live fabulous and fantastic finale show at 9:00 . We decided to have a little photo scavenger hunt. After witnessing some doozie outfits all weekend , (yet another reason why our particular cruise was not what one would refer to as "child friendly" ) we came up with a list of about 15 subjects ie: shortest dress, biggest back tattoo, worst male attire, indoor sunglass wearer,overall worst dress. We had one hour to use our cameras to create photo magic! Kyle and I had a great time being sly and sneaky all over the boat looking for people who fit the list. Here are just a few of my favorites. For the record, the Thomas team got 9 out
of 15...Jensen Team, 11 ...grrrr!
Tightest/Shortest dress:
My FAVORITE dress of the cruise..tilt your head and enjoy. Cassie was thrilled to oblige me for this prime shot.- Love it!
Yet another classy entryWorst male attire:
Yes, his shirt does read: " I can be your private dancer!" Pretty impressive camera skills from to flights away.Worst hair:
I searched this guy out forever. Corn rows just aren't that great on anyone. Would you be shocked to know we found him in the casino?? -Kyle was giggling with excitement when I spotted him and got this sneaky shot!
I searched this guy out forever. Corn rows just aren't that great on anyone. Would you be shocked to know we found him in the casino?? -Kyle was giggling with excitement when I spotted him and got this sneaky shot!Tightest/shortest dress favorite #2
No comment needed!
No comment needed!Indoor sunglasses wearer:
If you look close this guy was wearing sunglasses on the back of his head. He had them on earlier but when I caught this shot, the neck was where they lay. He had quite a female following and this "on the go" shot was such a lucky break for team Thomas. I love that Kyle is smiling and he knows full well...he ain't in the picture!
o.k. so I apologize if anyone fell ill during the viewing of this photo. My sweet Kyle was so flustered with the fact that we FOUND lady in yellow...(she was worth an extra 25 points!!!) he couldn't keep his eyes open. I actually think he chose to keep them closed! We had seen ENOUGH of this lovely lady all day. It was like the sharpie pen episode of Seinfeld, "I can't stop smelling the pen," I couldn't stop looking at that body suit, and wondering...WHY..WHY would you wear that????? I couldn't quite make out what her undies said but they were sayin somethin!! You just be thankful it was a back shot!
Our fun formal night dinner!
Looking and releasing the $16.95 cheesy dinner shot from the night before.
Upon our arrival back to our spacious stateroom I found this slightly creepy thing haning from the ceiling. I think it's a monkey...chicken....I don't know, talented towel holders they have there on Royal Carribbean.
Proof we were in Mexico!
Then off to the happiest place on Earth.
I love taking my kids but it was so nice just to have some time quality time with Kyle and Helen and Bob Parr.So now the laundry is caught up, food is back in the fridge and life is back to normal. Thanks for sharing in my vacation joy! Anyone got a flaming yellow bodysuit in their closet?
8 comments:
kthom, where do I begin?? What am I supposed to do with my yellow bodysuit now that someone else has it?? I can never wear it now, what a loss...I completely appreciate the photo scavenger hunt- and you had such wonderful and plentiful material to work with! Fantastic shots on the sly, may I ask if there was a #2 to go along with "corn rows" # "1" neck tat? Perhaps he has a twin? With corn rows as well?? Oh- that was my "stunned silence" reaction to the "private dancer" T- I'm trying to pretend that I never saw that one, although I may have gone to high school with that guy?? I absolutely love that Kyle came fully dressed with his smile to be semi/partially/kind of in the big money shots for Team Thomas. (I must admit, the eyes "not quite open" look reminded me of back in Ktown when mom insisted that it was my turn to take part in the Olan Mills photo package plan and I went to check out the dreamy proofs and my eyes were completely shut in 4 of the pictures and only 3/4 of the way shut in the other 2 and the lady asked me to pick out my favorite shot...wow, so hard to choose, and her comment was "well this one's not too bad, what's wrong with this one?" Again, I'm a little partial to open eyes, unless they are part of a photo scavenger hunt-nice work!! Well done, Team Thomas!!
Oh, and I love the cucmber head, although on "Princess Diaries", Princess Mia put them on her eyes, not in her hair, but whatever works!!
Oh, again, I love the black and white dress with the turquoise/ aqua/blue-totally cute, especially with the nice tan-excellent choice and you two look great in the formal gear!! So glad it was fun!! Ole'!! xoxo-Kir
I know, I know, more Kir comments are needed, but what was that disturbing object hanging in your room, emphasis on hanging- Royal Carribean may want to reconsider and go with washrag fans, or even crisply folded towels, perhaps...
What an incredibly fun scavenger hunt! We have done a similar one in walmart, but that was more trashy than your exotic trip! It was more like the biggest dangle-between-your-legs belly and once we even got a guy with the most amazing crossed eye ever! I do have to say,however, that the location was no match for your romantic fun-ship cruise! My sister might have the same private dancer T-shirt...I'll ask her. I loved the corn rows and hope someday to travel down south and get a set of my own!!! I am glad that you are back and that you had so much fun!
I am kidding about the corn rows. I hope you know me better than that. In all the excitement I completely forgot to put in that ever so useful smiley face ( this one-- :) ), or a very 90s JK. Have a good day!!!
Oh, Kari!! I was laughing so hard, my kids came in, "Whatchoo laughin' about, mom?" I almost wet my pants. WHOOO!
I have never heard of doing THAT type of a scavenger hunt and I think it's brilliant! I think her bodysuit/undies say "Princess?" Nice. And yellow...so...in-your-face. Kyle's face is classic. I love that the one you are "pretending" to take the photo of isn't even in the photo. Man oh man. Thanks for the laughs!
I've never been on a cruise, but have always wanted to go. Did you enjoy it? How many stars? I'm sure one star at least was lost due to the disturbing towel creature hanging from the rafters. So odd.
P.S. You look smashing in that dress and the very chic accessories!
Love the blog! My sisters and mine is not nearly so informative! Thanks for the excellent adventure. We can't imagine anyone else we would like to scavenger with! So many memories! I will have to improve my blog entries before I invite you over- see you tomorrow!
Cassie
Oh man...I've been looking for my yellow bodysuit everywhere!! How'd she get it? That is SO funny. Where do people find these things? Looks like you guys had a super fun time!! I'm jealous. :) So glad you were able to spend some time with the Parrs.
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