Monday, June 1, 2009

Pics from our cruise...

We got back from our cruise on Sunday.  We had such a nice time being with one another, seeing beautiful places, relaxing, catching up with our friends Andrea & Elliott, and of course eating lots of yummy food!!!  The weather at sea was a bit windy and chilly, but all the stops were 70 and sunny, just beautiful!  Here are some pics...

The wonderful pre-sailing drills. ;)
A lighthouse!
The Golden Gate Bridge...I think the Captain said the boat clears the bridge by 13inches!!!
I don't know why, but I love watching the seals.

Of course, we had to stop for a little ice cream at Ghirardelli's! :)
Our favorite park in San Fran...it's a hike from the pier, but worth it!

1st formal dinner...had to get a picture out on deck even though it was FREEZING!!!
Everyday there was a new towel made into an animal...the puppy was one of my favorites!
Our view from our table at a local brewery in Victoria, BC.  So beautiful!
Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria
Random pics from within the castle...

The view from the top of the tower in the castle...if you look closely you can see our cruise ship in the background.

Top of a lighthouse in the middle of the street, random, but hey I like lighthouses! ;)
The beautiful Empress Hotel

Seattle!


Now this is what I'm talking about!!! :)

I think they dropped the fish! :0
In Seattle we got to spend the day with Andrea & Elliott! :)
Enjoying some good local crab!

Of course Nate had to stop by the 1st Starbucks! ;)
YES, that's a preggo Andrea!!!!  WooHoo! :)
Enjoying the one beautiful warm day at sea.
A couple hours the pool looked like this...
The rest of the days were like this...
The 2nd formal night.
Our assistant waiter, Melvin!
Our CRAZY captain...Captain Johnny!!!  ...yes, he's on a Harley Davidson motorscooter!
Some of the other cute towel creations...

12 comments:

Mandy Kershaw said...

Looks like a great time! And congrats to Andrea and Elliott. That's so exciting!!!

Amy said...

That's so great that you and Nate got to do that! And congrats to Andrea - such great news!!!

Ben and Melissa James said...

How fun! I'm so glad you guys got to do that!

Heidi Marie said...

That looked like such fun! I am so glad that Victoria was part of your stop...fun, fun, and fun!

Anonymous said...

Definitely looks like a lot of fun! You can both away the warm clothes now! Glad you were able to have a nice vacation together!

The Martins said...

Hah-Chah-Chah! Lookin' good there mamacita! Especially in that cute pink shirt!

Andrea Downing said...

so fun! love all the pictures and I am SO GLAD we got to see you guys!

and thanks to the others for the congrats :)

Theresa said...

Wow!! Looks like so much fun! What a great time alone with Nate! And Andrea!!! I didn't know she is pregnant! Anyway, glad you had such a great week!

Brooke said...

Looks like you had a great time! Cute pics!

Cristina said...

Hey! So fun... I had no idea Andrea was pregnant, when is she due? Does she know what she is having?

Jen said...

She's due Jan. 7th so she doesn't know yet...I can't wait to find out though! :)

Anonymous said...

That looks so fun! I'm glad you guys had a week to be together and to go such fun places!