Grandpa's 60th Birthday Party

Yesterday we had a surprise 60th Birthday party for Grandpa. Everyone was present. Here are some of the photographs from the party.

Photograph through the balloon. SPOOKY!!!

Natalee was getting tired

It was also "C" 10th Birthday on Friday

Uncle Matt and Natalee

Aunt Von and Natalee

Girls and Glasses

"S"

...and the 60th Birthday Boy

Aunt Von decorating the Birthday cakes.

Baja Mexico Cruise

The Girls and I returned from our 5 day vacation on the Carnival Elation to Baja Mexico. We had a great time. Too be completely honest, it was rough traveling as a single parent with two kids. I never got a break and kids out of their element can be challenging.

Here are some of our pictures:

Carnival Elation

Our first day on the cruise

The Girls and I had a great time exploring the ship and finding our way around. The Girls did great on the flight, taxi ride to the pier, and boarding the ship. This was Charlee's 29th flight and Natalee's first. Both took naps.

Natalee showing off the backside of her new swimsuit. We attempted to go swimming the first day but the safety drill cancelled those plans.

Our first morning on the cruise. A "Fun Day At Sea" was the plan but the weather had a different plan. As you can tell it had been raining and windy during the night.

Photograph by Charlee

Charlee had a rough first morning. She fell twice in the room and scuffed both knees then got her two fingers stuck in the elevator.

Waiting for breakfast to begin. They were the only kids awake at this our of the morning.

The Sun made a quick appearence so we decided to go swimming. Cold when you got out of the water.

Day #2- Catalina Island, California

The Weather was just as bad if not worse. Freak Storm.

It was raining so I bought Charlee a Chinese Umbrella. She was happy.

After returning from the island, Charlee went to Camp Carnival for some kid time. Natalee and I explored the ship and played on the deck.

Ship to shore pictures

Day #3- Ensenada Mexico

Trip the the Famous BlowHole

AMAZING!!!!!

This was worth the whole cruise just too see this amazing natural feature. Only 4 in the world.

Charlee got a cute purple purse while shopping in downtown Ensenada

Our last morning.....

We all took naps on the flight back to Utah. It was nice to be home. Would I do this again? Not until Natalee is at least 2 years old and can attend Camp Carnival. If I had gotten some alone time, the trip would have been perfect. I loved spending time with my Girls.

Charlee's New Glasses

My favorite pair