Well, Joyriders...our long trip back to Florida. What will the next few days hold? I start the morning with Yoga joined by Sarah and Sheri (Ashley was a little sleepy). I really enjoyed it...much more than last time, with the ship swaying and a morning after too many beverages! Excitement was in the air for all of us...we had decided tonight would be Secret Santa gift exchange. You would have thought it was Christmas all over again. We really don't need to receive anymore gifts than the one that each of us gives one another...couldn't be more meaningful.
We spent the day in our secret deck area behind the flowrider. The seas became rough for the first time and it was really windy. No complaints from this group though...not a one of us had used an ear patch and Ashley had only taken two Dramamine the whole trip! Sarah decides to go to Puss-N-Boots in 3D, Katy tries to find Sarah and ends up in balcony by herself, Sheri takes Macy half-way into the movie and leaves her with Sarah. Poor Katy, watched it all by herself!
Dinner was formal night again! I have to say, I don't think there is a better looking family onboard! I was suspicous something was up before dinner...surprise the Joyrider's celebrated my birthday!!! Mike gave a very sweet toast, of course I had to have a few tears...and I opened a bunch of presents.
And now...SECRET SANTA! First we went around the table guessing who had our names. I would say we were about 50/50 on who had figured it out. We each loved our presents and it's amazing our specific they are to each person! A lot of thought and love goes into each gift, even down to the creative gift wrapping. And guess who jumped out first...ELMO!!! Please, Elmo, don't ever get lost.. we love you!
After our fun dinner, we stopped to get a family pic and then went to the Magician. Then off to the promenade for a fun night of dancing! Of course, our journey would not be complete without starting a conga line and a monkey around Macy's neck...I lead off and the cruise director actually whispers "wait, you're stealing the show, I was getting ready to start a line, go after me!" Ha! Way to go Joyriders! Through the promenade we go with half the ship following us.
Very, very late at night...Mike got his request granted! We danced at the Crypt!!! And we got reprimanded for having drinks on the dance floor...way to go to Joyriders!
Three things to note:
ReplyDeleteI don't agree with being forced to wear designated attire to dinner.
I prefer team pajamas.
I remember Elmo dancing his booty off in nearly all of our favorite ship locations.