Thanksgiving 2011 ~ Our First Family Cruise

We had a full day at sea before our first stop in Key West, Florida

Sunset from our balcony

McKenna enjoyed the towel animals

Leaving port the first night of our cruise

The kids enjoyed the beach at Key West

Second stop - Nassau, Bahamas

Playing in the sand at the Beach

Beach at Key West

We enjoyed relaxing and playing at the beach

Bike ride to the beach in Key West

McKenna and I loved our bikes...the boys...not so much.

Nothing like a picnic at the beach

This was a trip full of "firsts" for our kids and family. We have taken our kids many places, but they have all been by car. So, during Thanksgiving break, I planned for us to fly to Florida and board a cruise ship. The kids seemed to enjoy the adventure and now they can say they've been on a cruise. Needless to say, it was not Jarrod's favorite vacation. While he had fun, he has no plans on taking a cruise probably ever again in his lifetime...unless somehow one of his children can convince him otherwise.