Cruise 2013

During February School vacation we took a Caribbean cruise with our friends. It was AWESOME!!!! We sailed for 7 nights on the Norwegian Pearl. The boys loved the trip... it was the happiest I have ever seen them. They loved the hot tubs, waterslides, beach time and room service. Since the kids were so happy and busy, James and I were able to relax and enjoy a few tropical drinks. It was great having our friends travel with us - making the vacation even more fun. The boys got to spend time playing with their buddy Luke and the adults got to have some fun too. Here are some highlights.

Some couple time with our favorite drink of the day - The rebellious fish

My favorite family photo from the trip
We spent alot of time in the "hot pool"

The boys ready for a day of fun

James enjoying a Red Stripe in Jamaica

Sailing on a hobie cat

So awesome to see the clear water up close

Connor putting his snorkeling skills to the test

Beach time with our ship in port

Love them!

Sea turtle farm in Grand Cayman

Connor loved getting in with the babies

So CUTE

Jack wasn't so sure at first

But he loved it too

A day at the beach in Cozumel

Awesome kids water park

Super fun

My boys

Two Mexicans for the day

The gang at dinner

Luke and Derek with our waiter

The boys using their iPads
The easiest way to get them to sit for the long dinners!

Lauren and Ryan

Nightly story time in our stateroom

I miss this view already
Time to book another cruise!

Jack's parties

We had planned two birthday parties for Jack. This first party was supposed to be for all of our family, but there was a blizzard that morning that left us with 2 feet of snow, so we had to cancel. We were a little bummed, but we made the best of it by having our closest "kid" friends over the next day for a small get together. On Jack's actual birthday, we had a neighborhood kids party at the local indoor gym, Teamworks. The kids had a blast - the adults even got to have some fun too!

Opening his gift from Connor

Singing happy birthday at breakfast

Luke decorating his treasure chest

Patrick and Renee decorating theirs

The party was themed Jake and the Neverland Pirates
so we had to have a treasure hunt

Jack finding some gold doubloons

Jack trying out his new basketball hoop

Jack and Luke

Time to open presents

Happy Birthday take 2

5 tired kids from all the festivities
Time for a TV break

Testing out his new bike

Playing soccer at Teamworks

Foosball

Bounce House

Video Games 

Getting pretty competitive

Some of our family was able to join us

The Dads getting in on the Wii action

Happy Birthday take 3

Jack is 3!

Well, we officially do not have a toddler in the house anymore. I can't believe our little guy is 3!!!! Jack is such a blessing to our family. Always full of spunk and personality. He adores Connor and still tries to do everything just like his brother. He is funny and really likes to make you laugh. Jack loves motorcycles, tractors and sports (especially the Patriots). He loves to be close us, usually a little shy around other kids and adults. He is extremely affectionate and knows how to melt anyone with his big blue eyes. Daddy, Mommy and Connor all love him very much.

Here are some of Jack's highlights this year

Playing around at Disney 

Giving Mommy some extra love on Mother's Day

Camping

Being super cute!

Playing at the park

Riding his scooter 

Celebrating his half birthday

Apple picking

Getting ready for a shooting battle

Singing us some tunes

Building his own snowman

Learning how to play T-ball at sports class