Cruising the Caribbean: Part I

 Friday, February 17th

Making it to Galveston

We had our first adventure making it to Galveston.  Our flight into Houston was canceled because a plane went off the runway and all flights were canceled into the airport.  They rescheduled us, but we then missed our shuttle into Galveston/  We tried all sorts of options, driving from Austin, renting a car in Houston, getting a different shuttle.  In the end we took 2 Lyft rides and made it to Galveston around 10pm. 

Saturday, February 18th

The Cruise Begins

We made it onto the ship and set off on an adventure.  We walked around and discovered what the ship and Family Harbor area. 

Sunday, February 19th

First Day at Sea

Sunday was a day at sea.  We had a wonderful breakfast and then a scripture study time.  The afternoon we visited the kids areas and although it was still a little chilly to swim, we enjoyed the hot tubs.

New, Old Dresses

I helped the missionaries declutter a gentleman's home last week.  He had these two dresses from his Grandma which I was able to bring home and the girls wore to church.  They were beautiful!

 

Christmas Break

 We left on Wednesday the 21st.  After a couple of delayed flights and a rental car that ended us being sold, we got the the Flamm's home at 3am.  We spent Christmas there and had a wonderful time with family.  We then spent the next few days with the Schwieder's where Wendy and MiKell won the Game Champion of the Year.  We also went swimming and tried skiing.  We then spent the night back with the Flamm's waking up at 3am to catch our 6am flight.

Family at the Schwieder's home

Uncle Todd was a great instructor for all the new skiers.

A yummy meal after swimming at Green Canyon Hot springs

Games at the Church Gym, and a visit with Great-Grandma

Christmas Morning!  We saw what Santa brought then attended church with Grandma and Grandpa and then came home to a yummy breakfast and opening gifts.

Family at the Flamm's Home

We had pictures taken for the Flamm family.  We also had fun playing games.

Temple Square

We visited Todd at his newer home in West Valley.  He was in the process of remodeling and it was fun to see all his progress.

Flying and waiting to fly.