Cruise 2013 - Fort Lauderdale

We flew down a day early and spent a day in Fort Lauderdale before the cruise. We ended up needing to rent a vehicle so Kris's family picked a huge Ford Expedition that could hold all of us, which was awesome. So we had the freedom and the ability to go where we wanted when we wanted without having to rely on taxis. Silje loved the Expedition - she called it a "school bus" and got all excited every time she got to ride in it.

But first the kids had to enjoy some serious bed jumping at the hotel!

Then we went to the beach!

We didn't get in as it wasn't all that warm and there was a high surf and rip tide warning that day. Interesting that my weather app gave me these warnings like we might get a thunderstorm warning or ice storm warning at home.

Around lunch time we headed to the ship. We were able to get right on as we are all platinum status now with Princess, so boarding was pretty quick. We got some lunch and then headed back to the cabins to unpack.

Silje was so exhausted she slept in Kris's arms. I can't think of the last time she fell asleep in his arms, or anyone's arms for that matter. Though she did fall asleep in my arms a few other times on this trip. We take our vacationing seriously, and there isn't always time to stop for naps! Sometimes you have to grab them when you can, or just pass out when someone is holding you.

Stian enjoying the sail away.

Silje thinks she can get used to this cruising thing. Chocolate ice cream for dessert every night?! Awesome!