January 3rd we went on the Western Caribbean Cruise, for 7 days of fun in the sun. Thanks to Jamie my Sister- in- law, and her totally awesome husband, who planned the whole trip as a 30th B-day surprise for her!
We all waited for Jamie at the Airport for her to arrive. She was totally surprised, and such a good sport about everything. Ryan invited 12 couples total, of Jamie's friend, and family for the adventure.
The Birthday girl!
We all had so much fun! There was never a dull moment, with all of the fun things we were able to experience.
All the Gardner's who came on the trip.
We went on an excursion in Belize, that took us through the top of the Jungle on zip lines. We then rode the river on tubes through a 1 1/2 mile cave.
Amazing!
Our day at Costa Maya was so dang fun, and relaxing. We went into town, and rented a boat to take us snorkeling. The highlight of snorkeling was the man sized Sting ray, and all the colors we saw. After we finished snorkeling, we went to a beautiful beach, and each got a 1 hour massage for $20.00. You cant beat that! We ate shrimp tacos, shopped, and soaked up the sun. My kind of day!
Snorkeling time!
Jeff, and some of the guys entered the Basketball shooting contest!
Our ship was Huge! We were on the Oasis, second largest cruise ship in the world.
It had a Basketball court, shopping mall, ice-skating ring, miniature golfing, rock climbing wall, surfing flow rider, multiple pools, and hot tubs, huge gym, boxing ring, and so much more.
This is how it looked, when you walked down the mall.
Hanging out with the family!
We went Hot tubing with the crew several times a day!
Getting all strapped up for the zip line!
Our whole group (excluding Tim and Jodi) on the first formal night! Tim got the flu, and turned in early.
I love this guy!
Our boat is the one on the right. It was that BIG!
A few of us rented Scooters in Cozumel, and road around the island hitting the most beautiful beach. Jeff's parents rented a dune buggy, which was a good call for them, and the Keller's.
While we were relaxing on the beach. Scott Keller went up to one of the fishermen who was coming in from fishing for Lobster, and offered to buy 12 Lobsters for our lunch. He then went to the restaurant, and had them prepare, and lay out a delicious lunch of us.
That's how he rolls!
The Lobsters were the biggest I have ever seen. He paid $10.00 a piece, for them. This was after being cooked, and served with bread, rice, and salad. Yummy!
OK so the best part of the trip was Bingo!! Jeff and I went to play Bingo the last day of the trip, when we were out to Sea. Everyone was teasing us about playing, even after I begged all of them to come, because I was feeling lucky. Your looking at the progressive JACKPOT Bingo winner.
Jeff won the whole thing!
Yeah!!!!!! Mamas buying a new pair of shoes!
No one believed that we won, until Jeff pulled out the big bills! $4000.00 dollars baby!
Our good friends the Cloyd's.
We had such a great time hanging out with all of Ryan, and Jamie's friends. Thank you Ryan, and Jamie for bringing us along.
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