Miami and Boarding Day

We got off on our trip at the unholy hour of 4 am, when we left our house to drive to the airport for our early, early flight at 6:20. The flight was pretty empty and we actually landed a little early in Dallas. Since I have never once left the Dallas airport on time, I expected this trip to be no different, and in fact we left about 10 minutes late, which is far better than what I'm used to (anywhere from 45 minutes to 3 hours). So we were close to on time when we arrived at Fort Lauderdale and arranged for 2 mini vans to take us to Miami Beach.

After checking in at our hotel and settling in some, we took the short walk down to Johnny Rockets for dinner. It was an extra hot day in Miami, but the food was good as always and Ocean Drive was hopping.

After dinner we took all the kids out to the beach for the rest of the evening before turning in. My kids had a great time playing around in the water.


We played in the water for a little while the next morning before heading to the Port of Miami. Carnival changes the boarding procedure every time we go, and although it was slightly confusing, the lines moved very quickly and we were on board with minimal aggravation.

Jack and Addie at dinner. Why is Jack drinking hot chocolate? I don't even question him anymore.

Taylor and Don, my FIL, at dinner

Lane dancing with Addie at the Camp Carnival Welcom Aboard family party, where Lane won the coveted "Solid Gold Ship on a Stick" trophy for being the Best Dancing Dad. No really. I'm serious. I have the trophy to prove it. Clearly Addie is having a blast.






They were showing a Journey concert on the big movie screen that evening so we watched it for a little while.