June 5, 2011-Fifth Day-Carnival Day at Sea

When I got home, I was very surprised to fine that I did not take any pictures during our day at sea. Although their are not any visuals to show the fun we had, it was a day filled with laughter and relaxation.

We woke up and got ready to attend the Newlywed/Marriage Game. It was hilarious. Matt and I both walked away feeling closer than most of the couples. As a side note...Matt and I share everything with each other. Good or bad. This has many different outcomes. We have conversations that most people do not. After finding out that most people do not share so openly (I have gone back and forth with friends on the pros and cons), we both came to the conclusion that we just could not do it any other way. It is what we know and it works.

We played a version of "Name that Tune" and guessed lines to comedies. Sounds cheesy, but it was a lot of fun. Matt definitely carried me in both games. We had lots of fruity drinks and went to the comedy club a couple of times. The Cruise line had a couple of original, Broadway like shows, that were surprisingly good. Most of all we just relaxed and enjoyed each other. It was a great day!

June 4, 2011-Fourth Day-Nassau, Bahamas

It was so humid there. My camera fogged up when we first got off the ship.

We woke up in Nassau, Bahamas. Matt was disappointed to find out his snorkeling excursion had been cancelled due to rough water. He waited for me to get my pedicure that I had scheduled thinking that he would be off swimming with the fish. When I was done, we caught a cab and headed to Cable Beach.

I caught a picture just as Matt touched the Caribbean water for the first time. Not only was it beautiful, but it was so warm.

Growing up in California you get used to the ocean feeling like ice water. This water was so warm that your body did not have to acclimate to the water at all. At the same time it was refreshing after being in the hot sun.

Matt rented a jet ski and soared up and down the ocean, checking our some very impressive homes down the beach.

As soon as we stepped onto the sand, there were men offering to set up chairs and an umbrella for us. We accepted the chairs but wanted the sun on our bodies.

We spent most of the afternoon repeating ourselves. We would soak in the sun and cool off in the ocean over and over again. With a few visits from locals selling drinks, homemade anklets, offering hair braids and other unique gifts. Shopping while lounging on the beach in the Bahamas...I was in heaven!

As we rounded our first corner, we found a handmade bag that we were sure Makenna would love.

While on our quest to find gifts for the kids, we found a pirate museum. We knew this would be the perfect place to find something for Devon.

The idea we had for Jayden became a challenge we were unable to complete. We searched high and low for a soccer jersey for him with no luck. Instead we found a hat. I am still bummed that we could not locate a jersey.

Each night when we came back to our stateroom, we would find our towels had been folded into a different animal. There would also be two chocolate mints. As you can see, the mints are already gone in this picture. They were YUMMY!

So many different kind of "fruity" drinks to enjoy. Just hand them your room card and they would keep them coming. So easy and relaxing.

They had an extra large chess set on the ship's deck.

Of course, Matt had to have his picture taken with both queens!

June 3, 2011-Third Day-Leave Port of Miami via Carnival Imagination

Our cruise ship, Carnival Imagination
Matt and I as we boarded the ship.

Our stateroom. We had two portholes and the best air conditioning EVER!

The main deck of our ship.

We ordered drinks and began to sail away from Miami.

My super happy and relaxed husband.