It Was GREAT While It Lasted!

Well, our final day on the cruise ship came all too quickly.  We did everything we could to make it count, too! One of the first things we did was catch a Madagascar show at the aqua theater. It involved lots of diving, swimming, and acrobatics. 

Then, the time arrived for me to take the PLUNGE...literally!  Brittany decided to join me for moral support being that I'm not a huge fan of heights.  So. we got all geared up to go zip lining...

 then, I had to "walk the plank".

When I stepped out on that ledge and looked down, I about croaked!  However, since lots of people were watching me, including my family, I had to do it!  I had to prove that I was no chicken!  So, off I went! 

I must admit, I almost wanted to yell, "WHEE!" because it was so much fun!  No doubt about it, I'd do it, again!

Don't you just love this picture that Chris snapped of ME as I was coming in for my spectacular landing?  I could have plunged straight to my untimely death and I don't think he would have ever noticed!  Yep...it landed him right in the doghouse!
 

Next on our agenda was rock climbing.  I was bound and determined to conquer yet another 'fear' of mine...being dependant on a rope to prevent me from crashing into the ground below!  Chris and Brittany decided to go first so they could demonstrate to Abby and me how the "pros" do it. Blah, blah, blah!

 

Chris was able to ring the bell at the top...Brittany made it about 3/4 of the way.  Abby and I quickly got our harnesses and our rock climbing shoes on...we were going to show those smarties a thing or two!

Abby made it halfway up and I was about a foot from the top.  My legs are so short that I couldn't stretch out far enought to get to the bell...I was not happy!

After our exhausting activities, we headed over to the Windjammer for some lunch.  This is looking out the window where we sat...it shows the putt-putt course and the Flowrider.

We just took it easy for the rest of the afternoon.  Later that night, right before dinner, they had a Flash Mob on the Royal Promenade and it looked like a blast!

Here's the girls at dinner...it was New York strip night...DE-LISH!

To top it off was this yummy-in-my-tummy dessert.  Hey...I'll eat chocolate just about any way it comes!  This cake definitely did not disappoint!
   

We went back to our room after we finished eating and took some family photos before we slipped into more comfortable clothes.  





We went downstairs where they were having a huge farewell party on the Royal Promenade.  As you can see, due to the crowds, we opted to observe from a higher level.

Here's the last sunset we were able to enjoy on the ship.

Since there wasn't much else going on, we went to the aqua theater and watched Justin Beiber's movie, "Never Say Never" on the big screen.  I think I even saw Chris tapping his feet a time or two.  After it ended, we called it a night because we were scheduled to disembark EARLY.  

We all got up around 6:15 AM...you can tell that Abby wasn't finished with her sleep. However, we all made it off the ship by 7:15 AM or so.  It was such an easy process with absolutely no lines, at all.

Of course, with our 10-hr. trip back home and having to get up so early, the girls fell sound asleep in the car fairly quickly.
  

We made it back home by early evening...and we were all completely worn out!  You know what, though, it was all worth it and we made so many fun memories that I'll cherish for the rest of my days!


P.S.  Please say a prayer for Chris...he has a 2nd interview next week with the company that he's very interested in.  In fact, the recruiter just called and told him that he's the only one in the running for the position and that they've spoken very highly of him.  We're hoping and praying that the stress we've been under since May will soon be over.  I'll keep you posted!