Day 3....At Sea

We didn't see the kids much today...they were too busy having a great time at  "Camp Carnival". The little girls did a Build a Bear workshop at their camp. They were so cute. Maddie picked a dog (what else?) and chose Veterinarian clothes for it...because of course that is what she is going to be when she grows up. :) It was dress up night in the dining room so everyone had to look snazzy...there was enough complaining to go around my cabin to do me in. My boys were not fans of "DRESSING UP!??" for dinner. Ha.

We fixed "Dr. Elizabeth's" hair along with Maddie's  :)

Our Halliday Family Photo 2012

It only took about 10 shots on two separate occasions to get all 26 of us looking semi normal. :) There is no better family than this.....

Day 2....All Aboard!

All ABOARD the Carnival Splendor!

Our home for the next 7 days

We were so excited we practically ran to the ship!

As soon as we climbed aboard we threw on our swimming suits and hit the pool!

Cute little cousins swimming their little hearts out..these two weren't a fan of the waterslide but preferred the hot tub. Ha!

Maddie taking a break from the pool on my lap. Her wet suit cooled me off and my warmness warmed her up!

The boys played some bean bag toss poolside and did some minature golfing

Two of my men hanging by the pool

Day 1....Las Vegas

We headed to Las Vegas on Saturday morning. We met up at our hotel with everyone and did some swimming while the boys hit the casino. After swimming we got ready and hit the Strip....something I don't think I'll ever do again with my children (too much garbage and ugliness). The kids thought all of the noises and lights were awesome and especially loved the water fountain show at the Belagio.

After the Belagio show we found a sad little 14 year old boy from Mexico who had been separated from his family during the show. Luckily he spoke English pretty well and we have several Spanish speakers among us. Grandpa, Bryan, and Corey walked him to his hotel and handed him over to a security guard to help him find his parents...I have to admit I worried about him all night.

The Dad's took the kids and headed back to the hotel while Tanya, Jax, and I went in search of a Target to buy a few remaining items for our Cruise. Our GPS led us a little astray and I have to say the highlight of the night was making an appearance at the Las Vegas International Airport. Ha! I always get a good laugh when I'm with these girls.

Countdown to Mexico

Grandma and Grandpa Halliday gave us a Cruise to MEXICO for Christmas! All 26 of us in Paradise for Spring Break for one week! Wahoo! We are so excited! The countdown is on!

Halloween 2011

Jace wanted to be Patrick Starfish for Halloween. Unfortunately for mom they don't make this costume anymore so we had to MAKE one ourselves! I think he turned out pretty good! He loved it! Camry was a giant baby, and after a little prodding about not being a Halloween party pooper...Easton finally sported some tattoo sleeves, a big mohawk, and some earrings. :)

My favorite trick or treaters

Maddie was Cinderella...and the cutest Cinderella if I do say so myself

Patrick and his best friend forever...Spongebob Squarepants (aka Garet)

Dylan was Mickey Mouse. This was Easton's costume when he was this age. I love that the babies get to wear them again! So cute!

This is Brielle's excited move. I LOVE it when she does this!

Camry and Katrina got to hang out all night together. So much fun!

These two were a hit around the neighborhood!

Minnie and her best friend Mickey

Cinderella's scary face!

I tried to get her to wash the bat off the princess face but she wasn't having any of it! HAHA

Grandma Linda and Dylan trick or treating

Happy Halloween!!

Pumpkin Carving 2011

Pumpkin carving chaos with 6 kids! Pumpkin guts and seeds flying all over the kitchen! Maddie and I were tired of slimy pumpkins so we made Halloween cookies while everyone else carved away. Everyone had tons of fun! We have some creative kiddos!

 Camry's pumpkin is missing from the photo because she was at a play practice and had to carve hers later...Kaleb and Jace chose the scary skull, Garet and Jeff created Spongebob Squarepants, Maddie did the Koolaid pumpkin, Easton did the 3 dancing ghosts, and Camry had an awesome haunted house.

Pretty sure the dad's like pumpkin carving as much as the kids! :)

Thriller 2011

We decided to take the guys with us to Thriller this year. We had great seats...WAY better than last year! It was amazing as usual and I think the guys even liked it!

Our original seats had this weird riser at our feet. Our knees were up to our chins. We moved closer as soon as the show started and we saw some empty seats. Lucky it wasn't sold out or the guys would have died!

Corey and Jacci

Autumn and Bryan

Thriller wouldn't be Thriller without our traditional "scared face photo"...even Cor joined in.