MorganMichelle2001

#sorrynotsorry
Ideally, you come on vacation to unplug, but I have 21st century kiddos! Hubby and I enjoying a drink and some quiet time at Bow & Stern while the kids stay entertained on their Kindles! 

Couple shots from Day 1 that didnt upload correctly: MDR menu and pic of our Pullman Bed setup (my kids are big-time wrigglers in their sleep, so I specifically booked a room w a Pullman. Plus what 8 year old can resist a bunk bed?!)
 

Sorry for the delayed post, we had some issues getting our internet access. I figured we’d get instructions with our Key information, but nada. Had to go to customer service to get help.
What a beautiful day! Early access on the ship thanks to The Key (and lunch at Chops was superb.) Pool, unpacking, muster drill, dinner, and Mama Mia! Here are some pics from a Day 1! I’ll fill in the details later!
 
Beautiful Terminal A! 


 
First thing we did after dropping our carry ons at the theatre: Carousel! My kids also found a fun little jungle gym/play thing in the Boardwalk. 

 
Chops lunch w/ The Key. Apparently they were serving the exact same menu at Giovanni’s but also w the option of a pasta. Our waiter at Chops, Elvis, was outstanding! 

 
Kiddos got got to eat off the exact same menu, even my 5 year old who we didn’t have to pay for The Key!

 
Birthday boy boy and his sister got surprised with cute stuffed animal/blanket and cupcakes, thanks to Royal’s Social Media Team (told you they were great!)  

 
Pools were not super busy at all!

 
Sail away on Deck 14 Sun Deck

 


 
 
 

We’re in Miami! Our newly booked flight out at 8:45 am went without a hitch. Funny enough, they were overbooked by 4 and were offering $ to volunteers willing to take the 12:50 flight (what we were originally booked on before I moved it because of the winter storm advisory, we were supposed to get dumped on around noon.) They got all the way to $1200/ticket! Dang, we could have made some major moula had we been willing to go back to our original plan. Oh well, we are here now and ready for fun!
Some pics below from the airport and hotel. Of course, the kids HAD to go swimming first thing, though the pool is SUPER cold, so that didn’t last long. We are staying at Windgate by Windom Airport...I’d say it’s only meh ? Nice clean rooms, pool small and very cold, nothing around the hotel...I got it cheap on Priceline so I’m not upset, but since we arrived earlier than planned I wish we were closer to the action by the Pier or Miami Beach. Oh well, we’ll be off to bed early and onto the ship early! Daylight savings tomorrow only means an hour closer to the fun! 


Our hotel is very nice and clean...just too far away from the action. Next time I’ll get closer to the pier! 


And we are super close to the airport...it’s like a mini preview for our Maho Beach excursion ?

Let the vacation begin! Heading over to spend the night at my folks’ place. Grandpa is driving us to the airport, bright and early, and they are watching our doggie all week. 
 

 
Oh, and daddy JUST said he forgot to pack the goggles...guess we will be making a pit stop at Target! (the guy in the blue shirt is my husband, doing the ‘daddy walk of shame’ into Target... how could he forget something so pivotal ?)

I think the shot was some sort of rum, blue curacao and Baileys (shot of the day in the MDR, pretty yum.) Indeed, I told my hubby to order a Black and Tan, tho it was heavy on the black, less so on the tan. He said it Guinness from a can and “something else on tap” (He sure is a lot of help, eh? ?) 

#sorrynotsorry
Ideally, you come on vacation to unplug, but I have 21st century kiddos! Hubby and I enjoying a drink and some quiet time at Bow & Stern while the kids stay entertained on their Kindles! 

I think the shot was some sort of rum, blue curacao and Baileys (shot of the day in the MDR, pretty yum.) Indeed, I told my hubby to order a Black and Tan, tho it was heavy on the black, less so on the tan. He said it Guinness from a can and “something else on tap” (He sure is a lot of help, eh? ?) 

Oh I am getting so excited reading this live blog!  I will be getting on Sunday staying in a Sky suite! Beyond excited - the struggle is VERY real at work!

I cant wait to be sitting at that pub doing the same......one of my fav things to do..especially when they have some great live acoustic music.....be interested to see if you're back for some live music at some point there...

Nice Pictures!

Morning fun on the Boardwalk! Are breakfast at Windjammer, now exploring the ship! 
 
My son is begging to go Rock Climbing! Soon!!

 
Jungle Gym


 
Bean Bag toss game!

Sorry for the delayed post, we had some issues getting our internet access. I figured we’d get instructions with our Key information, but nada. Had to go to customer service to get help.
What a beautiful day! Early access on the ship thanks to The Key (and lunch at Chops was superb.) Pool, unpacking, muster drill, dinner, and Mama Mia! Here are some pics from a Day 1! I’ll fill in the details later!
 
Beautiful Terminal A! 


 
First thing we did after dropping our carry ons at the theatre: Carousel! My kids also found a fun little jungle gym/play thing in the Boardwalk. 

 
Chops lunch w/ The Key. Apparently they were serving the exact same menu at Giovanni’s but also w the option of a pasta. Our waiter at Chops, Elvis, was outstanding! 

 
Kiddos got got to eat off the exact same menu, even my 5 year old who we didn’t have to pay for The Key!

 
Birthday boy boy and his sister got surprised with cute stuffed animal/blanket and cupcakes, thanks to Royal’s Social Media Team (told you they were great!)  

 
Pools were not super busy at all!

 
Sail away on Deck 14 Sun Deck

 


 
 
 

#sorrynotsorry
Ideally, you come on vacation to unplug, but I have 21st century kiddos! Hubby and I enjoying a drink and some quiet time at Bow & Stern while the kids stay entertained on their Kindles! 

#sorrynotsorry
Ideally, you come on vacation to unplug, but I have 21st century kiddos! Hubby and I enjoying a drink and some quiet time at Bow & Stern while the kids stay entertained on their Kindles! 

Couple shots from Day 1 that didnt upload correctly: MDR menu and pic of our Pullman Bed setup (my kids are big-time wrigglers in their sleep, so I specifically booked a room w a Pullman. Plus what 8 year old can resist a bunk bed?!)
 

Morning fun on the Boardwalk! Are breakfast at Windjammer, now exploring the ship! 
 
My son is begging to go Rock Climbing! Soon!!

 
Jungle Gym


 
Bean Bag toss game!

Sorry for the delayed post, we had some issues getting our internet access. I figured we’d get instructions with our Key information, but nada. Had to go to customer service to get help.
What a beautiful day! Early access on the ship thanks to The Key (and lunch at Chops was superb.) Pool, unpacking, muster drill, dinner, and Mama Mia! Here are some pics from a Day 1! I’ll fill in the details later!
 
Beautiful Terminal A! 


 
First thing we did after dropping our carry ons at the theatre: Carousel! My kids also found a fun little jungle gym/play thing in the Boardwalk. 

 
Chops lunch w/ The Key. Apparently they were serving the exact same menu at Giovanni’s but also w the option of a pasta. Our waiter at Chops, Elvis, was outstanding! 

 
Kiddos got got to eat off the exact same menu, even my 5 year old who we didn’t have to pay for The Key!

 
Birthday boy boy and his sister got surprised with cute stuffed animal/blanket and cupcakes, thanks to Royal’s Social Media Team (told you they were great!)  

 
Pools were not super busy at all!

 
Sail away on Deck 14 Sun Deck

 


 
 
 

#sorrynotsorry
Ideally, you come on vacation to unplug, but I have 21st century kiddos! Hubby and I enjoying a drink and some quiet time at Bow & Stern while the kids stay entertained on their Kindles! 

Couple shots from Day 1 that didnt upload correctly: MDR menu and pic of our Pullman Bed setup (my kids are big-time wrigglers in their sleep, so I specifically booked a room w a Pullman. Plus what 8 year old can resist a bunk bed?!)
 

Morning fun on the Boardwalk! Are breakfast at Windjammer, now exploring the ship! 
 
My son is begging to go Rock Climbing! Soon!!

 
Jungle Gym


 
Bean Bag toss game!

Thanks!! I got that tip watching Matt’s live Facebook stream, and I saved it in my phone! Kids loved sail away, not too busy at all!

Couple shots from Day 1 that didnt upload correctly: MDR menu and pic of our Pullman Bed setup (my kids are big-time wrigglers in their sleep, so I specifically booked a room w a Pullman. Plus what 8 year old can resist a bunk bed?!)
 

Couple shots from Day 1 that didnt upload correctly: MDR menu and pic of our Pullman Bed setup (my kids are big-time wrigglers in their sleep, so I specifically booked a room w a Pullman. Plus what 8 year old can resist a bunk bed?!)
 

Thanks!! I got that tip watching Matt’s live Facebook stream, and I saved it in my phone! Kids loved sail away, not too busy at all!