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Back to Life; Back to Reality

October 29, 2012 By Lena

Hello Readers! Well, I’m back. And it’s COLD. And RAINY. And WINDY. And WET.

Actually, it’s pretty much the polar opposite of the weather I’ve been enjoying for the past week. Sigh.

However, I’m happy to be home. I’m happy to sleep in my own bed, enjoy the comfort of my pjs and fuzzy robe, and most of all – eat plain old Cheerios for breakfast. I need a break from indulgent food! Yup, it’s salads and toast for me for the next, I don’t know, month or so :)

Although I will be catching up today (Anyone want to tackle my inbox? Anyone?) I thought I’d just pop in and say hello! I’ll be back at it tomorrow, with – you guessed it  – tons of stories about our cruise and the awesome memories we made.

In the meantime, I’d love to leave you with a few pictures from the Allure of the Seas Carousel. It’s located on the Deck 6 Boardwalk, where they’ve recreated the best of Coney Island in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. The photos are taken at night, and that’s only relevant because the boys made us take them to the carousel EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT.

(Or, as Ryder called it, the Merry-Grow-On.)

Enjoy your week!

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: #FisherPriceMoms, #FisherPriceonRoyal, Allure of the Seas, family travel, Royal Caribbean

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  1. Jolee

    October 29, 2012 at 11:22 am

    A carousel on a ship – what will they think of next? Looks like the boys had a great time. Very cute.

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Indeed! The boys both lit up with excitement when they saw it. Hubby and I knew it was there, of course, since we viewed the brochures beforehand, but we let them be surprised ;)

  2. Lisa H

    October 29, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Cant wait to hear all about the cruise and see your pics!

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks Lisa! Lots of photos to sort through, but you can definitely bet they’re coming!

  3. Margaret Imecs

    October 29, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Nice to see you back!

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you Margaret!

  4. RubyRed67

    October 29, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    So adorable! Welcome home, my kids love the merry grow on too!

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      Hahaha I think ALL kids love the “Merry-Grow-On”!

  5. Kat E.

    October 29, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Look forward to reading all about it – welcome back :)

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you Kat!

  6. Jenny

    October 29, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Love it! Can’t wait to hear all about it. I was following your twitter feed and it sounded like the kids had a ball.

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      They did! Thanks for following along!

  7. jennifer k

    October 29, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Wow that looks awesome. Can’t wait to hear about your trip.

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! Updates coming up ;)

  8. AlexandraSD

    October 29, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    You have the cutest kids ever. Reid (that’s the little one, right?) has such a sweet baby face! Love it!

    • Lena

      October 29, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      Yes, that’s my sweet little guy! Thank you!

  9. Soozle

    October 29, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Welcome home, Lena!

    Looking forward to reading about your trip and seeing more photos! The ones of your boys on the ‘merry-go-on’ are adorable :-)

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:54 am

      Thank you so much Soozle :) It’s good to be home, though almost two weeks later, I’m still in catch up mode!

  10. Deb H

    October 29, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Love cruises, they are great for the whole family. Looks like you had a great time!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:55 am

      We had a wonderful time, Deb – thanks so much!

  11. Patti J.

    October 29, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Looks amazing. I’ve never been on a cruise but it is on my list of ‘to dos’.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:56 am

      The Allure of the Seas was my very first cruise, and now I can officially say, I understand why they’re so awesome.

  12. SassyModernMom

    October 29, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Oh my goodness!! I can’t believe all of that is on a ship!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:56 am

      Tell me about it :) Wait until you see my wrap-up posts!

  13. Victoria Ess

    October 29, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Can’t wait to hear about your trip and welcome home! I wish the weather gave you a warmer welcome!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:57 am

      Thanks so much Victoria! Alas, we’re Canadian – so we were prepared for the cold when we returned. Still sucks, though

  14. Shirley

    October 29, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Hope you enjoyed your cruise.

  15. Natasha W

    October 30, 2012 at 6:29 am

    Looks like you had a great timee!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:57 am

      Thanks so much, Shirley and Natasha!

  16. Tricha Fraser

    October 30, 2012 at 7:50 am

    Welcome back! Can’t wait to hear all about it. The boys seemed to have had fun.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:57 am

      Oh, they did Tricha! Thanks so much!

  17. Marissa

    October 30, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Awesome pictures of the boys Lena. Can’t wait to hear all about the cruise and see more pics.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:57 am

      You bet! Just getting everything organized :)

  18. Allie

    October 30, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Wow thats so cool Lena looks like the boys had a great time!!!!! Welcome home! :)

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:57 am

      Thank you Allie! Everyone had a blast!

  19. Kaitlin M

    October 30, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    What a pretty carousel. I love those.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Kaitlin :) It was simply my boys’ most favourite thing ever :)

  20. Nicole W.

    October 31, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Welcome home! Can’t wait to hear all about it! I’ve never been on a cruise but it’s definitely on my bucket list!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Nicole! Push it to the top of the list – you won’t regret it!

  21. Angie

    May 14, 2013 at 9:42 am

    The boys are so sweet, glad you had a great time, looking forward to chatting via twitter party coming up soon.

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