Our favorite part I think was staying at Embassy Suites. We were there for 3 days before we left on our cruise. Our first day, I had a hard time walking from being in high heels all day the day before, so we just stayed in our room for most of the morning. Then we decided to check out the pool area. We then ate a late lunch at BJ's Pizza, and headed to the movie theater to see Toy Story 3. I had told Sean that we could see it during our honeymoon since Toy Story is one of his favorite movie series. Afterward, we wanted more Disney so we headed to Downtown Disney to listen to the different musicians play, and watch the fireworks.
Sunday was Father's day. Again, Sean and I slept in. We went to my parents' home to open up presents and have a Happy Father's Day lunch with the family. When we went back to our hotel, we realized that there was a NCIS marathon so we ordered pizza and stayed in cuddling and enjoying one of my favorite shows (and now it's one of Sean's favorites, too!)
Monday we left Embassy Suites after having a very yummy breakfast. We headed to my parents' place so that they could take us to the port for us to get on the cruise. I must admit that I was so nervous going on the cruise... I was terrified that a rogue wave would hit us and we would be killed. The cruise ended up being amazing. We loved the freedom to do whatever we wanted pretty much whenever we wanted.
Tuesday we ported at Catalina Island, which is a part of LA county. Everything there was so cute a miniature! They even had a miniature FedEx truck! We rented a golf cart and drove around the island on their scenic route that they have. Sean LOVES the Cubs, so of course we had to stop at the memorial there for him. We then ate at Cooney Island Hot Dogs just to compare to that of downtown Kalamazoo. I liked the hot dogs at Catalina Island better because they are bigger! After that we went on a semi-sub ride and we were able to see the kelp beds and all of these tropical fish. Sean especially loved that, and I was surprised at the knowledge that I have retained from my mom always telling me the things she learned in her marine biology class.
Wednesday we ported in Ensenada, Mexico. Sean and I both loved being in Mexico. Sean was able to use his Spanish - huge plus for him - and we went horse back riding! It was Sean's first time ever, and we were able to ride at the top of the bluffs and over look the ocean. It was so romantic! On our way up there, our bus drove on this high way that turns into I-5. And my house is off an exit from the 5. Then we went back to the ship to clean off from the dusty ride, and when shopping!! We got a few really cute souvenirs.
Thursday was a day at sea, in which it was raining the entire day! So we slept in, ordered breakfast to come to our room, and watched Alice in Wonderland. We then walked around the ship seeing any of the last minute things that we had missed already. We watched a wonderful Broadway type show, and turned in for the night!
On Friday, we flew to Chicago, and spent the night there. Saturday we ventured into the city some and drove back to Kalamazoo where we began our everyday life together.
Tuesday we ported at Catalina Island, which is a part of LA county. Everything there was so cute a miniature! They even had a miniature FedEx truck! We rented a golf cart and drove around the island on their scenic route that they have. Sean LOVES the Cubs, so of course we had to stop at the memorial there for him. We then ate at Cooney Island Hot Dogs just to compare to that of downtown Kalamazoo. I liked the hot dogs at Catalina Island better because they are bigger! After that we went on a semi-sub ride and we were able to see the kelp beds and all of these tropical fish. Sean especially loved that, and I was surprised at the knowledge that I have retained from my mom always telling me the things she learned in her marine biology class.
Wednesday we ported in Ensenada, Mexico. Sean and I both loved being in Mexico. Sean was able to use his Spanish - huge plus for him - and we went horse back riding! It was Sean's first time ever, and we were able to ride at the top of the bluffs and over look the ocean. It was so romantic! On our way up there, our bus drove on this high way that turns into I-5. And my house is off an exit from the 5. Then we went back to the ship to clean off from the dusty ride, and when shopping!! We got a few really cute souvenirs.
Thursday was a day at sea, in which it was raining the entire day! So we slept in, ordered breakfast to come to our room, and watched Alice in Wonderland. We then walked around the ship seeing any of the last minute things that we had missed already. We watched a wonderful Broadway type show, and turned in for the night!
On Friday, we flew to Chicago, and spent the night there. Saturday we ventured into the city some and drove back to Kalamazoo where we began our everyday life together.
