Family Portrait

While Tony was visiting we also found some time to squeeze in a family portrait sitting. Here are the thumbnails of our two favorite poses. Sorry I can't get them any larger.

Daddy's Visit

Yes, it's been a very long time since I've posted, but here's what we've all been waiting for....
Tony visited us for nearly 16 days at the end of October, and it was awesome. We met him at the airport with little fanfare, spent a few days at home for Simone to get re-acquainted with her dad, and then headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico where we hopped on board a 7 night cruise around the Caribbean. We visited Aruba, Curacao, St. Marten, and St. Thomas--we couldn't have asked for a better trip. Simone had just about the best time of her life with all the new and exciting things to take in.

The view from our cabin window.

Daddy getting Simone ready for the muster drill...

The fort in Old San Juan...
Simone was pretty afraid of the ocean, but this puddle on the other hand...

More San Juan...

An afternooon snack at an outdoor bistro. Very yummy...

Lunch later, at Gladys' Cafe -- also DELICIOUS!

At a few points during our travels we peeked down at the stroller and found Simone like this... sound asleep.

Halloween happened while we were sailing. So Simone donned her strawberry costume and went trick or treating onboard.

A street in Curacao..

Playing peek a boo with daddy after bathtime...

Too much excitement...

Gorgeous beaches everywhere you looked...

The local wildlife...

Just a big empty space to run....

In the coffee shop on board (Tony's favorite spot!)...

Sleeping by daddy--like father, like daugher...

Playtime with some shipmates...

The night we returned to San Juan...

Simone adjusted to Tony pretty quickly. And by the last night of our vacation they were the best of friends--here they are chasing each other in the hotel room after her bath.