This is the life.

Last week the extended Dirk's crew took a seven day cruise down the Baja Peninsula, which included stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerta Valarta. We had a great time with Grams, Dog, Aunt Roomie and the Jackson family and friends. We ate our hearts out, enjoyed lots of fun activities on our ship and ashore. The kids didn't fall overboard, Maggie turned three, the Jackson's celebrated 51 years of marriage and no one got seasick. So, all in all it was a great trip, thank you Grams and Dog for a wonderful vacation.

These crazy creatures awaited us in our room everynight after dinner (and there were funny towels folded like animals too).
Maggie turned three on the ship and her Grandpa treated her to a virgin daiquiri, and like a good sister she shared with little brother. However, he became very frusterated when he'd drink it because he got brainfreezes every few sips.
She celebrated in style that evening at our formal dinner. Not sure how we're going to top next year, perhaps we'll take her to a spa or something equally luxurious.
Our housekeeper introduced Henry to her vacuum cleverly named "HenryXtra." They were fast friends, Henry was sucked in by his friend's charming personality.
Maggie and Henry both loved having their Aunt Melodee with them all week. Our only regret was that their future Uncle Abe couldn't make it. But, we look forward to spending some time with him this August when he and Aunt Roomie tie the knot!
Henry throws Grams a pass in Cabo.

Some very special grandparents!
The Dirks at sea. (Henry given the ole' Arsenio Hall "whoop.")
We took taxies at each of our ports of call and they were an experience in themselves. This one was in Mazatlan, and one of our favorite rides.
Tyler parasailing in Mazatlan.
Our assigned table at dinner with a beautiful ocean view. One morning (not in this dining room) we actually saw several whales splashing around, it was really cool.
The view from the Windjammer, the cafe on the ship.
Maggie likes Cabo!
Henry perfoms his safety demonstration.This was Puerta Valarta, the waves were enormous and roughed Melodee and I up a bit. We thought we could handle them, but apparently we couldn't. The waves slapped us around a bit and we lost our sunglasses (last seen in this picture) and decided we'd prefer to just look out into the horizon.

Maggie getting her hair braided in Puerta Valarta.
Henry enjoying the arms of his Dog, a salty/sandy pacifier and the wide open sea in Mazatlan.