{ Cruisin Disney style . . . part 4 }

We woke up the next morning in sunny Cabo San Lucas.

This time we had to take a tender boat to the port which I was really nervous about because on our previous cruise the tender boats didn't seem safe for kids. These boats were just fine though. Once we got to the port we headed down the main strip to find a ride to the nearest beach. Most of us just wanted a beach day and the Buchanans were planning on baptizing Connor in the ocean that day.

We found some guys who give you a ride on a boat to and from a beach across the port. So we loaded up in this little boat, kinda scary, and headed out to the beach.

{ This is the sweetest picture of Papa and Abby holding hands on the way to the beach. }

When we got to the beach they drove the boat up onto the sand as far as they could and we had to hop out and run up onto the beach without getting too much of our stuff wet. It was quite the adventure. We walked a ways down the beach to find a spot for our big group. The sand was so hot! We were carrying strollers among other things so it was a serious calf exercise.

We found some umbrellas and chairs to rent for the day. As we got settled the kids couldn't wait to dive in. The water is so warm, it's incredible.

{ Ayden, Connor, Andrew, and Abby with the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship in the background }

{ Our sweet set up }

{ Daddy and Lew }

Once again Myla would have nothing to do with the sand. So she sat for a while in her stroller before falling asleep for a nice long nap.

When they were ready to do the baptism, Alan and Connor put on their white clothes. (I'll add pictures later when I get them from Laura) We all stood around them in a semi circle in the water while they performed the baptism. It was by far the coolest baptism I've ever seen. Once they were done some of the crew headed back to the ship. The rest of us (except Alan and the sleeping babies) went over to the street to see what we could find to eat.

We found a restaurant called "The Office" and they said they could accommodate the group. We were hot and hungry! The tables were right in the sand and there was a canopy of umbrellas above us. Once again I thought about how cool it was to be in this crazy place.

So far from home and my every day life.

After lunch we played on the beach and swam some more before loading up and taking a walk back to the port. It was a little far for the kids but it was cool to see the city. As we were walking Logan stopped to ask someone a question and he ended up being the nicest guy. He said that he was able to save up and bring his family to Disneyland. He said we have the most beautiful country and the people are all very nice. It was interesting to hear because we were in one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

We made it back to the tender boat and on to the ship in time to get ready for dinner.

It was pirate night and we were in for a real treat!

Our servers were dressing up like pirates and they had napkins for us to decorate ourselves with. They played music and had the kids (and me of course) march around the restaurant. It was a riot!

I loved that even as adults, we were able to act like kids. That's the magic of Disney.

{ Abby had the best pirate face }

That night they were playing the movie in the big theatre. The kids were in the Club so Logan and I went to see it! I loved it! The kids were ready to be picked up half way through the movie so Laura and Alan were so nice and took them all back to their room until the movie was over. Thanks guys!