{ Carnival Elation }

We got on the ship around noon and got started having fun!  First stop was the Tiffany dining room for our buffet lunch.  We didn't really know what to expect, but there were LOTS of food choices, so everyone was happy.  We didn't bring the camera, unfortunately, but there was food everywhere.  The kids especially liked the never-ending soft serve ice cream.  YUM! 

After lunch, we headed back to our rooms, put on swimsuits and hit the pool.  This is where we spent most of our daytime hours while we were on the ship.  The Elation had a great waterslide that the kids loved!

The kids also spent a large amount of time at Camp Carnival.  They had fun activities for all age groups.  They played Wii, colored cruise ship t-shirts and had dance parties.  Pretty fun stuff!

Kids dressed for dinner with their Camp Carnival bears.

Most of the evenings, we went to a nice dining room for dinner.  We dressed up and ate like kings and queens.  The dinners were delicious, but the desserts were fantastic!  My favorites were the blanc and white bread pudding, chocolate melting cake and they also had a fabulous, melt in your mouth, cheesecake!

In the evenings we saw comedians, attended dance shows, and even watched Anna Grace and Sarah do karaoke!  That was impressive!  Anna Grace sang, "If I Die Young" and Sarah rocked out to "So What!"  I wish I'd taken pictures of everything, but didn't want to drag the camera everywhere I went.  :)

Here's another picture inside the cabin.  Harrison started out sharing a room with me and Lee and then decided that Memaw's room was more fun, so here's where all 5 of them slept!  2 sets of bunk beds and a rolling bed on the floor!

Everyone loved coming back from dinner to find towel animals on our beds.  This elephant was one of my favorites!

The ship made one stop, in Cozumel.  We had a great time on the island.  More on that tomorrow!  :o)