The View From Where I'm Standing

There are a lot of fun things about going on a trip with 17 other people (who are related to you, nonetheless). And, when you spend a lot of time with people you rarely see otherwise, you learn some interesting things about them.

Like this little conversation that happened in the bathroom of our shared hotel room:
brother-in-law: Honey, did you pack my razor?
sister-in-law: No. Didn't you?
b-i-l: I didn't. I'll have to share yours.
s-i-l: I hate sharing razors!
b-i-l: You do it all the time, you just don't know it.

Or, the fact that you family of in-laws is INTENSELY into karaoke. And they are 'superstars.' And they like to wear boas and wigs!

Or, that nothing can make tempers flair up like a disagreement over the rules of Rook. And there are some seriously competitive "Five Crowns" players in this group.

Or, that your skinniest sister-in-law can down an ice cream cone any time, day or night. And, I could usually oblige when asked to 'get one too.'

Or, that a 'birthday cake' can be instantly crafted from stateroom towels, the "today on the cruise" schedule, and some safety pins. Amazing!

Or, that when you travel in such a large clan of folks who are fully-clothed and sober in the Caribbean, people will automatically peg you as Mormons.


Just wanted to give a 'shout out' to the gang to say "thanks" for all the fun, fun memories made at sea! We miss you all (and your antics) already!