Heading to the airport - the boys do love their Limo rides!!
The just in case drill - we tried to keep Shaun
in it the whole time!!
Our first of many frosty beverages!
Ben hanging on the balcony outside our cabin!
At port in Nassau
Welcome to the Bahamas
Swimming in the Mickey Pool!
Captain Jack and Pirate Ben
The boys with Pirate Minnie!
Chip & Dale at the Beach!
Our Beach Bums
You can't go on a cruise and not play a little
Shuffle board!
Mom and her handsome sailors!
Shaun enjoyed all the eating!!
WOW!! What a great trip! We all loved the Disney Cruise. And Make a Wish made it so special for Ben. His trip started with a Limo ride to the airport which he has been quite accustomed too! The boys were both so excited when they saw the ship for the first time (okay Daddy and Mommy were pretty excited too!). We got on and had a great lunch! The emergency drill was pretty funny, the boys liked the big orange life vests! There was a really fun party as we set sail and Mommy and Daddy had frosty beverages, Ben got to do some dancing, which he always loves, and we met some really nice people. The first night we had dinner at Triton's, the Little Mermaid restaurant. The boys really enjoyed running into all the different characters all over the ship. We went exploring after dinner and then Shaun and Mommy turned in early Shaun was exhausted (no nap) and Mommy was a little sea sick - just a little! The Bens went exploring again and found the ping pong, and Foosball tables and went to one of the shows.
The first morning we were in Nassau in the Bahamas. We had planned a glass bottom boat excursion but it was cancelled due to high seas. So we went shopping for a little while and got t-shirts mailed a few post cards and got some really cool whistles for Ben's class. They are nice and load Ms Jessica should LOVE them. Then we went back on the ship to play! We went swimming in the Mickey Pool, and Ben went to Green Plastic Soldier Boot Camp (part of the programming at Oceaniers Club for kids his age.) We ate lunch by the pool and Daddy and Mommy had a few more frosty beverages! Shaun was the splash king of the Mickey Pool! The second night on board was Pirate night - so you know we had fun!! The boys dressed in pirate costumes for dinner. Then Ben went to Pirate camp where Captain Hook made an appearance, and Shaun and Ben and I went to see the show "Toy Story the Musical" it was wonderful, Shaun didn't even move for the hour and a half show!! Then Shaun and Daddy turned in for the night and Pirate Ben and Mommy headed up for the Pirate Party on deck (at 10pm!!!) Ben and I danced and partied for a while and then turned in, Mommy stayed up and watched the fireworks from our balcony.
Saturday we got up super early and spent the day at Disney's Private Island Castaway Cay! We took Shaun to Nemo camp for 2 hours so we could try and take Ben snorkeling, but he wasn't interested once we got there, the seas were a little rough still so it was probably a good decision. We played on the beach for a while and then went and picked up Shaun - these boys are definitely beach bums! We were out there all day playing in the water and building (and smashing) sandcastles! We got to see the Flying Dutchman from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie - which was very cool and piratey! That afternoon we got the boys to take a nap (finally) so they would be in good moods for Ben's special surprise. Ben and the rest of us got to have a private juice and cookies party with Captain Mickey and the Captain of the Disney Wonder. They had a Disney photographer there so we got lots of great pictures - just none on our camera - Ha! Shaun got a little rough with Mickey's nose but other than that it was a really special treat. After dinner on the third night we went back to our room and we played with some fun pirate toys the boys talked us into buying - like they needed more pirate toys!
It was such a great trip - and over way to soon. Dana our Make A Wish hostess on the boat made it really special for Ben. Every time we left the room she would come in and drop off a special surprise. She left him a pirate Mickey doll, cookies, petifores and chocolate covered strawberries (a big favorite of Mommys!!) She also gave him tickets for fun activities on Castaway Cay! She also arranged the special meeting with Captain Mickey!
The boys are already talking about their next Disney Cruise or as Shaunie calls it "Mickey Cruise"! So it looks like we will be going again!
On another topic - we heard the Hogs for the Cause fund raiser on Saturday was a lot of fun! We were really bummed that we missed it. Thank you to all our friends, family and community for coming out and supporting Ben and Pediatric Brain Cancer. And of course enjoying all the delicious PIG!!
What a great couple of days!!
Love you all
The Sarrat Family!!
17 comments:
Hey Guys,
Glad to hear you all had a great trip. Sounds wonderful! I bet the boys loved meeting Capt Jack. I love all the pictures, everyone looks happy.
We will be in clinc on Wed also, so we hope to see you all. I think Kale and Timmy are schedule to be there too.
Love and Prayers
Cindy and Anna
We have been lucky enough to do the Disney Cruise 7 times and my most indelible memory this trip was meeting Ben and the family!
God Bless,
The Clover Family
man it looks like you guys had so much fun...I wish I could have been there with you.
keep cruising buddy and I 'll see you in a couple weeks.
-uncle Mikey
Wow, Ben, it looks like you had so much fun. And Shaunie didn't go overboard, YEAH!!! I can't believe that you got to go sailing with Captain Jack! I love the pictures, especially the one of Shaunie eating, hahaha! You two are definitely the cutest sailors that Mickey has ever sailed with. I love you, little man. See you at school.
Wow -- what a wonderful trip! I am so glad you guys had such fun -- it sounds like it was absolutely perfect for your family. Make A Wish is truly an incredible organization, isn't it? I just didn't realize it until Caleb's MAW experience -- and now as I read about so many others.
It's great to see photos of Ben and your family so happy! Praying for continued health and happiness and only calm seas ahead!
Blessings -
Kim
Caleb Spady's mom
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Ben, I am sooo jealous. While I am at school doing all this hard study you get to go to the bahamas, your mom had dad got to have many frosty drinks. Its not fair. Not only did you get to see mickey for a whole week but you almost got to go snorkling and you got to relax in the hot sun.(hope you got a little tan, I know i need one). I cant believe you got to go to the bahamas before me im soo jealous, but too bad because it looks like you had a blast, and you got to wear your pirate coustume while you met captain jack. You have the best pictures you are Shaunie are the cutest little boys ever. love you.
Ahoy Matey's looks like you had a great time, even if Mommy was a bit of a land lubber the first day. Hmmmm no one made Shaun walk the plank, he must have been on his best behavior.
Love, Ms. Amy
Ahoy Ben,
Great photos! We especially liked the ones with you in your pirate gear. That Captain Jack is one handsome pirate!!! Just like you!!! AARGH!!!
Can we assume that you didn't meet any sharks or other unfriendly fish on your trip? (Can you tell this is going to lead to more fish jokes???)
What happens when you cross a great white shark with a cow?
I don't know...but I wouldn't want to milk it!
If they made a movie starring the Loch Ness monster and the great white shark from Jaws, what would the movie be called?
Loch Jaws!
What sea animal can be adjusted to play music?
The tune-a fish!
With that, as always, we’ll say, “Adios amigo!”
Love you!
Dave and Ginger
Hey Erin - Did you know there's a Terrace/RONS Club group on facebook? I know you would love reading the entries!
Love you!
Ginger
Wow, it looks like you guys had a great time. Please take me with you next time...
Keep doing what your doing Ben! Thoughts and prayers now and always.
Jim
Hi there Ben! I thought I posted a comment yesterday, but today I don't see it. Who knows where it went? Your cruise looks like the greatest cruise ever!! Captain Jack sure was lucky to get his picture taken with you!! He'll probably be asking you to be an official pirate on the ship.You'll just have to tell him NO, because you have a lot of learning to do at school.
You and Shaun are the most handsome pirates EVER!!!
I'm glad you and your family had a such a terrific time!!!
Love you bunches and bunches!
Mrs. Rita
Ahoy Ben, Soooo glaaad you had fun on the cruise ship. You and Shaun are great sailors, pirates and beach bums. I think you get the beach bum gene from your MoM and Aunt Mego. See you in AZ in a couple of weeks. Sandee and John
WOW...sounded like a GREAT trip!!
Ben you're an AMAZING lil pirate!!
Keep your sword held high,
Brandy, Tim, Kody, Tyson, and Tiki
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