We have spent a wonderful week with the Bailey clan at sea! A Disney Cruise was the celebration of choice for my parents to celebrate their 45th anniversary. We had a fabulous time. The boat was filled with all kinds of fun activities especially geared for children (and parents seeking an occasional break from parenting!). We enjoyed shows, games, swimming, way too much food, but above all just being together. Our families are spread out all over the country which makes it a rare occasion for us to all be together. It was really great for brothers and sister-in-laws to reconnect and cousins to play and make memories all under the prideful watch of Grammy and Gramdaddy.
There is no way a few pictures could tell the whole story, but here are a few.
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| 15 Baileys at one dinner table each night: heaven help us! |
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| COUSINS!!! Sarah(5), Wes(7), Hudson(7), Katherine Mae(11mo.), Charlie(4), Collin(8), Marin(6) |
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| Happy 45th, Mom and Dad!!! |
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| The children loved getting ready for "Pirate Night" on the ship! |
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| The whole family got in on the action! |
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| The rumors are true: not only have I grown a beard, I've become a pirate!!! |
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| The whole Bailey clan! |
The Disney Cruise will certainly be a memorable week for all the Baileys! It will be one of many summer memories for the Baileys of Morganton, though. We leave for Scotland in the morning (I better finish packing and getting the house ready!) for our 5 week pulpit exchange adventure. We are SO excited and wish to express once again our gratitude for the gift of this time for Sabbatical. We are so very blessed. Next post from me will be from Scotland - I will be writing in and you must read with a Scotish brogue! Good luck and God speed!
-MRB
