Lila and the hot comb

While Nikki and I were vacationing with Festival at Sea, LJ and Lila hung out with Idear and Melvin (my grandparents).

Idear pressed Lila's hair, and in true diva in training form, Lila had an impromptu photo shoot.

Festival at Sea

Nikki and I just returned from the 2007 Festival at Sea cruise. Festival at Sea is an African American themed cruise. Everything from the on-board entertainment to the elevator music is from an African American perspective (food notwithstanding - no Collards in the dining room).

We had a blast. We went with a group with 16 friends and family members. The ports of call included: Key West, Nassau, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. We were fortunate to dodge Hurricane Dean all week.

We didn't take the kids this year but we'll definitely include them in the fun next year.

If anyone is interested in booking, let me know. The good cabins typically sell out by mid Oct.

A few pics below.



LG, Nikki, Mom, Summer, and Aunt Birdie getting their Cupid Shuffle on.



LG takes time out to enjoy a Cuban



Nikki made friends with the Sushi guy



Nikki sang back up in the Gospel Concert




Dunn's River Falls






LG and Summer


We miss the water already


White Linen Night


Cali Roots Crew Cruisers brought the party to the boat




Mom and Jimmy took first prize in the costume contest