I want to start off with how much fun the girls and I had on Saturday. I swear I was comfortable with everyone from the start! How often does one feel their children are safe around "strangers" in an instant? I had the same feeling in Baltimore. The kids got along great and made some real connections. If anyone else has the opportunity to meet others before the cruise
DO IT!! I know it will feel like we are meeting up with "old friends" when we get to the terminal.

If I get this opportunity again, I will definately try to bring DH. He does have some issues about the internet and talking with people, but he will quickly learn what this is truly all about.
I will tell him soon.
Brack, Annette, and JoJo - I wish we had more time to see you. You are very sweet and friendly! I'm glad you had a nice time and Annette had the chance to see we are not

Dina loved meeting JoJo!
Elaine, Ken, Giona, and Jeae - What a fun, friendly, and energized family! I was so thrilled when I saw online that you would be making the trip! What a surprise that you were able to just hop on your plane and meet us! I'm just sorry that my children are not as enthusiastic about the big rides and couldn't spend as much time with yours. I hope to be able to spend some time with you on the cruise to talk about your adventures. My DH would love to hear about them as he loves to travel as well.
Kristina, Andy, and Devon - It was so great to see you again! What a difference a trip makes.

It seemed like Andy and Devon were much more comfortable. Sarah had a good time going off to play games with Devon. How is it I had no worries about letting her go off without me? I'm just sorry they will be in different clubs, but they can hang out doing lots of other things on board. If you want to see Andy smile, just introduce him to a Bernie (or take him on a plane ride)!! Kristina is the sweetest!!
Brandi, Jason, Jake, and Eliza - What an awesome family! Thank you so much for showing us your "backyard." Ok, Kristina's old backyard too!

You don't know the thrill I got when I drove through Schuylkill Haven knowing I would be meeting you soon. Sorry we didn't get to have dinner Friday.

Dina is still talking about Jake and loved seeing the pictures we have as well as the ones Kristina posted. She totally gets that he and the other kids she has met will be on the cruise with her. And she just adored Eliza!
It is uncanny, but everyone was just as I had thought they would be. The park and dinner was so fun and exciting. I am sure that anyone who saw us had no idea that we had never "met" before! There was never a moment of uneasiness with talking about everything and anything! No silent glances. No long pauses in conversation. No "what do we say or do now." We truly had a wonderful time.