Experiencing Halloween on a cruise ship had never been our top priority when we booked our cruise for that week of the month. But it turned out to be pretty entertaining. Our cabin steward left this greeting for us after he had cleaned for the day.
We walked around the ship with the likes of people [animals??] like this.
The chefs were also doing their best to make Halloween memorable for the passengers.
We absolutely could not believe how many passengers had actually brought full-blown Halloween costumes to wear on the ship. It had never once occurred to us to do so.
The parade began with the people who had signed up walking across the centrum and posing for a photo. These are just a few of the many who were hoping to win first place for best costume.
The winners were announced and then the balloons fell.
During the cruise, Glen and I enjoyed listening to some of the musicians located throughout the ship. So relaxing. Definitely more relaxing this evening than the ruckus going on in the centrum.
When we were going back to our cabin, the Halloween party had broken up and there were only two lone dinosaurs left on the dance floor. It had really been fun enjoying all the Halloween festivities on the ship.
Now let's compare this Trump costume to the next photo.
I got a good chuckle when Rachel posted my brother Andy all decked out in costume.
Then the dance party began as the results were being tallied.
I asked our children to send photos of their Halloween costumes. It was a sad report Ben gave of their family. And then Laurie chimed in on their sad Halloween news.
Jacob's family had prepared for the spooky holiday.
And then Claire ends up sick with pneumonia.
Jacob said she pushed herself to go trick-or-treating despite not feeling well.
Many years ago when Jacob was young, he, too, was sick with pneumonia on Halloween. That's rotten timing for a kid to be sick.
These are Sarah's family's Halloween photos. Looks like Jonah and Lincoln wore different costumes to their school parade than they did out trick-or-treating.
Yes, this is Lincoln... At least I am pretty sure it is Lincoln... I recognize the shoes from what he was wearing in the school Halloween parade.
Carson makes a fine-looking skeleton.
While on the subject of skeletons, Sarah showed the skeleton Lincoln made using his name written in cursive as the spine. She commented how surprisingly well the letters lined up to how the bones really look.
And there goes Eli. Dressed as Eli. Off to play with friends.
Rebecca's family put their carved pumpkins out on display.
Only one little Golden dressed up in costume this year.
Actually, Madison was not the only Golden in costume at school that day. Rebecca had gotten back into subbing after recovering from her scary illness. Once she felt comfortable wearing the boot, she was ready to face life again.
And just in time to don this Halloween costume. She often subs in special ed where there is a group of teachers. They were all dressing up as characters from the movie "Inside Out."
Each one was a different feeling. Rebecca's was Disgust. She was very thankful the teacher she was subbing for provided her with the costume.
Funny story. There is a child with autism who doesn't really pay much attention to Rebecca at all when she is there subbing.
But this day she kept addressing Rebecca, calling her "Disgust" all throughout the day. The little girl just loves the movie and knows all the characters.
Abe's family was getting into the Halloween spirit as well sending some cute photos of their children.
These next photos of Monty are so very adorable of him all dressed up as a jockey.
Costume change for trick-or-treating, but still every bit as adorable.
It is always so fun to see the costumes the grandchildren are wearing. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
