We Have Pirates for Parents

Every year, Dad Z plans a fun get-a-way for him and Mom Z during their anniversary (Feb 12). This year, he took Mom on a cruise. They left from Long Beach, so we got to have them at our apartment before and after they left.

The two themes of the trip were The Love Boat and Pirates. Pretty much their cabin was decked out with love boat and pirate decor all week long, making their room the largest fire hazard on the ship. They were even wearing crazy pirate costumes when we picked them up!
Jeremy and I took part in the planning of the trip by designing a treasure hunt for Mom and Dad. We made a map of clues that took them up and down Huntington Beach Main St and Pier. While they were traipsing around in public wearing pirate costumes and getting weird looks, we sped to the beach to bury the authentic treasure chest filled with fake- and even real- jewels. About fifteen minutes later, two awkward looking pirates came plunking along the sand, ready to dig for their treasure!

Later, we took our parents to a beach in South Laguna called Treasure Island. We explored the tide pools once again, which never gets old. Also during the weekend, we took them to the Getty Museum and the Newport Beach Temple. It was Varrry fun!

Comments

Rachel said…
oh how i want to come visit you... you seem to have so much fun with your guests... i hope to someday! wish i could travel all the time, but school and work get in teh way!
March 1, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Anonymous said…
What GREAT pictures of all of you! I love the digging for the treasure chest, THE MAP, their pirate clothes, tide pools and of course the beach pics, (blue sky and ocean) and of course how cute you both look together! THANK YOU so muchness!!
March 2, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing the pictures....no one knows how to liven up a trip as does Denece and Gary. They were so glad to be able to spend some time with you. Who knew living in Southern Cal. could be so much fun....
Love ya, Grandma D.
March 2, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Anonymous said…
You guys have way too much fun!
March 3, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Dawn said…
What a fun time. How creative.

and YAY! You had your camera with you.
March 4, 2009 at 12:37 PM

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