North to Alaska, North... the Rush is On

So Friday came, we had been in Seattle for a whole week! Both Andy and Aunt Carolyn flew in Thursday night for the cruise the next morning. We loaded up the black Escalade (I'm assuming this is the first and last time I will ride in one) with all 7 of us for the trip to the cruise ship pier. After a few times heading back to pick up forgotten items (MOM!).... we made it to the ship. The first day at sea was basically finding the family, eating, drinking, and then more eating. 15 of us made the trip; the Stitzer 5, Mom, Carolyn, (another sister) Becky and her fiance Larry, brother Dale, wife Corky and son Riley & brother Greg, wife Echo and son Sean. The view leaving port was very pretty. We could finally see Mt. Rainier after not seeing it all week.

Here is a break down of the cruise:

Day 1: board ship and at sea

Day 2: at sea

Day 3: Juneau, AK

Day 4: Skagway, AK

Day 5: Tracy Arm Fjord and at sea

Day 6: at sea

Day 7: Victoria, BC

Day 8: back in Seattle

I guess the best way to tackle the cruise is just to post a little about each day and different activities. Here are some (Ok, a LOT) pictures of the trip. More to come....