What a wonderful gift it is to go on a cruise with loved ones. We have often talked of planning a holiday with all , but it never seems to be able to work out. Of course, not sure anyone place would be able to handle this group together. We do tend to get a little loud at times.LOL We have great fun here at home though. Every major holiday we spend together as a family. One son has a large pool and a wife who loves to entertain, so that is where we are for the warmer holidays, and the winter ones are still at my house. The kids all want to be "home" for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I love it that they do. I'm lucky that I don't have to share with any in law families!So, enjoy that cruise and if you get to shop in some exotic place, bring back pretty fabrics to show all of us.