Jaedin Makes A Wish
Jaedin's cardiologist nominated him to be granted a wish through the Make-a-Wish Foundation. His wish came true in January 2008. Read the background behind Jaedin's heart condition and the story behind his wish. Here are some photos of his unforgettable experience (sorry for the long download time - someday I'll break this into more pages to speed things up.)

Day 1: Saturday 1/19/08
Portland to Miami


Jaedin is surprised when he spots the limo as he rounds the corner

 


A bon voyage toast in the limo

 


Rock star treatment at Portland Airport!

 


Goofing around in the airport gift shop

 


Berkeley and her travel bag at Portland Airport

 


Jaedin rides the train in Dallas during our layover

 


A fitting billboard in Dallas

 


In-flight entertainment for the kids

 


Our balcony at the Miami Hyatt Regency

 


Day 2: Sunday 1/20/08
Boarding in Miami


 Boarding the Freedom of the Seas

 


Berkeley gets a special lifejacket during the Coast Guard drill

 


The kids love the bunks in the stateroom

 


Addie and Cam wave goodbye to Miami

 


Fun in the room as we pull out of Miami

 


"Welcome Aboard" watermelon and ice sculptures

 


Dancing in the streets party

 


Watching the party from the balcony

 


Perfect size for the porthole

 


Day 3: Monday 1/21/08
Cruising (Miami to Haiti)


Land ahoy!

 


Jaedin steers the ship from the Captain's seat

 


A tour of the bridge from the captain (and the iceberg look-out)

 


Addie takes a turn steering the ship

 


On the bridge

 


Toddler playgroup for Berkeley

 


Mini-golf in the howling wind

 


Air hockey fanatic

 


Brain freeze for Berkeley

 


Jaedin's favorite game: Mario Karts

 


Jaedin doubles up on air hockey paddles

 


Fun at the arcade with unlimited tokens

 


Late-night family fun

 

 


Day 4: Tuesday 1/22/08
Labadee, Haiti


Kids' water park on the beach

 


Freedom of the Seas at anchor

 


Relaxing in Labadee

 


Flea market on the beach

 


Dragons Breath where the waves hit a cave in a rock shaped like a dragon's head that sounds like a dragon breathing

 


Jaedin takes his first dip in the Caribbean

 


The kids all test the waters

 


Ruins in Labadee

 


Jaedin and Berkeley at the picnic lunch

 


Hiking on the trails in Labadee

 


Freedom of the Seas at anchor in Labadee

 


Hot dogs and chocolate chip cookies for lunch

 


Triple-decker lounging on the pool deck

 


Addie strikes a pose on the pool deck

 


Addie and Berkeley back in the stateroom

 


Steaming ahead through the night

 


Triple brain freeze

 


Day 5: Wednesday 1/23/08
Ocho Rios, Jamaica

 


Jaedin and Addie getting ready to climb Dunns Falls

 


Berkeley and Dad after hiking up Dunns Falls

 


Floating down the White River in Jamaica

 


Cam checks the ropes before hitting the rapids

 


Jaedin floats the White River in Jamaica

 


Berkeley kicks back at a seaside restaurant in Jamaica

 


Eating jerk chicken in Jamaica

 


The swirling round pool, Cam's favorite

 


Jaedin relaxing by the pool

 


Keeping warm in the lounge chair

 


Berkeley in the toddler pool

 


Jaedin and Cam race each other in the arcade

 


Enjoying the ice show

 


Riding the pirate ship on the ice rink

 


Backstage at the ice show

 


Jaedin orders shrimp (again)

 


Day 6: Thursday 1/24/08
Grand Cayman


Addie's Titanic pose pulling into Grand Cayman

 


Berkeley kisses a stingray in Grand Cayman

 


Jaedin and Dad snorkeling in Grand Cayman

 


Checking out the fish in Grand Cayman

 


Underwater shot off Grand Cayman

 


Friendly stingrays while snorkeling in Grand Cayman

 


Addie is a bit nervous around the stingrays

 


Each day when we'd come back from dinner, the kids had a special surprise in the room

 


Underage players

 


Jaedin and Cam are special guests in the ice show

 


Formal reception with the ship's captain

 


Addie at the formal dinner

 


Jaedin is worn out by the time dinner rolls around

 


Berkeley at the formal dinner

 


Addie's technique for beating Dad at air hockey

 


Addie and Berkeley during kids night at the dance club

 


Day 7: Friday 1/25/08
Cozumel, Mexico


The kids at the Cozumel cruise ship port

 


Vendor shops on the Cozumel pier

 


Berkeley at the window of the semi-sub

 


Reef formations from the semi-sub

 


Passing boats from the semi-sub

 


A "bus" of fish (as Cam called it) from the semi-sub

 


Passing scuba divers from the semi-sub

 


A Mayan sunstone at Chankanaab National Park

 


Addie at a chapel in El Cedral

 


Iguana in the parking lot at Chankanaab National Park

 


Addie rides a burro at El Cedral

 


Cozumel beach view near Celarain

 


No swimming at the beaches on the east side of the island

 


Panorama at Chankanaab National Park

 


Reconstructed Mayan ruins at Chankanaab National Park

 


Mayan ruins at Chankanaab National Park

 


Addie with Valerie the dolphin at Dolphin Discovery

 


Jaedin with Valerie the dolphin at Dolphin Discovery

 


Jaedin gets a dolphin kiss

 


Addie holds Valerie's fins

 


Valerie performs a dive

 


Dwarfed by the cruise ships on the Cozumel pier

 


Sister ships on the Cozumel pier

 


Boarding the ship one last time

 


Panorama from the Cozumel pier

 


Berkeley's has a snack in the restaurant

 


Kids walking on the promenade

 


One of the many on-board shows

 


Addie meets a princess from the cast after the show

 


Berkeley meets Rapunzel after the show

 


Jaedin is the guest of honor backstage

 


Day 8: Saturday 1/26/08
Cruising (Cozumel to Miami)

 


Getting ready to climb

 


Mom conquers the rock wall

 


The belly-flop competition

 


Dad demonstrates the "Roundabout," his trademark new move on the Flowrider

 


The on-board water park

 


Addie's favorite: free ice cream anytime

 


Addie listens to the poolside calypso band

 


Addie and Cam take pictures of each others on the promenade

 


Berkeley won't be ignored during down-time in the stateroom

 


The kids get their televised talent show awards

 


Jaedin takes a bow as the circus magician

 


Cam plays a tiger in the circus

 


Touring the hot and noisy engine room

 


Touring the engine control room

 


The galley tour

 


Behind the scenes in the main galley

Last sunset from the ship


Kids portrait at the on-board photo studio

 


Family portrait at the on-board photo studio

 


Day 9: Sunday 1/27/08
Return to Portland


A stack of luggage to maneuver  through the crowds

 


Addie beats Dad again at an in-flight game of I Spy

 


Going through the cruise photos and making the most of a 4-hour delay at MIA

 


A fitting billboard in the Miami Airport

 


The kids all crashed for the whole 7-hour leg to San Francisco

 


Back in the limo for the ride home!

 


Lots of thanks are in order for this trip:

Make-a-Wish Foundation
Royal Caribbean
Oregon Limousine Service
Hyatt Regency
American Airlines
+all the random people who donated their frequent flyer miles