So after a crazy 2010 we were ready to start the year off right. So we went to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico with part of my family. We definitely missed the family that couldn't be there, but we really enjoyed the time we had with the people that were there.
We have had this trip planned for almost a year and a half and to say the least we were a little nervous to take the kids down there because of all of the problems they have had with in the last few years, however, come to find out it was actually way safe and I didn't feel the least bit scared. The place we stay is seriously paradise. Everything is at your fingertips, the weather is always beautiful, the people are so nice, the food is great, and the atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking. Here are some of the things we did…
1. Built sandcastles. Lindsey, Justin, Raini and I worked on one for a while, which surprisingly, was really fun, until Mr. Bode man came and kicked it over:( He is totally all BOY.
2. Played in the Ocean. Raini loved to run from the waves, while Bode jumped into them.
3. Soaked up rays. This was definitely needed, everyone needs to take a trip in January just to get a little vitamin D.
4. Drank Pina Coladas and more Pina Colodas and tried a couple of new drinks, which were all scrumptious.
5. Went down the alligator slides 5 million times. Made Raini go down even though she screamed bloody murder, she will do anything for a package of “Sour Things.”
6. Went to the pirate pinata night where the girls were in a dancing competition and the boys in a pushup competition. Raini hit the pirate piñata and Bode hit both boots off the pirate and made sure to grab them and bring them home for souvenirs.
7. Clint, Grandpa, and Justin played tennis in the morning with Bode earning lots of quarters being the ball boy.
8. Sat in a sales presentation, which we almost got succored into buying because it really is awesome down there, but when we came back to reality and realized that we couldn't afford it we took all the free stuff and ran.
9. Watched the tigers pace in their cages.
10. Went to the Sports club where they had an awesome kids pool, bounce house, and blowup obstacle course for the kids. It was fun timing each other while we ran through the obstacle course.
11. Bike Riding. I love to see my parents on bikes!
12. Chilling in my parents pent house which came with a nice little hot tub on the balcony.
13. Ate wonderful food! Of course the breakfast was the best!
14. Played games. The best was watching Bode play Spoons.
15. Sunday watched a movie about temples and then played “Guess what temple?”
So overall it was a great vacation. Thanks to my parents who made it possible for us to go, we love you guys! Nothing is better than spending time with the fam!
We have had this trip planned for almost a year and a half and to say the least we were a little nervous to take the kids down there because of all of the problems they have had with in the last few years, however, come to find out it was actually way safe and I didn't feel the least bit scared. The place we stay is seriously paradise. Everything is at your fingertips, the weather is always beautiful, the people are so nice, the food is great, and the atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking. Here are some of the things we did…
1. Built sandcastles. Lindsey, Justin, Raini and I worked on one for a while, which surprisingly, was really fun, until Mr. Bode man came and kicked it over:( He is totally all BOY.
2. Played in the Ocean. Raini loved to run from the waves, while Bode jumped into them.
3. Soaked up rays. This was definitely needed, everyone needs to take a trip in January just to get a little vitamin D.
4. Drank Pina Coladas and more Pina Colodas and tried a couple of new drinks, which were all scrumptious.
5. Went down the alligator slides 5 million times. Made Raini go down even though she screamed bloody murder, she will do anything for a package of “Sour Things.”
6. Went to the pirate pinata night where the girls were in a dancing competition and the boys in a pushup competition. Raini hit the pirate piñata and Bode hit both boots off the pirate and made sure to grab them and bring them home for souvenirs.
7. Clint, Grandpa, and Justin played tennis in the morning with Bode earning lots of quarters being the ball boy.
8. Sat in a sales presentation, which we almost got succored into buying because it really is awesome down there, but when we came back to reality and realized that we couldn't afford it we took all the free stuff and ran.
9. Watched the tigers pace in their cages.
10. Went to the Sports club where they had an awesome kids pool, bounce house, and blowup obstacle course for the kids. It was fun timing each other while we ran through the obstacle course.
11. Bike Riding. I love to see my parents on bikes!
12. Chilling in my parents pent house which came with a nice little hot tub on the balcony.
13. Ate wonderful food! Of course the breakfast was the best!
14. Played games. The best was watching Bode play Spoons.
15. Sunday watched a movie about temples and then played “Guess what temple?”
So overall it was a great vacation. Thanks to my parents who made it possible for us to go, we love you guys! Nothing is better than spending time with the fam!
Smashing Lindsey's perfect Gingerbread house. And eating it even though it was a month old.
So a couple times a month I watch one of my cute neighbors, Tate. We try and do some fun stuff when he comes over so he enjoys coming over. So here we are at the dinosaur park. Love this place! Here is Raini's favorite Dino!! I wonder why? And the boys digging for fossils.
BOde the fire fighter
