Mexico 2010

A few weeks ago we went on a family vacation back to Mexico. Ever since the wedding we have been itching to take the kids back there. We were so excited to have a relaxing vacation with the kids at the beach and that is exactly what we had. On arrival I was informed by Dave and the kids that they did NOT want to plan anything the entire time we were there….so our plan for the vacation was NOT to plan…and it worked out perfect. The entire family was perfectly content sitting next to the pool sipping on delicious blended drinks.

Some of the other highlights from the trip were playing in the sand and the ocean, painting pottery, daily Latin dancing (this was my favorite), yoga, water aerobics, eating, and getting a lot of sun (too much for some of the family).

If you asked each of us what our favorite part was Kyle would probably say the ocean salad and the blended drinks. Allicia would maybe say swimming or the ocean. Ava would say playing in the sand and Mom and Dad would say spending the time with the kids and our spa day.

Part of our package included an hour massage for each of us, 15 minute reflexology and $30.00 each to put towards a spa package. We both ended up spending close to 3 hours each at the spa on one of the days. It worked out perfect for me to hang out the kids while Dave went and then he hung out with the kids while I was away. It was SOOO relaxing and perfect!

And a few stories from the trip….Kyle completed one of the items on his bucket list…apparently he wanted to skinny dip in the ocean, so he did. Allicia learned to Latin dance with Mom and caught a ton of little crabs when she was looking for shells on the beach, and Ava was taught to say Ola by one of the bar tenders at the swim up bar.

The only down fall to the vacation was that it had to end! The kids are already asking when we can go back. We’re hoping the next family vacation is Singapore……get ready for us Carolyn and Lionel!