Well for Christmas this year we tried to be a bit more frugal and go on a family trip instead! Kyle and Danielle got a hook up in Rocky Pointe and so a plan was made. We had such a great time! Hopefully more pics to come but our camera was dropped into the depths of the ocean while all the boys and Brekin were deep sea fishing. Day one drive a short 3.5 hours and down a long dirty road to PARADISE!!!!!
We got there and had some sweet little men take everything up to our room and I mean everything. The place had no elevators so I and sure Adam was grateful for the service. We packed stuff and food for an army! We were also greeted by our great Texas family and what a sweet reunion it was all the kids were already planning and soooooo excited. We unpacked a bit and looked around and had a "Scrump" meal by Danielle. Homemade salsa and tortillas were one of the best things about this place.
Day 2 a trip to town was an order for some street tacos that were wonderful. The kids had a great time walking up and down the market. Mya and a few of the other girls got their hair braided and everyone enjoyed a ice cream. On the walk back to the car Mya wouldn't let me pass by the swim cover up Red with sparkles so she was so happy! We came back home for an evening swim in the best heated pool and a "Miami Vice" to drink at the side of the pool. What a treat of pina colada and daiquiri. DIVINE! Then it was baths and dinner and bed for the kids a sleepover was a must for the cousins. Actually rather different sleeping arrangements with Molly and I sleeping in one room and the dads sleeping in another room with the babies in the bathrooms! Don't tell it worked for the night and the mom's actually got to sleep in and the dads woke at 7am. Speaking of sleep we had some late nights, but some great sleeping in too and I love to sleep in and having black out shades worked great! The kids had no idea it was daytime or nap time!
Day 3 such a blustery day so windy and cold! It looked like a hurricane was coming! We stayed inside most of the day but the place had lots of games and movies and KARAOKE! Adam and Ashton got a standing ovation for a song "Big Butts" It was one of the funniest things I have ever seen and the whole resort of people loved them and asked if they would do another song!
Day 4 Lots of swimming and walking on the beach to find so amazing shells and sand crabs. We also had face painting and more movies and exploring! The kids rode bikes up and down the hallway of the place and played the DS's and enjoyed the time they had to spend together!
day 4
Saying goodbye to the Texas cousins which was a hard thing to do I was crying first thing in the morning and didn't really stop till later that day. It is so great that we all get along and the kids pick right up where they left off. They are so tender with each other and love unconditionally. I am even tearful talking about it! I sure love them and miss them lots. We are going to get our skype up so we can talk more. After a somber goodbye we needed some more of those tacos. To our surprise Kyle and his family were there too! No more goodbyes just a wave. We enjoyed the lunch and then headed to the Aquarium. It was a little place but there was a lot in store for these kids and us. A whole bunch of tanks of different fish, sea turtles to feed and pet, and nothing better that ARTURO the sea lion! He was really incredible and we were able to feed him through the hole in the fence the kids were mesmerized and Lucas cried the whole time until it was time to leave he said goodbye. At one point my dad was turned to look at he turtles and the Art peeked his head through the hole and nudged my dad's shoulder. He was a little freaked out and it gave us a great laugh.
Day5 we headed home and ended a fantastic vacay much needed after all this work lately. Relaxation, great food, and good company is the key to a wonderful time! Till next time the memories will last forever!
