Tree Tops & Scary Swings

We started out the morning with a lesson on safety... it was all very simple as the guides which there were 5 of them for our group of 14.  They put all the harnesses on and attached and unattached us to the line every jump.  We were at the max 100 feet above the ground.  It is winter so everything is not as lush and green as it is in the summer but it was beautiful all the same.  I was not really nervous until we had to lower ourselves to the ground.  I found swinging from tree to tree alot of fun but getting down was another story!  The boys really enjoyed it and we pretty much let them go, without instruction from mom!  We bought the pictures from the tour as we were not allowed to bring camera's.  I was disappointed to say the least but the photo's they took were probably much better than the ones I would have gotten.  

I am glad that we spent the afternoon above the trees in the jungle.  It was well worth it!

Aargh! Pirates

Today we took a pirate cruise that included snorkeling and a banana boat ride.  We spent some time on a private beach and had lunch in the galley.  There was alot of entertainment and we pretty much had the ship to ourselves.  

This morning we went across the street to the plaza for a Starbucks and walked around a bit.  We spent the afternoon in the ocean and at the pool where the sun caught each of us and gave us a nice kiss.... owee!  Tonight we will dine in the mexican restaurant and then catch the evening show.  The evening shows have turned out to be Jordan's favorite part, even though he will not admit that.  

Tomorrow we spend the morning above the palm trees. I am not quite sure about this one but I will try because I really want to get some photo's.  

Until tomorrow then....

Hola Amigos

Well today we started the day with a buffet breakfast and a refreshing swim in the pool.  The kids can't get enough of the pool.  We did get a chance to try out the boogie boards in the ocean.  It was alot stronger than the kids imagined.  Alot of salt water was consumed.... in fact we had to stop due to the amount of sand and salt the kids swallowed.  They enjoyed it.  We had lunch which was primarily carbohydrate based as the kids were very hungry after the beating the ocean gave them.  

We booked a couple of tours for the week that will include a pirate ship cruise/snokeling and a zip lineing tour.  I am okay with the ship but hanging 90 feet over the ground is making my palms sweat just thinking about it.  However Jordan is really looking forward to it so who am I to stand in his way and lets not forget how much I love taking pictures and I imagine they will be incredible so long as I don't drop the camera.  

We are looking forward to tomorrow's tour but in the mean time we are going to eat at the chinese buffet and then play cards... or perhaps we will take in the evening show.  Last night we watched the magic show.  It was pretty entertaining.  I know that the time spent hear is really going to be something the kids remember so we are trying to make it the best we can.

Every moment is part of "Our Story"

Leaving on a jet plane...

The smell of flowers, skin that feels soft because of the humidity, sounds of waves crashing and site of palm trees swaying are only some of the reasons we are looking forward to our trip. The day has finally come! We are leaving for Neuvo Vallarta in the morning. We have a few plans that include a trip to the boardwalk and snorkeling, everything else we will decide as a family when we get there.

My only wish is that we all enjoy ourselves and no one gets ill. We are scheduled to get in around 1:00 pm so I imagine we will settle in and then straight to the pool. Josh is looking forward to the pool as well as the ocean. Jordan would like to try wind surfing. I am much to afraid of the ocean so I will sit on the beach on the edge of my seat worrying.

Darren and I are looking forward to the fruit and beverages as we have both been on a strict diet for the last 2 weeks leading up to today. I am sure the food will taste better being that we have been so restricted.

I will post some pics and try to journal everyday! Adios Amigos

Happy 40th Birthday to me!

40 years old... I sure don't feel 40.  I had a wonderful birthday.  I celebrated my 40 years with all of my friends and some of my family.  I surrounded myself with the people I love the most and it was amazing.  I think the dressing in 80's clothing was alot of fun although we were all a little conservative we had a good time.  I hope the next 40 are as fun as the first.  Thank you for all the birthday wishes. 

I guess turning 40 had to be part of "our story"...