Saturday, June 19, 2010

MEXICO TRIP JUNE 17, 18, 19 & 20



THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

On Thursday John and I left Sandy and drove to Ephraim where we dropped off Maya. From Ephraim we drove to St. George where we had dinner with the Brown's and the Rich's. We took the shuttle to Las Vegas, for an 11:30 p.m. flight to Mexico City. We had a 6 hour layover in Mexico City with no place to lay our heads, then we caught another flight from Mexico City to Cancun. We arrived in Cancun around 1:30 p.m. there we rented a car and drove to Playa del Carmin.

Suggestion, don't take the red eye flights! By the time we got to Playa del Carmin we had 12 hours of flights and layovers. We were very tired, but when we saw the kids it rejuvenated us and we were ready to have some fun in the sun. But we did go to bed early that night.
FRIDAY, JUNE 18TH
Friday evening we walked down 5th Avenue (outdoor and indoor shops), then we walked to the beach. It was so beautiful, we forgot how hot and humid it was. The Rudel's took us to Jay's favorite outdoor restaurant, John really liked it too. I took a picture of it but can't find it on my camera, just picture a hug piece of meet hanging up cooking over flames, tables everywhere, most of them red plastic with chairs to match. Coca cola is written on the back of the chairs. The air is hot and humid, there are a few flies and the drinks don't stay cold very long, but the food really was good. To finish off a great first day we went swimming with the kids before hitting the sack.
I love the beautiful Caribbean ocean and blue sky, it was a little windy as you can tell by the picture
SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH
Saturday the Rudel's took us to Akumal Beach. We snorkeled out in the ocean swimming with the colorful fish and huge turtles, we had so much fun.
I also sat under a palm tree and enjoy the ocean view.
The trees are absolutely stunning all over the Mayan Riviera
Jay and Natalie are getting ready to go out in the water
Sydney's coming back from snorkeling
After playing with the turtles, Jay and Natalie took us to a private area where there is a little lagoon. The lagoon is called Yal-Ku Lagoon. The tropical fish were so colorful.
Collin and Sydney snorkeling

SUNDAY, JUNE 20TH
This was just a layed back day, we walked 5th Avenue, then John took us on a wild goose chase trying to find where he and I got off the ship last year and walked through the streets, our feet were pretty tired and the kids were not too happy, (don't blame them). John and I did find the area later on in the week.
In the evening we strolled along the Playa del Carmin beach.
The kids favorite past time was finding sea shells
Collin and Sydney were so happy to have dinner at McDonald's, Collin is not too fond of outdoor restaurants. He likes restaurants with doors and windows.


The sunsets in Playa del Carmin are spectacular!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

LET'S PLAY BALL............June 1st

THE CARDINALS ......THIS YEARS CHAMPIONS
Dresden and his team went all the way!
The last two games were against the Royals. They were both nail biting games. Both times the Cardinals played neck and neck with the Royals only to win in the very last minute!

Dresden at the end of the championship game A very satisfied look wouldn't you say?

Dresden goes up to bat his couch tells him what he wants him to do

Dresden at bat, what great form

Dresden picking up an outfield ball

And throwing the ball to the third baseman

Last inning, Cards need to score one more to win, coaches rally the team
They did it! A great celebration out on the field

Dresden receiving his 1st place trophy

Congratulations Cardinals, what a team!

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSAY END OF MAY & MASTERING TAEKWONDO.......May 21st


ST. GEORGE TRIP FOR JEAN & VINCES ANNIVERSAY

The Wedding Anniversary was wonderful. Bob & Cindy hosted a beautiful garden party. Many family and friends attended. I forgot my camera!

BIG DAY!

COLLIN'S TESTING DAY

He earned his junior green belt passing with flying colors!

Grandma Jo was still in town so we picked her and the kids up and went to Collins big day. Collin followed everything his teachers told him to do and he answered all the questions correctly. We were so very proud of him. What a guy!

Waiting for instructions from his teacher, Master KimCollins class mates

Collin being quizzed by his instructors



Showing his instructors some of the moves he has learned



Partnering up to do more advanced moves


Master Darren playfully teases Collin before the demonstration


Papa John held the board while Collin kicked it into two pieces!



The trophy presentation, this is his third trophy and when he receives his fourth he will receive a larger trophy

Congratulations Collin, you did a great job

What a wonderful opportunity to see such a skilled young man. Keep up the good work!

WITCHES OF OZ.............Mid May

THE WONDERFUL WITCHES OF OZ
Up With Kids Performance
Sydney loves to sing, dance and act, so her mom and dad enrolled her in an acting group called Up With Kids. This was her first performance in front of a huge audience. Her mom and dad said she did wonderful. Congratulations Sydney, wish we could have seen the play, but we were in California visiting your cousins. Hopefully we'll get to see you in a play next year.
Sydney was the Mayor of Mousietoes

Sydney even had a speaking part, way to go little munchkin!
Sydney received flowers from her mom, dad and grandma Jo. We were so glad that Joann came for a visit from Arizona just in time to see Syd's performance.

You looked beautiful!