we had the best time in Mexico a couple weeks ago. We had perfect weather, an awesome pool setup for the kids, and wonderful quality family time. I apologize in advance for all the pictures. I only included ones of our immediate family, and I still had to leave so many out. Let’s put it this way… I came home with close to 1500 pictures to sort through so this is actually really not that many. Haha. Cole and Jordan really loved so many things about the week, but one of the highlights for them was, of course, the airplane. They were so cute walking through the airport with their Cars and Dora carry-on suitcases! They felt so big!
Jordan loved the continuous snacks as you can tell!
They also found plenty of other ways to entertain themselves!
Even after a LONG day of traveling there, they were begging to get in the pool as soon as we got to the house. We compromised with letting them get their feet in, but they were up and going early the next morning and were water bugs the rest of our time there!
Jordan is just like Cole was… no fear of the water, swims around like a fish, and goes under like a pro!
I thought Cole was comfortable in the water last summer, but he is at a whole new level now. He pretty much swims independently without a float, but I’m just too nervous still to let him do it without us in the pool.
Here is a “diving” game that he and Aunt Neesha were playing…
Mommy is pretty fun in the pool…
But, Daddy probably wins the prize in that category!
One really nice thing about the trip was that we had so many other people there that Mommy and Daddy got to relax and just be Erin and Murray some times too!
Jordan loved the ocean! She kept asking to go down and see the waves. She also loved looking for snails, hermit crabs, and fish off the pier in front of the house.
Look at these two bathing beauties!!!
Ahhhh, hammock time!
The kids did spend a little time out of the pool so their carry-ons full of toys came in handy! Although there were many things to do besides swim at the house anyway…
Putt-Putt
Tennis
Be silly!
Look for lizards…
We usually ended each night winding down watching a little Backyardigans or Diego.
Tuesday, Murray, Cole, and I went deep sea fishing with Nonny, Poppy, Smith, Justin, and Neesha. Murray and Cole caught a barracuda! Cole was pumped. He said, “I’ve never caught a barracuda before!” Haha. He was also so excited when Uncle Smith caught a sailfish (or sword-sail fish as Cole calls it).
Wednesday, we all went snorkeling. I have to admit, snorkeling isn’t really my favorite thing anyways, and this trip, I basically had a panic attack. We got way too close to a couple fish with big teeth… Anyway, Cole and Jordan enjoyed being able to see all the little fish around the snorkeling starting point. They also liked trying to spot all the iguanas on our way to the lagoon.
Their favorite part that day was the new pool they got to try out and playing “dolphin show” with Nonny!
Some posed shots…
Most nights we stayed at the house, but one night we walked into town to look through some of the little shops and see the animals at the Dolphin Discovery complex. The kids enjoyed trying on all the silly hats!
And eating pizza! The mexican food we ate all week was incredible, but sometimes it is nice to have a family favorite!
Checking out the animals…
I have to admit, it was a little hard to come back, but at the same time, it is always nice to be home. So grateful to have had the opportunity to go to Puerto Adventuras, spend so much time with my family, and have Murray to ourselves for an entire week! It was definitely a week full of precious memories!
