Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Mexico was a blast! We dropped off some extra baggage, aka "the kids" at Brandaan's parents house and hopped on a cruise ship to the Mexican Riviera.
The first stop was in Acapulco where we hung out at the beach. The guy's played a few games of football and the girls were more adventurous and rode jet skis. After the beach we made our way over to go bungee jumping. Brandaan and I didn't jump, but our friends did. We regretted not jumping later. We then ate some authentic Mexican food and then made our way over to see the cliff diving show. We ate some Mexican Pizzas and drank apple soda as we watched. MMMM! We were addicted to this apple soda the entire trip. We then made our way back to our ship to set sail to the next destination.
The next place was Ixtapa. We took a water taxi over to a beach. The guys went snorkeling, kayaking and rode the banana boat. The girls sunbathed, got massages and drank some fruity drinks. MMMM! We packed up and went to swim with the dolphins. This was the highlight of our entire trip. When we got there, they had already started their last show and didn't have room for us. Luckily, Ben spoke spanish and talked the guys into giving our group of five our own private showing. Those of you that have gone before know that you go in a large group and have to wait a long time to ride the dolphins just once. We were lucky that it was just us five. We got to skip the introduction and ride the dolphins the entire time. It was a blast! They have two dolphins put their noses on each one of your feet and then push you out of the water. The guys were attempting flips. Imagine that they are so strong as to push Brandaan out of the water! Wow!
Our last stop was Manzanilla. We got a taxi over to a beach where there was a sunken ship. The guys went snorkeling and the girls soaked up the sun. We then decided to ride ATV's through the jungle. We went to a place where there were jumps and of course the guys were crazy! Check out the pictures of them popping wheelies! When we went through the jungle, we went through a river. The guys were crashing into each other and pulling some serpentine evasive driving through the water...water was everywhere. We were all soaked and sooo dirty. It was so much fun!
The first stop was in Acapulco where we hung out at the beach. The guy's played a few games of football and the girls were more adventurous and rode jet skis. After the beach we made our way over to go bungee jumping. Brandaan and I didn't jump, but our friends did. We regretted not jumping later. We then ate some authentic Mexican food and then made our way over to see the cliff diving show. We ate some Mexican Pizzas and drank apple soda as we watched. MMMM! We were addicted to this apple soda the entire trip. We then made our way back to our ship to set sail to the next destination.
The next place was Ixtapa. We took a water taxi over to a beach. The guys went snorkeling, kayaking and rode the banana boat. The girls sunbathed, got massages and drank some fruity drinks. MMMM! We packed up and went to swim with the dolphins. This was the highlight of our entire trip. When we got there, they had already started their last show and didn't have room for us. Luckily, Ben spoke spanish and talked the guys into giving our group of five our own private showing. Those of you that have gone before know that you go in a large group and have to wait a long time to ride the dolphins just once. We were lucky that it was just us five. We got to skip the introduction and ride the dolphins the entire time. It was a blast! They have two dolphins put their noses on each one of your feet and then push you out of the water. The guys were attempting flips. Imagine that they are so strong as to push Brandaan out of the water! Wow!
Our last stop was Manzanilla. We got a taxi over to a beach where there was a sunken ship. The guys went snorkeling and the girls soaked up the sun. We then decided to ride ATV's through the jungle. We went to a place where there were jumps and of course the guys were crazy! Check out the pictures of them popping wheelies! When we went through the jungle, we went through a river. The guys were crashing into each other and pulling some serpentine evasive driving through the water...water was everywhere. We were all soaked and sooo dirty. It was so much fun!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
We started the day by going out and getting pumpkins. Kaden was so excited to carve them. He decided to carve a pirate into his since that's what he was dressing up as for the big night!
After that, we got all dressed up and hit Trunk-or-Treat. It was at the park, so Kaden and Reese were more excited about the playground than the candy.
We then met up with the Fitch's and the Howard's and hit the neighborhood. Kaden had a great time with Boston and it was so cool that they were both pirates. It took Kaden a little while to believe that Boston was really Boston because of the costume. Travis was being so funny trying to weasle his way into the pictures I was taking of the kids. Thanks Travis for making our night so much fun. You get funnier each time we hang out with you guy's.
After we cleaned out the neighborhood, Kaden had to go to Gramma Nash's house. He was heartbroken when she wasn't home. It was so funny...in a good way...that he would get so mopey over this. We then made our way home to sort out the candy and have hot chocolate and cookies. It was a perfect night. Thanks to all that made it so much fun and all our neighbors for all the great candy!
After that, we got all dressed up and hit Trunk-or-Treat. It was at the park, so Kaden and Reese were more excited about the playground than the candy.
We then met up with the Fitch's and the Howard's and hit the neighborhood. Kaden had a great time with Boston and it was so cool that they were both pirates. It took Kaden a little while to believe that Boston was really Boston because of the costume. Travis was being so funny trying to weasle his way into the pictures I was taking of the kids. Thanks Travis for making our night so much fun. You get funnier each time we hang out with you guy's.
After we cleaned out the neighborhood, Kaden had to go to Gramma Nash's house. He was heartbroken when she wasn't home. It was so funny...in a good way...that he would get so mopey over this. We then made our way home to sort out the candy and have hot chocolate and cookies. It was a perfect night. Thanks to all that made it so much fun and all our neighbors for all the great candy!
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