Well we left freezing cold SLC at about 10:00 am, and arrived in tropical Port of Vallarta at about 3:00. We were welcomed by a perfect 80 degree weather, and some slight humidity. It was nice to get through customs and to the resort where we were greeted with a cold towel and cold fruit drink. As you can tell we look a little rough, partly because of the flight and the humidity!
We were enjoying the new vegetation...there were banana trees as well as falling coconuts so you had to be a little careful while walking near the palm trees!
Finally here in paradise...this is the view from our balcony, we actually had two balconoy's and our own hot tub... it was pretty amazing!
I was a little obsessed with the onsight zoo, which had tigers so close you could almost reach out and touch them! One of them actually lunged at Darin one evening...I didn't see it but I'll be honest I would've been freaking out!
We got what is called the "ALL INCLUSIVE!" In other words eat until you can't eat anymore and then add another Pina Colada just because you can. I felt like Pina Colada's were running through my veins and I loved every minute of it!
Feeling like we were living the high life
Robin and Wayne were so nice to invite us to share their vacation with them. They helped us out big time on our flights and even paid for part of the all inclusive...Thanks you guys you are the best, and thanks for a great vacation we won't soon forget!
I don't know why I don't have a pic of Patrice and Clint but I'll get one to post later!
Justin and Lindsey
Jared and Stacey
We went into town and went to church...it was so cool we were actually there for stake conference. It also turned out that the girl that gave a bunch of us our massages was LDS, it just goes to show that in the church it is always a small world! After church we went to the flea market to get some goo "mexican junk" as one vendor lovingly put it!
One of the highlights for me was seeing and petting the baby tigers, they were so freaking cute. There are 6 but they only have 2 out at a time. Don't be fooled though they could definitely scratch, but it was well worth it!
He was the cutest little guy ever!
Watching the sun set over the ocean in January is something I would recommend to everyone!~
Playing a little beach volley ball...it was a lot of fun, and I even played one of the days which is a rare occurance!
Hanging out on the beach watching a "competitive" volley ball game!
So sad to be coming home, but atleast we left with a little bit of a tan for a reminder of the good times!
Cute Justin and Lindsey...crazily the second day there Justin actually got stung by a manta ray. It was the weirdest thing because all of the sudden Justin is getting carried out of the ocean and blood is literally spurting out of his foot. Turns out a manta ray got disoreinted and Justin just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was such a good sport about it though, he even got back in the ocean for a little boogie boarding.
THe whole crew together for one last Pina Colada and some nachos before saying good-bye to "Paradise Village!" It was one heck of a trip and so much fun to make so many amazing memories with everyone. I feel like I left out alot like Kayaking in the ocean, seeing dolphins swimming in the morning, playing a lot of fun games each night (go girls for killing in BUZZWORD!)
I also didn't get a pic of Darrin close up but notice is sweet corn rows he got the second day there...I thought he looked rad!
It was hard to come home until I realized what I was coming home to. I'll be honest it was a nice break, but I missed her desperatly the entire time. We got her the cutest little hand made dress at the market and I can't wait for her to wear it. I love my little munchkin and promise I won't leave you again for a long long time!
Even though I missed her it sounds like she had such a great time with my parents. Thanks to my mom who took a couple of days off of work to stay with Liddy bug. They spoiled her for sure, when we first got home she wasn't sure if she was supposed to be with us or them. Anyways thanks for taking such good care of my baby and thanks Nana for the darling dress and thanks Grandpa for the great toy! Love you both and thanks a million time over!
