Back to Reality

Have been home from our amazing trip to Costa Rica for about 2 weeks now... and we are missing the sunshine, food, drinks and fun!!!  Here are some more pics from our trip that float through our memories as we prepare for the Big Move to the New House....

The view from our balcony... 5 pools plus a Swim Up Bar

Got used to the Salt Water... "Eyes and mouth closed!!""

Full Moon over the Beach... very cool...

One of the many Highly Caloric Meals....

Had a day when the surf was about 8ft high... the kids (and Daddy) had tons of fun on the Boogy Board getting beat up by the surf...

Spent the afternoon at the Hot Springs and Mud Bath.... good for the skin and good for Mud-Man Fun

Spent an afternoon Zip-lining and enjoying the spectacular scenery...

I wasn't the only one to Zip Upside Down.... easy to see why my kids are Adrenaline Junkies!!!

More than paradise

5 days into our 7 day trip and we are learning a bit of Spanish (alcohol and swear words!) and loving the All Inclusive Life. Went for a trip to Coco Beach, practiced volleyball spikes, drank margaritas by the pool, and got sugar rushes from the milkshakes before spending even more time in the pool. The surf was amazing today and the rain was a cool relief on another Hot Day. Can't believe that we have to head back to the cold soon... But we have our High Adrenaline Tour tomorrow in the National forest. Can't wait!!

Another day in Paradise

Starting day #3 of our trip to Costa Rica and we are having a TON of fun. The hotel is amazing. The ocean is amazing. The food is amazing. So far we have played water volleyball, done wave jumping, snorkelled, tide pool Exploration, and far too much Calorie Consumption!!!  We also got to see them release some baby Sea Turtles back into the ocean ... And got to hold them before they swam away... Amazing!!!

Can't wait to see what the remaining 5 days will bring!!

Mimosas for dinner... Cheers!!

Cow Tipping

Spent an afternoon at the Batty's Farm picking apples for Cindy to make applesauce. Rick warned us that our presence may get some attention from the Apple Loving Cows looking for a treat. Luke spent about an hour in the tree throwing apples to me - one for Cindy, one for a cow. Funny to see how close they come for a treat... although one bold cow kept trying to sneak apples right out of the bag!!  Jake was trying to train them to Sit, Roll Over and Shake a Hoof...

Counting Down

T-2.5 days until we take off for Costa Rica!!!  

Bags packed .... Check!

Passports and tickets ... Check!

Suntan lotion and bathing suits ... Check!

Excited for Fun in the Sun ... Check!

Costa Rica here we come!!!

Happy Halloween!!'

Halloween and the ensuing Sugar Rush is always a favorite holiday around here - and this year was no different. The weather was less than ideal (I think their shoes are still wet...) but we managed to collect far more candy than required for a small village. Glad I wasn't at school to witness the Day After Sugar Crash this year....