Sunshine

Wednesday 11/6

After our early morning sunrise visit to the Beach, we went on our morning walk. When we got back to our vehicle we had a $35.00 fine for being 9 minutes over our meter time. Expensive walk. 

Wil enjoying the water and waves. The grandchildren requested a picture of papaw in the water, with only his head out. This was as close as we got. 

Enjoyed a Yacht cruise and got to see how the very wealthy live. Amazing how MANY millions they spend on their homes and boats.  By the way, we sat through a torturing sales pitch to get these tickets. 

Interesting story about this Yacht. You can rent it for $240,000 a week. It doesn't include the fuel or your food.  

I must not fail to say that the owners do have a great reputation and do a lot for charities. It is for sale, since the owner died and his wife is down sizing, since they have others as well. 

This home being built looks rather out of place. 

Florida wind and rain

3 years ago while we were vacationing in Florida, Wil's sister, Sue had come to take care of Grandma Barbara. While out on a walk about midway through our vacation week, we got a call from home thinking mom (grandma Barbara) was dying. I remember standing along the side if the road, crying and thinking this can't be happening while we were gone. She rallied back. Later that afternoon, we got a call that Linda Schrock passed away.  Our vacation ended early and we promised ourselves we would be back the next year. 3 years later now, we are back. 

The weather 3 years ago was quite a bit more desirable then this time.  So far on this trip we have seen very little sun, but lots of wind, clouds and rain. We are still enjoying the temperature, seafood and relaxation. 

This morning we decided to drive to the beach and see if we could see the sunrise in spite of the clouds. 

This picture helps you to see how windy it is. 

We have enjoyed our walks. 

And good food. 

Early afternoon today we went out to the Beach where it was deserted. We decided to rest while listening to the waves. I was having a great nap when a light rain started. Wil woke me up and in my sleep stuper, I grabbed what I could and at the last second, took Wil's back pack as well.  Immediately the rain started coming heavier and I took off on a run. The only problem was, that the lower half of my body didn't keep up with the upper half, and I had a slow moving, arms flailing, clumsy fall! No, I don't have a picture of this.  I got up and headed for the car. Wil came into the van with his backpack all covered in sand. I had totally forgotten that I had the backpack when I fell.  Obviously I was half asleep. We had a good laugh. My foot is a little unhappy and it was a good excuse not to go with Wil, on yet another walk in this unlovely weather:)

School Time

It's hard to believe all 4 of my grandchildren are going to school this year!

Sawyer's 1st year to get on the bus is in Kindergarten and Brennan already in 4th grade!  

Jeremiah out with his brothers waiting for their bus on the 1st day of school. 

This week it was Jeremiah's turn. He started Preschool at Pleasant Oaks. 

Isaiah (not a fan of having his picture taken) also started a new adventure this year. He is attending his 1st year at Clinton Christian. He is already a Junior and is really enjoying being in a school with his friends. 

All 4 of the boys are off to good start in their school year. 

 

 

Time spent with our children and grand children along with this view, was so worth it!



I continue to great memories

 

Day#3-5

During vacation it's easy to forget what was done when. That is the reason for this blog and I'm already 3 days behind and wondering where to begin.
Easter Sunday we all walked downtown together and were reminded why it's nice to have someone cook most of our meals for us at the house. We had some great food as we do every day.

The younger boys no longer think Maury is mysterious.  They love playing games with him.

 

 The electronics always come out after pool time. Sawyer is sitting at the bottom of the steps to Wil and my bedroom.

Grilling our Mahi Mahi

 

Maury and Monica enjoying our daily appetizer before dinner - freshly made guacamole and salsa

 

Another new favorite breakfast

 

Cuddle time is always a must

Jeremiah just can't get enough Maury time

 

Matt and Monica enjoying some pool time with the kids

 

Brennan gets more out of the pool then anyone else

 

Auntie Melissa playing cards with Sawyer

 

Isaiah, seldom caught on camera, is still suffering from his burn he got the 1st day in the pool.

 

Just can't say enough about our great cook, Leo

 

 

 

 

Our day trip to Las Animas

 

 

On the bus going back to the villa (before it was packed with other passengers)

Day #2 in Puerto Vallarta

It's hard to believe but Wil and I slept until 8:00 this morning! The kids were shocked. Our cook, Leo and her family made an awesome breakfast of French Toast, fresh fruit and yogurt.

From 10-1:00, Wil, Matt, Maury and Isaiah went on a food tour by Vallarta Eats. Our house sits up quite high above downtown, which means lots of steps down, which is easy but the coming back up is tough.

 

On the food tour, they visited 10 different street side food stands.

 

Pool time with Auntie Melissa

 

Pool time with Papaw and Daddy

 

 Our daily Dinner Appetizer served poolside

 

 Our dinner was delicious fish (marlin) enchiladas, rice, and salad.

 

Uncle Maury teaching Brennan how to play cards.

The city comes alive at bedtime.  So now at 10 PM we hear more talking and music then we did all evening.