More Adventures-Trip to Cancun

My hard working hubby won a trip to beautiful Cancun Mexico. We were able to spend 5 days there in an all inclusive resort. It was heavenly! Doug and I have different views when it comes to relaxing we only sat on the beach for an hour the whole time we were there. We had lots of adventures everyday. Our friend told us about an amazing LDS tour guide and we went on 2 full day excursions with him and his wife.

The first trip was too the ruins of the cities Tulum and Koba. It was fascinating. And the spirit was so strong at the ruins as well. I wept many times as the tour guide took us through their sacred grounds and temples.

Here is a picture of the arena where they would play a game similar to soccer or basketball where you have to get a ball through a hoop. They would bounce the heavy ball off their hips, and the winner of the game would have their team captain sacrificed. Our guide talked about how the Lord has given us so much. And what does he ask of us? What can we sacrifice to become closer to him. This was my favorite part of the trip- having my testimony strengthened on our Savior and how I can become a better disciple.

We were able to hike this ruin and it was HARD! Made me with I was in better shape so I could have hiked it the whole way

\\We were able to hike this ruin and it was HARD and steep! Made me with I was in better shape so I could have hiked it the whole way

Here is our Awesome tour guide Eric. He has a masters degree in History, was a stake president, and a spiritual giant.

Here are the awesome ruins of Koba-it was amazing. A walled city right next to the ocean.

This is a lighthouse where they would use smoke to alert ships.

He also took us to see the real Mayan people who still live in Mexico today. We went to a tortilla factory and watched them grind the corn and we ate fresh tortilla's. So good. We also went to his friends house that lived in a few shacks. He showed us how he lived on the land and ate the fruit that the Lord provided for him and his family. He was raising a pig for his daughters  quinceanera...it was very humbling. How much we have and take for granted. 

Our next trip was to Chichenzita- it was really incredible. The structures of the city that they built are truly a masterpiece.

This is the arena 

Where the royalty would watch

The first telescope

Here are some I phone pics....we would go to swim in these amazing Senote's. Undergournd pools of water they have been there for years. The Mayan people would build their cities around these so they could have water.

One of the nights we were there for the dinner put on by the company that sent us there. I'm so grateful for a get a way with my sweetie. And for my mom and Regiane for watching our babies.

Another day we went to this awesome extreme park where you would zip line crazy long distances into water, and go under ground into the caves with stalactites.  I wish I had a case for my phone so that I could take pictures of the amazing crazy stuff that we did.

We drank virgin pina colada's the whole time....ahh...it was nice.

Spring break- beach house in California

We just love having adventures! Especially with good friends- we had a great spring break spending 5 days with our good friends at a beach house. We have really great neighbors out by us and have made some awesome friendships! We are so grateful for them and their friendship. We went to the Mormon Battalion musuem, the San diego Temple,  went to the pier, and celebrated the boys 5th birthday! Can't believe those rowdy rascals are 5

Every girl needs a best friend! I am so grateful for Tenay

We ordered giant pizza one night! Lots of leftovers...

I have never heard the story of the Mormon battalion. Amazing story-the kids love the museum.

Poor Mitt got a fever while we were there- he had an ear infection we found out later when he got home. Sweet thing

These lucky boys have spent their last 4 bday's on vacation and I feel like this will be the story of their lives .
5 Things I love about Grant right now-
1. His new found love of reading and writing. He is so darling sounding out words.
2. His kind heart
3. His cool tricks on the trampoline
4. He still loves to snuggle
5. How helpful he is with Emmett

5 things I love about Clark right now-
1. His passion for life. He lets you know how he's feeling.
2. His love of babies. Whenever Emmett or Amanda's twins are around he goes gaga for them.
3. He still loves to snuggle too
4. The way he lights up when he does something right
5. How well he rides a bike

Disney

So-Doug and I wanted to do something special and memorable for the girls 8th bday. We had some flight points and travel points so we cashed them in, and surprised the girls with a mommy/daughter weekend to Disneyland!

And what a good time it was! This was the girls first time on a plane and watching their faces was priceless. I forgot to bring big camera so I just had my phone camera...so the quality is not that great. 

 

We had Ihop for breakfast both days. They loved trying the different syrups....

Day 1- we went right to the new Cars Land....its pretty crazy how much like the movie it was.

Matching shirts-

And face painting....so fun!!

Day 2-we did almost all of Disney by like 4:00 pm. Alot of the rides were closed but we rode every ride we wanted too...and saw some cool shows too! 

Towards the end of the day Audree was acting tired and whiny-she felt warm so I went to go buy her some medicine. The workers told me that there is a little first aid place around the corner. Poor girl had a 103.7 fever...they gave us meds and we rested until we had to go catch our flight home. And then when we got to the airport they both fell asleep on the floor and then they slept on the flight home. 

Spending some happy time with these darlings was sure awesome. I hope they always remember how special they are to our family and I pray that I can raise them to be wonderful women. I can't wait to take the boys when they turn 8!