Mexican Riviera

We're back!!! Last week we had the amazing experience of boarding a cruise ship, and setting sail for Mexico. We spent 7 wonderful, fun filled days with our boys and our great friends, Steve & Kelly Clark, and Mike & Audra Pike and their boys Jordan, Keaton, and Treyden. Bentlee stayed home with Mimi and Papa. (thanks mom and dad!!) Although we missed her a TON, it was fun getting to spend some quality time with our boys. We went on a pirate ship in Puerto Vallarta, toured the city in Mazatlan, and spent some time on Lovers Beach in Cabo San Lucas. This cruise was a surprise from Kip. He planned the whole thing...and surprised us on Christmas morning. What a GREAT guy...I am soooo lucky to have him!! Here are a few pics from our trip..

Every evening we would return to our rooms to find a new "towel animal" on our beds. The boys could hardly wait to see what the new animal would be. Here are a couple of their favorites...

Keaton, Brey, Bridger, Treyden and Branon

This was the pirate ship that we rode on in Puerto Vallarta.

The pirate ship made Bridger feel a little queezy...apparently a little tired too!

Branon patiently waiting for the waves. We dumped 5 lbs. of sand out of his shorts after we left the beach!!

Nintendo DS is a GREAT investment if you are looking for something to keep your kids quiet and entertained. We had several people tell us how well behaved our kids were. Thanks Nintendo DS!! :)

A view of our ship and a beautiful Mexico sunset.
( I took this picture while standing in front of a Mexico Wal*Mart)

Bridger...lookin' like a little monkey.

The Gang!

A cathedral church in Mazatlan.

Branon stood in the hall of the cruise ship one evening with his foam lizard and entertained a group of drunk college boys who came stumbling by. It was quite hilarious!!

The markets in Mexico are a little different than the markets here. They smelled funky too!!

Branon wandered off one evening while we were doing pictures and found himself a nice, quiet, comfy seat to lounge in!

Cabo!

What a group of handsome boys!!