Akumal, Mexico. . . Land of the Turtles

Vacation Highlights:

-Leaving Mitchell with Aunt Colette. I was so sad to leave him home but once I got there I realized that I had made a great decision. Thanks Aunt Colette, sorry about all the bite marks on Gavin.

-Flying there on two different Mexican airlines. They were a thousand times better than the US airlines. What's up with that?

-The Mexico City airport. Wow what an experience.

-Thinking we were late for our connecting flight to Cancun. Ben running through the airport. We were an hour off on the time change.

-The kids on the airplane, they were so good throughout the entire travel process(and it was a major process)

-Watching Ash on the plane. He's getting so grown up, I never heard him complain.

-Throwing a fit about getting the wrong room when we arrived at 2 am then deciding we liked it so Ben told them we'd stay in that room but needed to be credited one night for the inconvenience.

-The most stunning beach I've ever seen!!

-Ava staying in the ocean all day.

-Ava's major sunburn. I felt like the worst Mom(I cried it was so bad), I put sunscreen on her three times but I guess I should have know better. My kids did inherit their Dad's powder white skin.
-Spending time with the Witzel family.

-Uncle Wayne's awesome Pirate map and treasure hunt. The twins still think it was real. Thanks Wayne!

-Ben and I laughing at our cranky kids in Tulum. I think this really ticked the kids off, sorry guys but sometimes Mom and Dad have to laugh or we'll cry too.

-Paying 5 dollars, yes dollars not pesos to take a picture with my own camera of my kids holding a stinky lizard.

-Cam, Makell, and Ashlyn playing with my kids. You guys are so great!!

-Cam dancing with Ava at the wedding reception. So Cute...I hope you become part of the fam too.

-Getting a thousand mosquito bite at Auk Tun Chen.

-Ashton getting bit by the green bird as Ben went to set it on his shoulder.

-Snorkeling with Ben

-Snorkeling with Peyton. I'm so proud of you, you were amazing.

-Watching a huge turtle swim up right next to Peyton.

-Seeing amazing sea life-turtles, sting rays, sea urchins, coral reefs, and so many beautiful fish.

-Watching a major tropical storm roll in then dump rain on us for five hours.

-Spending precious time with my grandparents.

-Reading two books in 4 days.

-Watching my children play and discover a new place

-Relaxing

-Eating lots of yummy food.

-Looking for "she" shells with the twins.

-Watching Peyton play volleyball with all the big guys.

-Spending time with Scott and Shelley and their kids.

-Ben's acting skills during the treasure hunt. Sorry babe but I don't think you'll get the Oscar this year.

-I really missed Ryan and Annie and their families, wish you guys could have been there.

-Melina, such a beautiful bride.

-Ava as the flower girl. She was so excited and looked like an angel.

-Ash, not sure about his ring bearer responsibilities.

-Melina and Bart, so in LOVE! and happy.

-Watching Ava dance. She was in her own little world.

-Watching the entire party watch Ava dance. She was the center of attention, sorry Melina.

-Ash falling asleep in the middle of dinner three times.

-Ash falling asleep at the wedding and everyone talking pictures of him.

-Most of all spending quality time on a much needed and deserved vacation with the ones I love and cherish the most(except Mitch, we really did miss you).

-Being back home in the good old USA!

-My own bed!