Sweet Friends

Sarah, Sydney, and Savannah.  Sydney and Savannah being crazy in the kiddie pool while camping!

Def Leppard Concert

David and I were supposed to attend this concert with our friends, Sherry & Jason, but they ended up moving to Oklahoma (bummer) and weren't able to go with us.  One word describes this concert experience - CHAOS!  We stayed for just a couple of songs and left!

Another Sweet & Sassy Trip

Another trip to Sweet & Sassy with her friend Sydney.  

Best Vacation EVER

For my big 4-0, we took a weeklong trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico with the kids.  It was hands down the best vacation we've ever been on.  Relaxing and fun at the same time.  Perfection.  We swam with dolphins, zip-lined, drove a jeep in the middle of the jungle and in caves at night, spent lots of time swimming in the resort pool, snorkeled, took a ferry to Isla Mujeres and drove a golf cart all over the island, I got a 1 1/2 hour massage on my actual birthday, never had to cook, clean, or make my bed (yay), and David and the kids swam with sea turtles while I got to have some quiet time on the beach with some margaritas on my actual birthday.  The kids are begging to do it again……me too!

On the plane

The seaweed was bad this time of year and you can see the worker in the back with a wheel barrow hauling seaweed off the beach.  The workers were there most of the day trying to keep it under control. 

Our view from our balcony where I had my coffee every morning.

The next 3 pictures are in the restaurant at the resort where we ate most of the time.  It was a different themed buffet every day and the food was amazing.

The next 2 pictures are from the day of my actual birthday.  David and the kids swam with the sea turtles (Ben actual touched one!) while I sat on the beach at a restaurant and watched them while sipping on margaritas.  Relaxation!  

Next 3 pictures are of more fun at Isla Mujeras

Pre Birthday Surprise

David surprised me with a trip to Winstar Casino in Oklahoma to see Harry Connick, Jr.  I had no idea where we going until we pulled up to the casino.  As I was standing in the lobby my good friend Sherry and her husband, Jason walks up as part of the surprise.  It was one of the best weekends of my life.  So much fun!


Well, on the way there a banana truck caught fire and the highway was shut down. We sat there for 3 hours.  David had time to work……

Mermaid

Swimming at the Stahler's place.

Heard Museum & Ice Cream with Friends

Kristi Iachetta took Savannah, Sydney, and Sarah to a ballet performance while I took the boys (Ben, Matthew, John) out for the afternoon.  We first stopped at the Heard Museum and ended the date with ice cream.  They had a great time!

Happy 12th Birthday Frederick

Safety Camp

The City of Richardson provides a Safety Camp each summer where the fire fighters and police offices teach the kids about being safe.  I was surprised at how much the kids enjoyed this camp.  I was thankful for it too because it was what lit a fire under them to learn how to ride their bikes!