Finally, The Trip...

So finally, I have a few minutes to chat about our trip. This was the first resort type trip we've taken with the children since they are now "of age" where I feel like it's appropriate (typically we leave them behind for these types of trips). When they were younger, Mr. M and I just couldn't see how that would possibly be fun for any of us and I have to say, I'm so glad we held out. At 6 & 4-1/2, they are now at the age where we can really start to travel more with them and not have to tote along a million things that they need. It was really very easy!

We flew down on Friday, May 2nd in the morning and returned home the following Friday night. The resort was really beautiful with lush landscaping and beautiful waterfalls everywhere we turned. There were multiple pools, a lazy river (they boy's fave), hammocks in little tiki huts, shuffle board, bike trails, golf, pink pong, a playground, an arcade, and more. It was a great family vacation. What was also really nice was all of Mr. M's family from Boston and Nantucket were there as well. It was fun to be with everyone when it wasn't on the occasion of a funeral (or wedding)!. I'd be lying if I said there weren't a couple incidents initiated by one person in particular, but that is neither here nor there and I don't think it's completely appropriate for me to go into the on my blog. Let's just say it was very surprising and I was very hurt. It was very interesting taking a vacation with family since that isn't something we ever do because we always just travel as our family of 4. All said though, it was a great week.

Anyway, as I was saying, the boys had a really great time. Mr. M and I really enjoyed the time relaxing and playing with them. My poor fair skinned mini #1 got so so sunburned no matter how much and often I lathered him up with sunscreen! The sun was much stronger than at our beach (but on the plus side for me I got a great summer base for my tan!).

Sadly, I did not get to hook up with the famed Ashley, but we only left the resort one time all week. I did leave her message though so Ashley if you're reading, you owe me a phone call!! ;-)
Okay, I'm off to figure out how to entertain the mini's today. Here are a few pictures from our trip for you guys to enjoy. Consider yourself lucky you are only getting a "few" because let me just tell you I took 439 pictures! If I get around to it, I'll add a few more pictures later today.