I have a lot to catch up on and I figured I'd work my way backward. Rick and I had an amazing trip. We didn't do much besides rest and relax, eat too much delicious food, and enjoy a few refreshing adult beverages. So in other words, it was PERFECT. It was so nice to only wear the "wife" hat for a few days. It's rare that we are able to devote 100% attention to each other and I am so grateful we had a weekend to do nothing but hang out with each other and reconnect.
I had to laugh because I got this text as we were sitting on the plane about to take off:
It really doesn't sound that difficult to drop 2 kids off at preschool. You just park, walk them in, and that's it, right? HA! Not my two :) We've been going twice a week since September and it's rare that I don't feel completely flustered by the time I get back to the car every single time. I felt a little bad for my unsuspecting mother but at the same time it felt good to know that I didn't have to be the one to look like I don't know how to control my children for a couple of days. :)
Now onto the picture dump. We packed light (no checked bags -- that's a miracle for me) and I didn't even bring a camera, so the quality isn't the best since I just used my iphone. We stayed at the El Dorado Royale in the Riviera Maya and it was pretty much heaven on earth. Adult only, all-inclusive resort...we were upgraded to an ocean-front suite...all gourmet restaurants...hammocks and canopy beds and beach cabanas and lush landscaping everywhere...spa and couples' massages...and of course that gorgeous turquoise water. Paradise.
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| View from our balcony! |
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| Rick wanted to take this picture in honor of our friend JoJo. |
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| In front of the waterfall right outside the lobby |
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| These canopy lounge beds everywhere were one of the reasons we chose this resort. |
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| Chillin' |
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| I spent a lot of time parked on these beach palapa beds |
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| A place to nap, read, look at the gorgeous ocean...and a beach waiter to bring any umbrella drink imaginable |
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| One view |
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| And another. It doesn't get much more relaxing. |
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| Pools and lazy rivers everywhere |
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| Some of the rooms have swim up patios |
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| Parasailing |
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| our room |
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| bathroom |
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| jacuzzi tub with an ocean view |
The resort is pretty large so one day we checked out a couple of bikes and took a little cruise to explore. I think it's the first time I've been on a bike in probably 5 years.
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| The last picture I took as the golf cart was taking us to the lobby to check out. It was bittersweet to be leaving! |
I'm so thankful to my hubby for such an awesome 30th birthday present, especially since I know how hard it is for him to miss work. And to my mom & Tim for keeping our kiddos and spoiling them rotten while we were gone. I know I came back a much better wife/mom/person after having a couple of days to refuel!
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