Learning to be a Rebel...or at least how to use one

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

4th of July...in MEXICO!

What a better way to celebrate the 4th of July than taking a trip to Mexico?! We had 3 1/2 full days soaking up the sun at the beach, relaxing, eating, drinking, and just having a BLAST! There were 18 of us and never a dull moment. We stayed at the Iberostar Lindo in Playa Paraiso, halfway in between Cancun & Playa Del Carmen...my parents and I have stayed here twice before (in 2004 & 2006) and it did not disappoint! Justin brought up an interesting point...this is the first "relaxing" vacation we've really gone on (other than Caribbean cruises) so we decided another tropical relaxation vacation is in our near future!

Just a little glimpse of paradise

Early morning at the beach is my favorite

White sand & blue sky

Clear water!

Tropical!

Some undeveloped land next to the hotel

Beautiful water

Rocks & Waves

I <3 Mexico

On our walk!

Some pre-dinner fun at the bar

The Sim Family

Dad & I...I think this is pre-flaming shots!

BFFs...how cute

Justin & I before our Mexican dinner

The boys & their cigars

I get up from the table for 2 minutes and I come back to this...hahaha

Teeny Tiny baby Kudamundis...they were SO cute...loved all the wild animals

Justin & I before dinner on night 1

Last night...we walked out to the beach...it was super dark

Iberostar Grand....where we were supposed to honeymoon...we WILL be going here soon :)

iphone pics

Ipod & beach....I couldn't ask for anything more

Grounds of the hotel

More beach

Part of the HUGE pool

Pool & Pool bar

Back of the wave pool

On the way to the lobby

One last beach picture....adios Mexico...until next time!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Painting with a Twist - Whimsey Tree

Saturday night Rachel and I went to Painting with a Twist and had a blast!! It's an art studio where you BYOW (bring your own wine...or beer) and snacks and they provide all the painting materials and instruction! When we walked in they handed us a blank canvas...we were a little surprised because we thought they traced the painting for you and you basically filled it in. NOPE we painted it from scratch! We were super nervous but had tons of fun...I would definitely go back again.

Our snack bag...consisted of Hot & Spicy Cheez-Its, sour gummy worms, chewy jolly ranchers, and chocolate chip cookies. Not pictured - our bottle of Exotic Fruits Arbor Mist :) We're definitely classy