Fall Break in Mexico

We spent Fall Break in Mexico with a big group of friends & it was such a fun trip! 7 families & 27 kids! But we managed to make our way around Mexico all together & spent the days back & forth between the beach & the pool. We found some great restaurants, ice cream shops, & our favorite churro place that we just can't quit. With so many kids there, everyone always had a friend to play with which kept the kids nonstop busy. 
Yummiest ice cream shop - we tried to get a picture of all the kids & this isn't even all of them! 

The husbands - always out playing something in the water.


The kids got these necklaces that were one of too many souvenirs they just "had to have". 

Noah & Owen relaxing on the beach. 









Ruby & Polly - these little BFFs were inseparable & had so much fun together. The kids tried boogie boarding for the first time & now we're going to have to get some before our next beach trip.  



Noah gave snorkeling a try & really loved it. I love that our kids are at an age where they can start trying new things. 

Ruby was so hard to get pictures of this trip. She was always off with friends playing & exploring. 

Love these girls. Chelsea (on the far left) just had her 3rd baby 2 weeks ago & still made it on our trip. Amazing!

My favorite boys. In true Tyler fashion, he got a terrible sunburn the first day of our trip & then spent the rest of the trip continually spraying himself with sunscreen & wearing his rash guard. He was able to get a good deal on this beach hat though, which helped;) Tyler & I have been married for 16 years, & this has literally happened on every single beach vacation we've ever been on. It's hilarious (to me, not him), & he loves to talk to me nonstop about how bad his sunburn is &, "Can you believe this Bekah?!" Yes, I can absolutely believe it. 


The tide in Rocky Point is so fun because it goes so far out in the morning & late afternoon so it's like a whole new beach for the kids to explore & find sea treasures. 

Noah & little Ford - he's so good with all the little kids. 


Cholla Bay - we went out early & there were all kinds of new things for the kids to find. Usually they have octopus in big clam shells but we couldn't find any this time with the tide coming in so fast. There were lots of crabs & all kinds of sea creatures & shells the kids collected. 

Noah's treasures

The girls & their matching "BFF shells"




When in Mexico...

On our last morning some of the dads took the kids on the banana boat ride. Ruby & Noah screamed the entire time & were terrified - it's good for them to have these experiences, though. We're all about forcing our children to have "fun" haha. 


My favorites - missing one friend that went home a little early. Women need women, & these ladies are as good as they come. 

All I wanted was one family picture at sunset & these people came through for me! Love this family with all my heart & love traveling with them. 

Photo Dump

Photo catch up from the end of 2019: 

I hosted my cousin Paige's baby shower - cousins, aunt, & mom. 

Baby boy on the way!

Daddy Daughter Night for Activity Days

Camping

Daddy/daughter dance at school

Cuties

Much needed surgery - so glad to have this behind me!


Dog sitting my parents' dog - my worst nightmare & Noah's dream

Seeing kids cleaning makes me happy!

Exploring & playing in the dirt 24/7. 

Ruby's Baptism

 Ruby's baptism was the most special day & I had no idea what an incredible experience it would be. First of all, there's that moment where you realize you have an 8-year-old that is old enough to be baptized, & that in & of itself is kind of crazy. And then there's picking out the white dress that is so significant & realizing the next white dress will be her wedding dress. And then the Spirit was just so strong throughout the baptism & it's hard to even describe just how special it is when your child is baptized & how incredibly proud you are. Ruby is good to the core & has such beautiful, bright spirit about her. She was nervous about everything but ready. I loved seeing her in the warm water with her dad & the love those two have for each other. And then the moment we had together after she came out of the water & I helped her change & fix her hair & get ready for her confirmation where she would receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. She couldn't stop smiling after she was baptized & kept saying, "I'm just so happy!!!" over & over again. How I love that little girl! I hope to never forget that moment we had together. And then we got to celebrate after at our home with family & the day was just full of happiness & love. Truly one of the best days ever!













Ruby Turns 8!

Ruby had her 8th birthday & I can hardly believe we've had 8 years with this amazing girl! She is so fun & sweet & silly & good. It's been such a joy watching Ruby grow & this is my favorite age with her so far. As always, she could hardly contain her excitement with all the birthday celebrations. She loves all of our birthday traditions so much & really appreciates & notices all the little details, which makes celebrating her really fun. Happy Birthday, Ruby - you truly are a little gem! We love you!!!

Such a Ruby face - what I would give for even a fraction of her energy. 

She requested an oreo ice cream cake this year. 

Birthday party at the American Girl store! This was the most darling party - they all brought their dolls & had their hair styled, played games, did crafts, ate cake, & had a blast. 







And a few things I want you to remember: 
1. Face your fears. My favorite Eleanor Roosevelt quote is, "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
2. Learn to cook & do it regularly. Good food is powerful - it brings people together, it provides fond memories, & cooking is a way of giving love to those around you. 
3. Be happy for other people's success. It's the remedy to jealousy & will serve you well throughout your life. 
 
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