Mexico Xmas

We spent a week in Puerto Vallarta Mexico celebrating Christmas with our family from Florida. It was a wonderful week of sun, sand, and zip lining. We had a great time and made sure to hit our favorite beachside bar as well as discovering two new restaurants worth going back to. By the end of the week Kate had decided we should move to Mexico. If it didn't sound like a good idea at the time it sure did when we hit the cold weather back home!

Park City 2010

We spent a week in Park City, UT with the FL Bradleys and made the most of our time. We took lots of walks, went to the Sunday Market, went to a couple outdoor conerts, hiked at The Canyons resort, mountain biked at Deer Vally Resort, and of course played on the rides at Park City Resort. The girls got to experience Pop Its and Sparklers for the first time, and they went in the hot tub a lot. There was a slight mis-step (or pedal) while mountain biking but otherwise it was a great trip.

Once I get ahold of Papa Scott's photos I will make an additional slideshow.
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Enjoying an outdoor rock concert at one of the ski resorts around Park City. The band was Big Light and the crowd was full of bikers (of the Harley variety, not bicycle).

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Out for an evening stroll in Park City, UT with Gigi, Papa Scott, and Aunt Skyann. This is such a beautiful area and there is a great walking path across the street from our condo. Plus it is nice to be in the company of extended family. And Leia holding Papa Scott's hand after only a few hours with him melts my heart.

Florida Adventure

The girls and I took a trip across the country to visit Gigi, Papa Scott, and Aunt Skyann. We had a great week and really got to experience Skyann's world. She is a talented busy girl and we got to see her show off her talents. Between basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and piano we got to visit Great Grandma and Grandpa Gilbert. Aunt Raf and Uncle Andre made a surprise appearance.
We swam everyday, hit the beach, made friends with butterflies, and visited the Playmobil Funland. I will now bombard you with photos!

Gigi and Leia at the soccer game.

A Kate-sized Playmobil Chariot.

New friends.

Busy girls.

Some other busy girls.

Yay beach!




Using a "pusher" to get food on her fork. It's a Bradley past time.

Butterfly World. They were big and colorful.

Kate didn't want to hold the butterfly but she let Corky (the stuffed animal) have a turn.

Helping Papa Scott feed the birds.

Jumping on the suspension bridge with Papa Scott.

There must be more photos on my phone that I will find to share. We had a great visit and traveling alone with two kids under 3 was less daunting then expected so a repeat visit is open for consideration.

A little more Park City

These are dresses that Skyann bought for the girls at an auction. They enjoyed the ties at the top. Leia looked like a watermelon =)

Today was a fun filled day. We hit the park and did some climbing and swinging.
Kate loved running across the bridges.

Then we hit the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for some ice cream. Kate choose Superman flavor, it's like eating a sugary rainbow.
Leia practiced standing. She is going through Jumperoo withdrawl.

Diane and I snuck out to do some shopping during nap time. We had a great lunch and the afternoon flew by. We headed down the mountain in the late afternoon to have dinner with a family Diane knows. They made us a fantastic BBQ and we enjoyed the company. They had horses that Skyann and Kate got to ride after dinner. Skyann rode by herself and then took Kate for a spin.
They had a blast. Kate wanted to go again and again.
Leia: " Really mom? Another picture?" At least Gigi was in for a smile.
Scott and Kate got in some swing time, we may have to get one of these at home.

Only one more full day and then we head home. We are heading back to Park City Resort for more fun and hopefully no more injuries.