Busy busy!

I know it's not a good excuse, but it's true! Shane was in San Francisco for almost 2 weeks for training... so I was just exhausted every evening, and blogging was the last thing on my mind! Well he's back now, so no more excuses!

We've had a busy last few days! First off, Jack had surgery (declawed and neutered.) Poor guy had bandages on his paws for several days & was pretty swollen- but he's all better now! Here's an example of what I DON'T have to deal with anymore. Yes, he did this at least once a day. And that was nothing compared to some of the damage he's done to furniture!

Evidence


Post surgery picture with Shane's mom


Speaking of the cats, I walked into the bathroom today & they were both in this DAZE looking out the frosted window in our bathroom. After a minute I realized why...... BIRDS. Yes, there were 3 birds sitting on the window ledge singing and pecking on the window- it drove Max & Jack crazy... as evident by these pics.

OKAY OKAY- pics of Austin! A few weeks ago Austin was playing in the family room & I heard him fussing a little. So I went in to find him head first in the toy box (feet hanging out the top!) I could not stop laughing & ran to get the camera... but he was already up & playing inside of it before I got back... silly boy!

We enjoyed this weekend as Shane's parents were in town visiting. They were in town for my niece's baby dedication at church. We also spent time on Saturday eating & visiting with the entire family (La Hacienda Ranch- yummy!)

Austin & Daddy at lunch


Evie


Evie & her grandparents (Gran & Papa Gary)


Evie with her Mommy & Daddy (Shanna & Mat)


Finally a few pics from yesterday- we spent some time playing outside after dinner! Austin got all hot & sweaty even though it was only in the 80s today! He was having so much fun playing & running all over the yard! Then we played inside..he was WIRED!

Sticking out his tongue

His hair is starting to curl up under his ears- maybe time for a haircut soon!

The serious look- check out those eyebrows (he gets that expression from Mommy)

Mommy & Austin

Playing with Mommy's sunglasses

Look at those perfect lips (got those from Daddy)


Austin loves looking at books quickly & flipping pages, but not really reading. That probably comes from his lack of patience...

And I couldn't resist one last pic of this crazy boy... what a tough life.

Have a good week!

Max & Jack

Aren't they just SO cute together? I'm so glad they're friends! I'll post new pics of Austin soon!

Cabo- Days 3-5

Friday

We slept in a little & then headed to Buzzards for breakfast- what a treat! We had blueberry pancakes the size of dinner plates- seriously! Needless to say, we were very full and ended up eating a late lunch. All day we literally hung our by the pool. I worked on my tan & read while Shane sat under the umbrella and worked on fantasy football research! We headed to Cabo for dinner at Sunset Mona Lisa! We had gone there 3 years ago on our last trip to Cabo and loved it! Unfortunately it was really windy, so our pictures didn't turn out as great as I'd like- but the view, sunset, and food was still wonderful

Eating breakfast at Buzzards


Soaking up the sun


Reading- which we never have time to do!



Dinner at Sunset Mona Lisa- keep in mind the wind (especially in the pic where my hair is blowing in Shane's face, and my dress if blowing up...)











Saturday
Once again, slept in! :) We decided to head into Cabo for some shopping and beach activities! We walked around a nice mall and did a little shopping, and then ate lunch right there at a place on the marina. We headed down to the public beach- and boy was it hot! We went swimming in the ocean for a little bit, and then went to check out parasailing. I was so disappointed because the wait was almost 3 hours- and there was NO way I was going to sit on that hot beach (without an umbrella & already being sunburned.) Oh well, we'll go next time. So we decided to just head home and relax! We stopped at the store and picked up food for dinner- a pizza, dessert, and wine. And then watched a movie. Not exciting, but loved every minute of it! That's what is great about vacations- you can do whatever you want! I love not have a schedule or plans! :)

On the beach/in the ocean in Cabo

Relaxing in the pool once again

Taking an afternoon siesta

Sunset






Sunday
Surprise.. we slept in and spent the day by the pool! We were both getting a bit sunburned, so I tried to take breaks and do packing inside (since we had a 8:30am flight out on Monday!) Finally we headed into town for an early dinner at Habaneros! It was SO good- the food and the drinks! Definitely go there is you are in San Jose del Cabo!! We spent the rest of the evening enjoying the sunset out by the pool- our last night in Mexico!

Dinner at Habaneros

Overall it was a perfect anniversary trip- both fun & relaxing! Thanks to Uncle Tom & Aunt Dianna- we appreciate you letting us stay at your beautiful home away from home! We decided we need to go back every year- we'll see if that happens...

Cabo- Days 1 & 2

So I didn't realize it was going to be so difficult to leave Austin for our Cabo trip. After all, we had left him back in April when we went to Denver. But for some reason, it was SO much worse this time. Probably because it was for a few more days, we were going to be out of the country, and because he is older (and realizes that we are not there!) My mom said he was a little sad the first day and looked around for us, but it sounds like Max had a worse time. Poor guy was depressed for days evidently- aww, I love my boys!

Wednesday

We flew out on Wednesday around lunchtime- direct flight! We arrived and got to the house by mid-afternoon! For those of you that have been to Cabo, we stayed at my aunt and uncle's 2nd home outside of San Jose del Cabo (which is about 30 min from Cabo.) We had planned on going into Cabo for dinner that evening, but were tired and wanted to relax around the house. So we went to this little place up the street called Buzzards for dinner- it was great! My aunt & uncle have become friends with the owners, so we enjoyed a relaxing dinner on the beach while visiting with them! We headed bed early that night because we had an early start on Thursday!

Here are pics of the house- it was absolutely perfect! They even have cars- so we didn't have to rent one!

Front (notice the outdoor grilling area to the right of the house)

Garage and Casita (another room, bathroom, and small kitchen area)

Our bedroom (one of 3 in the main house)

Our bathroom (you can't even get a good idea of how big that tub/shower is- you could fit 15 people in there!)

Family room/dining room

Kitchen

Back of house

Outdoor shower

Sunken bar with swim-up bar in pool

View out of all bedrooms and family room

*Not pictured- 2 more bedrooms with full baths, study with full bath, powder room, utility room

Before dinner at Buzzards

Thursday

We got up early and headed to meet the shuttle that was picking us up for the zip line tour! We had to ride through a bunch of little towns, and I really got an idea of how the people there live. It made me so thankful to me an American & so richly blessed with everything God has given us. I have to say, if you have never done a zip line/canopy tour before- you NEED to do it! It was probably one of my favorite things I've ever done on vacation! Our group was 14 people & also 6 guides. We did around 6 zip lines, rappelling, rock climbing twice, a swing bridge, and a tight rope walk.

Zip line

Free swing zip line

Rock climbing

Rappelling

Swing bridge

Rope walk

Our group (we are in the back)

Our only female guide- we were buddies because I was the only girl to rappel!

Views (notice the zip lines in lots of the pics- they are green)

That evening we were worn out, so we hung out at the pool & went down for a walk on the beach. Then we grilled steaks back at the house & ate key lime pie for dessert. We watched a little tv too- which I love feeling connected to the US while you are out of the country. They have satellite tv, but the funny thing is that it is NYC stations- so everything was 2 hours ahead. I thought it was odd not to be on CA stations instead.. but whatever. Nothing surprises me in Mexico.

Chilling in the pool... and not happy to have my picture taken!

Waiting for a drink at the bar........


Going for a walk before dinner