One major even that occurred during my absence was my brother's wedding in Mexico to a gorgeous Guadalajara gal. We had so much fun, despite the fact that I was very nervous about the travel with 3 young kids part (which actually turned out to be way less of a big deal than I ever thought!) and the fact that my husband and Timothy got so sick right after the pictures and right before the wedding (and then proceeded to pass it on to every one of us in turn). So, the short summary of the trip is this: we flew to Puerto Vallarta and stayed one night, took a 4 hr bus ride to Guadalajara, attended the wedding, stayed 2 nights, took a bus ride back to PV and stayed there for a week. And while you may think that the PV part was the highlight of the trip, I would actually say it was the hospitality and fun that we had with my new sister-in-law's family! I really believe that there is nothing like being with people who are from the country you are visiting to truly experience that country. And these folks were really wonderful.
The whole trip was spectacular, but it was definitely a lot of being together in the same place-- we were ready to come home. So, I'll leave you with some pictures. Enjoy!
One rare photo of all of the family-- note Timothy's look of distress (this was just before he got sick all over our taxi back to the hotel).
Samuel rifling through Auntie's purse, Timothy not feeling so well and LilyJoy "practicing" to do her hair... what a crew!
My lovely new sister-in-law and my big brother.
All the sisters (and one lone brother). SIL has 3 sisters, my brother has 2. No other boys.
On to PV!
Yet another rare photo! Just Steve and I and the green blue water... ahhhhh.
LilyJoy didn't know what to think of the ocean at first. It really took her a few days to stop clinging in fear! By the end of the trip, she was splashing and enjoying the water with the rest of us.
Desperately trying to get a family pic-- all of us are technically in it, just one being a pill in the background.
Silly Lily and her glamor glasses-- she was highly entertained by these the whole trip.
5 comments:
So great to read an update on the family! LJ looks like she's adjusting beautifully. Sorry to hear about the bug while on your trip - you guys are troopers!
Thanks for updating and sharing Courtney! I am sleeping horribly, so thank goodness for blog land, or I'd be really bored!
That's what I'm talking about! Thanks Courtney Sue, I feel better now...
Welcome back to blogland! What a fun trip to Mexico! Every person I know who has traveled to Mexico has gotten the sickness, it really puts a damper on the festivities, but it sounds like you were able to have fun in spite of it! Beautiful pictures!
look how all those kiddos have grown! WOW! It was great to catch up with your family! Miss you!
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