Thirteen Things I DID in Mexico
Last week I shared my list of Thirteen Things I Would NOT Be Doing in Mexico. I am happy to report that I didn't do any of them. Including, to everyone's surprise, even touching a computer. My iPhone stayed in the glove compartment in my car at the airport...our longest separation to date.
So I'm sure you are just dying to know what I DID in Mexico. I will share these thirteen things in pictures!
1. Witnessed rare moments like this...my kids getting along!
2. Experienced nature...like here, where my son is dive-bombed by a pelican!
3. Enjoyed watching the Grandfather/Grandson and Father/Son bonding that took place.
4. Did a tequila shot or two (or three or four) with our personal waiter, Guillermo, constantly at the ready with a bottle. We even got my MOM to try a shot (although hers was more like a sip).
5. Sat on one of these wonderful things for a couple hours just reading with my daughter. Later that afternoon, I sat on one for an hour or so just talking with my Mom, talking about family history, sharing stories.
6. Went for an early morning walk with my husband because we were still on East Coast time, so waking up there at 6:15 felt decadently late. I was posing to take advantage of the flattering light of morning. Hurley was posing in an homage to the nearby topless beach.
7. Ate this (the Americano) every single morning for breakfast. It was kind of like Eggs Benedict, but instead of being served atop an English muffin, it was served over ham, potatoes and onions.
8. Before the big anniversary dinner, we had a cocktail party in our room. The hotel catered it, showing once again that they couldn't do enough for us to make our trip special. My parents were good sports as we had them don a cheesy bridal veil and bowtie. My Dad did a speech that made us laugh (few of us knew that my parents would never have met if Dad didn't fail Algebra II as a Junior!) and made us cry (as he talked about his own grandmother telling him at his grandfather's funeral that she lost her buddy, her best friend and how he really didn't understand then what she meant...but now he does) and laugh some more (when he told of some tough times in their marriage when they stayed together because of the kids...because neither one of them wanted custody!) Mom gave her own speech which mostly made us teary as she talked about the family she always dreamed of having and how we were it!
9. Got my parents to smooch at dinner by tapping our knives on our glasses. The whole restaurant applauded!
10. Experienced the rare moments when all of us were together.
11. No words needed!
12. Made new best friends...everyone who knows me knows that I have never met a stranger and everywhere I go I make new best friends. There were many. Todd, the NetJet pilot from Dallas who sat next to me from Raleigh to Charlotte. Ben, the former Marine who served in Iraq, who sat next to me on the way from Charlotte to Raleigh. VERY cool thing...I offered to buy him a drink and the flight attendants said, no, THEY would take care of it to thank him for his service to our country.
And our best new friends are Zara and Stephan from Austria. We shared a few meals and a few drinks with them. Their daughter, Paulina, was adorable and well-behaved. She and Haley spent a lot of time together. I think they want to fly her over to Austria to be Paulina's au pair!
13. Canoodled with my husband...inspired by the parrots!
Hasta la vista!
Di
It looks like you had a memorable time. One you will remember for years to come. Happy T13!
Posted by: Adelle Laudan | November 27, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Looks like a fabulous trip.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Mary | November 27, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Looks like a wonderful time, and what lovely memories you have created for yourself and your family!
Hope you are having a Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: kandyblossom | November 27, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Yep, looks like you had a great vacation.
Posted by: Alice Audrey | November 27, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Looks like a spectacular and fun trip... tequila shots, happy kids, parents kissing, and canoodling with parrots nearby... wonderful!
Posted by: Matthew James Didier | November 27, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Hi, thanks for dropping by my TT. I think you had a pretty amazing holiday, good stuff! You are very fortunate to have your mom to ask questions about family history, get as much information as you can. :)
Posted by: Eaton Bennett | November 28, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Loved the pics. Looks like a wonderful place to celebrate a 50th anniversary
Posted by: Shirley | November 28, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Wonderful pics! I'm so glad you had a great time. Canoodled :)
Posted by: Nicholas | December 01, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Congrats to your parents on 50 years. That is truly something to celebrate. And that trip to Mexico looked like a blast. I hope you had a margarita for me.
Posted by: Gigi | December 02, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Great Pics - Great T13
I'm just starting out on my blog and a friend told me about T13 ... It's a great way to meet new people.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Pammy
Posted by: NitneeLion | December 11, 2008 at 03:29 PM