Akumal and Tulum Mexico

Finally back! We have been without a computer for the last 6 weeks! Now I am back and ready to catch up. Most recently we spent a week in Tulum and Akumal Mexico, just south of Cancun. We spent the first day in Cancun before deciding to head south to check out the Mayan Riviera. I was there 20 years ago and while there is a lot of 'ecotourism' places that were not there 20 years ago, the beaches by and large remain unchanged.

We checked out the ruins at Tulum which were very hot and the kids were not too thrilled with it all, but Coba graced us with a pouring down rainshower. The kids were horrified at first... We're getting soaked, but Michael and I just started to laugh about it all and they ended up having a great time. Meghan climbed the big tower in the middle of the rain.

OK, I have more pictures but I can't seem to find the time or energy to get them up at this moment, so I'm posting this... so as to end the lack of posts on my BLOG. When I get more time, I'll post some more.

Go Meghan, Go! First Swim Meet

Tonight was Meghan's first swim meet. She has been swimming in pre-team for 4 weeks now with her peers, but based on her skill-level she was able to swim in the last B-meet of the season. We were all very excited and without trying to talk it up too much encouraged Meghan just to do her best. Not only did she swim the Freestyle, she also entered and swam backstroke, the only 4 year old to do so in today's meet! She did awesome. Placed 3rd in freestyle, not sure of the results for backstroke. We are so proud of her and she had a great time, but when asked at home how she was feeling she said, "Mom, I'm tired!" This, after a 2 hour nap this afternoon, too! With the end of swim season this Friday, we are eagerly anticipating the fun swim meets of next summer! Look out for Meghan!



Warm-ups with the team


Nathan passing the time in the little pool
Take your Mark...




Meghan's swim coach (and favorite babysitter, I m ight add...) Christine has been super instrumental in helping Meghan to swim and we are going to miss her as she goes off to college this fall!!!

Meghan and her pre-team coach Kara. There were so many 'older girls' holding Meghan's hand through every step, it was great to see such comraderie amongst the team.
Meghan and Christine after she swam. Note, Meghan wore Christine's cap, even!




Meghan even entered in backstroke. She came in first place, although a little crooked at time, but as the only 4 year old, what can you expect???

The meet results, for 6 and under, Meghan placed 3rd!!! Way to Go. I have to admit, tonight opened a new world in parenting... the pride you feel when your child works so hard and completes a race. It was a thrill!!!

4th of July

We had a great 4th this year. Our pool has a big party kicked off by the kids riding their bicycles around the pool all decorated. Then they have activities throughout the day such as this one where Meghan is capturing a goldfish (yes we now have 2 goldfish to care for). Meghan also got to dive for money. After those festivities were over we headed home where we hosted a casual bbq with many of our friends. We had a lot of kids and they played in the sprinkler, with bubbles and just plain had fun. It was a great day