Mexico

So, Nate took some time off work, we left Claire in the hands of 2 amazing sets of Grandparents, and we headed on a cruise to Mexico.  I was having mixed feelings about leaving Claire, and was a total wreck after getting dropped off, but once we checked in, got on the boat, and felt the cruise 'scene', I was ready to relax and enjoy vacation.  We had a great time.

 First stop was Cabo San Lucas, where our main highlight was a dune buggy tour.  It was fantastic!  And, I learned that "bandito style" is like this:

 Those bandanas saved us though, as we did go pretty fast and we had sand and rocks flying.  We totally loved it, and got to go by a gorgeous beach and hang out for a bit.

 Sunset in Cabo.  (Sigh)

 Next stop was Puerto Vallarta.  We liked this city a lot better than Cabo.  It's more south, so it's more jungley and pretty.  Also, it seemed like more of a normal town where an average person might live.  I always enjoy seeing how other cultures/peoples live everyday life.

 We went on a canopy zipline tour, but couldn't take any pictures.  Trust me, it was awesome.

We had a great time and as we assessed the trip, we realized that we both accomplished all of our goals:  Me--to sleep a lot, and to have a conversation in Spanish with a local (Yep--my dad was proud), Nate--to do whatever he wanted whenever he wanted and not have to stick to a schedule.  Can you tell that we're parents?