Cancun, Mexico

Last May our friend Kirk approached us about going to Mexico in December for his wife's 40th birthday. At the time our family had no idea where we would be living come December. A vacation getaway sounded great and so as soon as we knew where our family would be living we booked the trip. We have been anticipating the trip for 6 months, and had a great time keeping the surprise from our friend Nannette, who knew she was going to Mexico for her birthday, but didn't know so many of her friends would all be coming along.

It was a blast to be down in Mexico with so many friends.

A total of 8 couples were able to come.

The Birthday girl Nannette. I hope I look as great when I am 40!

It was also Brian Tew's 40th birthday.

Besides celebrating Birthdays we had a wonderful time together in Mexico. Here are a few highlights.

Xcaret
Was a beautiful park on the beach.

Xcaret had neat sea life



There was also an underground river where we enjoyed snorkeling.












Under water (myself and Camille). Not the most attractive picture, but pretty cool.
Thanks for all the water pictures Jared and Camille




At the end of the day at Xcaret we went to a spectacular show, about Mexico's history and culture.

Chichen Itza

One day we took a tour bus through a Mayan community and then to Chichen Itza. What an amazing place. Zeke and I were fascinated by all the history there.

A Mayan house.

Playing on the Beach!

Now that we are home in the snow, it's hard to believe we were swimming in the ocean a week ago. The water was wonderful!!! Quite different than the Northwest beaches we are use to.

Thanks to Brad Houser for these great pictures.

All the girls on the beach!

Some of the guys.

Walking on the Beach

One of my favorite activities was taking walks along the beach with Zeke.

Staying at The Cancun Palace

The view from our room.

A very large bed, and a jacuzzi

All inclusive! 5 restaurants to choose from.

Going to Church

This was a big highlight for us. Zeke served his mission in Mexico and it was so fun for him to go back to Mexico. It brought back so many memories for him and I loved seeing him speak to the local people in Spanish, and feel so comfortable in a place that was foreign to me.

Zeke found so many familiar things to him in Mexico. Here he was so happy to find a vendor sell a favorite mission treat.
Swimming with the Dolphins at Isla Mujeres

This was an awesome experience.

Shaking the dolphins fins.

Zeke being pushed by the dolphin.

Dancing with the dolphin.

Soaking in the sun and listening to Christmas Music--Crazy!

Swim bar!

Always wanted to order a lemonade at a bar in the pool

Mexico was wonderful, but the best part was getting away with each other. We haven't had that kind of time together in so long.

Thank you to both sets of Grandparents who took such great care of our kids.

They had so much fun that I don't think they even missed us.