Those Naughty Aztecs

A fun school journal entry from Jessica after they had a chapter on Mexican culture and the Aztecs. Mistakes left in. I love the segways.

"In Mexico everyone has something to sell. I think going to Mexico would be alot of fun. They do cool traditions. They have lots of spicy foods in Mexico. I like the dancing people. I think their dances are really cool. I think their mueseums are pretty. I think that because they have so many beautiful things. They take people and put them on top of a Aztec and killed them. They also do rodeos. A rodeo is when you have a bull or a horse and you half to ride on them. And they half to try to get you off by bouncing and jumping.

Does This Wetsuit Make My Butt Look Big??

Lest I forget to brag, I was brave enough to join 11-year-old Jackson in an ocean scuba. After a 1-1/2 hour lesson in the pool (with our hot Argentinian instructor), off we went in a boat (with our also very hot British instructor) for a 30-minute dive. Windy conditions and high waves ALMOST made me chicken out, but the Clark-Kent'esque accountant type who was with our group (complete with pocket protector and pierced nipples - go figure) got me under the waves and over my fear. Or perhaps it was my fear of what I'd say to Sharon if I let Jackson go without me? Either way, I did it! Quite amazing really and under less windy conditions I might try again. I'm predicting spring 2010 in Hawaii . . . any takers?

The Perfect Resort - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

About an hour down the coast from Cancun, toward Tulum. Not too big, not too small . . . just right. Great ocean and marina views.

Jessica had a Great Time!!

Endless things to do for the kids. Jess enjoyed the animals around the pool and feeding the fish bits of bread. As you can see, the fish weren't shy.

Sharon Cooper - my Partner in Crime

Let's see. If Sharon and I combined the number of hours we spent planning this holiday, and then spent even half those hours working on something useful . . . perhaps we might have found a cure for the common cold.

Plenty To Do, Great Weather

Bungee jumping, great beach, ocean trampoline, giant chess, swimming with dolphins, bottomless banana smoothies . . .

Another Great Fishing Trip

A bad economy worldwide translated to good fishing prices for the Nash/Cooper clans. We all enjoyed a half-day of trolling, snorkeling and bottom fishing with the boat all to ourselves. The bottom fishing was the hit of the day and the kids 'caught' many fish with help from the crew.

The Best Husband EVER!

Surprise, Surprise - two days before we leave for holiday and what should happen to turn up on the doorstep from Amazon?? A NEW KINDLE!! Wow, totally over-the-top, but incredibly beloved! Carroll thinks Adrian is the coolest, most fabulous husband EVER!!