Last Full Day

The white sand beach.

Ready for the multitude of people.

This is our last full day at the resort.  I have been amazed at all the languages I have heard.  It feels like the melting pot of the world right here on the resort.  So many nationalities.  I have never felt this feeling of being lost among so many kinds of strangers.  It is amazing to hear another language out of people who look and dress very American.  I went to Mexico around 40 years ago and it was as I expected, it seemed as if all the people not in our group spoke Spanish.  I lived in Germany and a lot of the Germans could speak some English, but you heard so much German when you weren't around military it was what you expected.  Here it is different you can't tell what language will be spoken.  This is a very popular place around the world.  It has been open for 8 years and it is beautiful.  It is very well taken care of and the people working here appear to be very happy.  The owner is a Christian and he wants the people working here to serve with their hearts, so anyone you meet automatically puts their hand over their heart and says hello with a big smile.  The people working are very purposeful in what they do and are always pleasant if not happy.  There is one man who spends his days with a brush of sorts making sure the microfiber on the chairs is going the same way.  Talk about attention to detail.  Wow!  They have it going on.  He does his job as if my happiness is determined by the way the chair looks.  Job ethic is very impressive here.  One thing that I had never seen before is the room service box or as Kevin coined it the magic box. You order they put it in the box flip the light and then you go to the box open it turn off the light and walaaah service!

Ken

Jo Anne

Ken and I had another massage last night.  Mine was great, Ken's was a little rough.  I think the massage should become a weekly expense.  I wonder if I can sell that to Ken?

Ken waiting on me again!

We went into town yesterday after breakfast, and it started raining on us.  It started, however, after I found these great puzzles for my classroom.  I was so excited, but I didn't take any money.  So we hurried back to the hotel in the rain.It was a cold rain, but it was fun walking in the rain with Ken.  We decided to go back downtown after lunch.  I took my money and got my puzzles.  I am so happy!  As Ken says it doesn't take much!  Today is another cloudy day, debating on going to the beach or pool.  We will see.

Day 4

Finally I was able to post.  It took all of day 4  and part of day 5 to get day 3 to post.  So, on to day 4. It was fairly uneventful.  We strolled down to the beach, pretty stinky.  We went into the ocean.  We were both surprised how cold the water is.  I do think the sand is beautiful, it looks so clean.  The breeze of the ocean is nice and cool.

Hmm!  What will I eat now!

After a bit, we went back to the pool.  I got one of the cool chaise lounges that sits in the water.  Oh, I did enjoy that.  I finished the new Robyn Carr book I started yesterday.  It is really good.  The second one comes out in July.  I have to wait, I get to anticipate where the story will go!

Look at all the choices.

Cooked to order.

We went to see the show again last night.  We decided it was the same actors/acrobats.  This show was also very good, showing off the strength and balance hanging from up above.

Turn down is the way to go! Ahh!

   I tried a new drink and found out I liked it.! Ken just happened to get thirsty while he was in the pool and saw one and decided to try it. I had one during the show, with the breeze coming in off the ocean. LIFE IS GRAND!

Day 3

Ready for day 3.

So glad I have my Tervis glass.

Day 3 was wonderful.  We got up leisurely, that means about 7 for me. Ha ha!  We went and ate breakfast, went to the pool, I spent some serious hammock time while it was the hottest part of the day reading the new Robyn Carr book, then it was time for our couples massage, dinner, and the show.  We are busy people for people on vacation!  For your information the couples massage was oh so relaxing!  We were so relaxed and loose feeling, I was surprised we were able to walk. The show was amazing.  It was full of music and aerobics.  The people in it were so athletic it was a sight.  There is no way to describe the lady in red heels and what she did on the pole!

We are enjoying each day and we love being together, even after 19 years!  Ken is so much fun to be around it doesn't matter what we do laughing is always involved.

You have to love turn down!

We Are In Mexico!

Our room!

we are finally on our vacation!  It is just beautiful here.  The landscaping is so pretty.  I love the constant breeze off the ocean.  It is sometimes warm, but it seems to pass quickly.  We picked a resort that is so friendly.  I went to the pool today and enjoyed it and the reading I got done while I was there.  I got in the pool with Ken, then I would sit out while I dried off then back in I would go.

Our view!

Enjoying the hammock!

We did have breakfast and listen to a sales schpeel this morning, but other than that we ate lunch, I read, Ken watched movies, got some room service, I read, Ken watched movies, we went to swim, enjoyed a cocktail, got in the jaquzzi, ate dinner, listened to some music, watched tv.  What a relaxing day.  I did finish a book and I started another today.

You've got to love the turn down service.

I discovered the pasta bar at one of the restaurants today.  You pick the kind of pasta you want, any veggies, the sauce and they cook it up for you in about 3-5 minutes!  My weakness!  This is so much fun.  Just where will we relax tomorrow?

Good-bye Luca!

It is finally time.  We leave before the sun gets up to go to the airport for a 6:00 am flight!  Woohoo!  I am so looking forward to our vacation.  We planned this back around the turn of the year, so it has been on our minds a long time.
So, sunscreen-check, pepto-check, swimsuits-check, sun hat-check, hand sewing-check, computer-check, camera-check, and books-check.  I think I have everything!  

Axel, Lena, & Luca Ludwig

Luca

 Luca's father and sister came and got Luca and they went on a vacation, but returned on the 6th.  We did a few things together over the weekend and Luca spent most of the day with friends and went to a going away party on Saturday.  He took his yearbook and many friends signed it.  After living here for 10 months he gained a few things.  Consequently, his suitcase was overweight.  So, he ended up taking his winter coat out and decided to carry it.  I got news he got home safely.  I was sad to see him leave, it was hard to say good-bye.

Ken, Luca, and Jo Anne

The Birthday Bash

Janet & Nicole - love their dresses!

Jane, Pat, Ken, & Mary Ann

It is June.  I had been planning for the first of June and Ken's surprise 60th birthday party for quite some time.  My sister, Janet, made the invitations-had all the creative ideas-went over the plans-encouraged me, Jane, a good friend, shopped for food-quizzed me on plans-offered moral support, Laura, another friend, got

Ken makes 60 look good!

Vicki, Duane, & Mom

Yes, we had movie popcorn!

Janet & Haley at the concession t

movie posters for me, Vicki, my daughter-in-law, made many lists-talked me down from high stress-went on many errands-generally kept me on task. On the day of the party Janet, Vicki, Mom, Mary Ann, and I were decorating like crazy and getting the last minute touches. Jane let us use her grill when Kenny discovered Mary Ann's wasn't working.  Everyone pitched in, I love my family and friends.  They all supported me and were willing to do whatever it took to make this day wonderful for Ken.   And a very big thank you to Mary Ann for opening her back yard up to us.  Thanks to everyone who offered me moral support.  Ken was surprised and very pleased.  I told him I would never ever give him another surprise party!  Success!

I have spent part of last week and yesterday on a interview committee to hire 3 K teachers.  I am thrilled to say we are done and we have hired 3 very good candidates.  We had many to choose from.  They will have a good year with a lot of willing, friendly, caring, and sharing people around them to consult.
It is raining again.  I have had enough rain for a month or so.

My fav - all 9 grandchildren together!