south of the border

it's been hectic since we've returned - as expected work is insanely busy, and on the homefront, we have guests (bonnie's sister and family) staying in the cottage through tuesday. they are here for the wedding this weekend. we are all SO excited!!

since things are only going to get crazier, i forced myself to download the photos from the mexico trip so i could share a few. eventually, i'll burn mom a cd of the 250 other photos taken. since this was our 3rd time back to costa azul, there weren't too many new things to shoot. finn has taken an interest in photography, so he took a good chunk of photos this trip which was nice. we feel like 'regulars' there now, and the many of the hotel staff and surf/excursion guides remembered us which made us feel special.

we are home, but the boys and i are all wishing we were still down south. there are little signs - like scoutie still asking for leche (milk in espanol) for breakfast, and we are still greeting each other with 'hola' when we wake up. we are all missing the country where life is a little slower, where everyone greets each other with a smile and asks how you are,and where family is a priority.

it wasn't uncommon to see multiple generations eating together or walking down the street holding hands.  i bet most grandparents of a certain age either live with their grown children or very close by.  it's so different here in the united states. even those that didn't have alot in the material sense seemed genuinely happy.  it was beautiful to see - a good reminder of what's really important. i love mexico - i'm sure we'll be back again.

this was our view from our room  - top floor (mom's room was right next door).