Hi Ho Back to Mexico

So I am going back to Mexico.  I tried to get my sister,  my friend, or some kids to go with me but no such luck. So Dawn picked me up at the airport and we headed to Mexico.  The cactus are in bloom and the desert is actually green this time of the year.  However it was hot, hovered around 95 degrees.

This time of the year the tides go way far out so first order of business was head out to find sand dollars.  Molly dog was sure she needed to come with Uncle Wimp and I.  We are about a 10 minute walk out from the shore, way down from the house.

We gathered about 150 sand dollars, our buckets were full and heavy.  It is my favorite thing to do and really my main purpose of going.

Many of  the sand dollars are green from algae and grey so we soak them in bleach for the day then set them in the sun to dry.  I brought home about 60 and not sure what I am going to do with them all besides look at them.  They are so pretty and each one so different.

Molly dog the sand dollar dog.

So I arrived on a Thursday night and, Friday we drove down so I didn't do my hair.   Saturday we jumped right up and went sand dollar hunting and swimming so I didn't do my hair.  Sunday morning thinking I would shower and clean up for Church we discovered that we were out of water.  Really, I have NEVER gone out in public with out doing my hair.  I think it was a record for bad hair BUT we went to Church.  It was Mothers Day and I only knew Dawn and Wimp so off we went.  My hair felt like the Mama beach dogs fur and was just about as lovely.  All I can say is wow!

Beach dogs that want to be Matthews.  Mama dog so tired, the black one is a new dog that Dawn named Sam and then cute Louie.

The new palapa that will give them lots of shade on the top patio.

I had a great time doing nothing for the week.  We ate shrimp, great Mexican food,  read 2 books, worked on a quilt top, walked on the beach lots, swam - the water was bathtub warm, Facetimed with Dane and chatted with the kids, visited with Dawn and Wimp, petted dogs and then did it some more.  It was fun.  Thanks Dawn and Wimp for having me.  Love you and Mexico,  Adios!

Birthday Girl

We are so happy to have you in our family 

Just in time for your 7th bithday you lost your front teeth.

Oscar the dog loves you even though you are turning into a real cat person.

Hard to believe that you are 7.  We love you baby girl.        Happy Happy Birthday ! XXOO Grandma and Tiger

Spring Porsche Outing

We are off to meet our Porsche club for the spring run to Mammoth and Yellowstone Park

We had rain, snow and sunshine I think all at the same time. 

We took the East River Road which Dane put the car through it's paces along with the other 9 cars.  

Can you see that the sun is shining and it is snowing.

Roosevelt Tower - Enterance to the Park from Gardner.  We only went about 10 miles into the park as winter is still here.

We hiked up many stairs and got up above this stinky pot.  It snowed sideways on us and then the sun came out.  Crazy Montana weather.

Saw several buffalo and a herd of mangy looking elk.  It was a fun day and fun to be with the Porsche club.

One more spring break post

It was so fun to be with Ash and her family, wonderful having my feet warm, getting brown and enjoying Mexico again.  Thanks for having us Dawn and Wimp and thanks Darlin

Rich was excited about taking the ultra-light. "Bye Daddy."  

And they are off

Brave Richard

Soaring high over Choya

And back safely on the ground. Rich loved it!  Crewe was a little nervous all the time he was gone.  After leaving Mexico we got to spend some time with nephew Kurt, Megan and cute Kal.  Then the next morning we had breakfast with Ryan Peterson and his cute kids.  

More Mexico fun!

Dane and Richard arrived so we headed right to Ramon's for delicious avocado dip and shrimp.

Crewe collected all kinds of beach glass for Grandpa.  Dayne pretended that the sand was snow for a snow angel.  We three spent lots of time on the beach.

Cheers to Mexico with the tiny pop bottles.

Crewe still loves to read and I think he read 3 books on his vacation.  He also learned to drive the Rhino.  He and Rich went out on the sand and he got to drive.  He is so cool.

With Dawn and Wimps house full we moved to a very nice condo at Las Palomas.  Really has cool infinity pools.  We loved them!  Don and Nita came over to watch.

Swim babies!

The kids loved the 5+ pools, the cold lazy river and the water slide.

We kind of had the place to ourselves.

Ash and Crewe and Tiger and Crewe.  I love this picture of Tiger and Crewe.  He likes to still hold Tigers hand.

Rich and the kids on the beach with a beautiful sunset.  We had so much fun.  I love these darlins.

Until next year Mexico! Adios

Spring break Mexico

The only takers this year for Mexico spring break was Ash, Crewe and Dayne.  It was so fun and good to be together.

Lots of fun in the sun.  I loved walking out to the waterand hearing all about kindergarden.

Dayne can really read and she loves it.  Great Grandma Nita and I were really impressed.  Every time Ash sat down Lexi the dog or Chase the weinerdog would find her lap.

Crewe's lap was a great choice also.

This is Hotel for Dogs. Louie the Mexican dog still comes to visit and have dinner.  Dayne and Crewe were just delighted with all the dogs.  Louie's mom sometimes know as Deloris, Mama dog, Camilla went to the vet for a little surgery so she had to stay for several days.  Sassy loves to play with Louie.  Only dog that is off limits to the kids is Molly the doberman.

A little Mexican ice cream.

Crewe would take us on adventures to find beach glass and treasures.  I loved walking out to the waters edge and hearing all about 3rd grade.  He is such a great kid.

Dayne loved coloring with Great Grandpa Donald.  She talked his ear off and he mostly just nodded.

Lots of reading, game playing and loving being together.  That's the end of the first few days.