Happy Easter!

Love our Little Bunny Boy!

VeRaCrUZ!

We just got back from the beach! What I would give to have a beach home! We were so happy to find that James loved the water and sun this time. Our trip to Acapulco sure had us worried that our kid was a beach-hater - yikes. Our little J Bird was a happy little "guero" and made lots of new friends during his vacation. We were accompanied by our friends from the Embassy - Brandon and Kristen and their kids Kyle and Lindsey (one of J's gf's).

So happy to be out of the car!

We went right on down to the beach.

Kristen and baby Lindsey

The water in the Gulf is so warm!

Yes, we ALL need some tans!

The Chateau D'If - sike - but I seriously could not help but feel like Edmond was locked up somewhere in this joint. =) This is actually the fort San Jaun de Ulua in the Veracruz port. Its construction was started in 1535 by the Spanish and was the only port on the east coast for some time. In the 1800's it was made famous for holding prisoner Benito Juarez, Mexico's "George Washington". After independence it was also used in unsuccessful attempts to fight off the invading French and Americans. It was really fascinating to explore this old fort right on the water and think of the pirate attacks, torture, and battles, oh my!

The Aquarium in Veracruz!

Enjoying our hotel's pool.James testing out the snorkel gear.

Check out how sallow the water is way out there - Danny is only knee deep.

I can sit by myself!!!

The Sand Castle! Kyle is so proud (and cute)!

We saw the Temple! It has a primo location a block from the water. I love to see the Temple...

Little J Bird has some rapid rolling skills and after falling off the bed earlier this week this is what we have resorted to to keep him from falling onto our hard hotel tiles. He seems to like it anyway.