Mexico!

We are back from an adventurous trip to Rocky Point, Mexico! We were given the privelege to stay in a beautiful beach house by some very generous patients of Darrell's. It was an amazing gift to our family We experienced trials and joys and were blessed through it all.

The trials: two days of sandstorms, three days without electricity in the house, one day without running water, and one stingray hit on Darrell's toe. One thing is true about trials, they make you very thankful for things you normally take for granted. We were all very grateful when by midweek, these trials were over, and we had health, power and water again. God is so good!

The blessings: More than we can list, but here are a few...playing in the sand and waves, seeing so much of God's beautiful creation, the luxury of a beautiful beachside home on a private beach, great time with our family and our friends Bryan, Amanda and Andrew, kayaks and paddleboats, fireworks, braids, walks on the beach, gorgeous sunsets, good food, a washing machine, dishwasher and coffee maker :), and learning how God uses trials in our lives to bring us closer to Him. Thank you God!

THE BEACH HOUSE


MYCK


TAYLOR


FRIEND AMANDA, AND BETHANY (AND THE DOGS)


GRANT, FRIEND ANDREW, AND BEN


ELLI AND HUDSON


LANIE

"I'm not sure about this Dad"...


She likes it!


Elli, Bethany and Ben hang out with Lanie on the bed.


Hudson digs himself into a hole. Well, he had some help. Lots of digging was done to make a huge hole with a wall to protect it from the waves.

BRAIDS!



The girls like to have their hair braided when we are in Mexico. Altogether the four girls (Taylor, Bethany, Elli and Amanda) got 150 braids. Bethany had 52 on her head alone! The braid lady's fingers were flying, but it took about 4 1/2 hours. If I (Cari) attempted this, it would take me all day to do one head, and it would look terrible.

One of the fun things to do in Mexico is fireworks. Here are the pyros with their stash, Grant, friend Bryan, Darrell, and friend Andrew.

Near the end of a week without shaving, Darrell decided to try something different. It's kinda cute, but he won't keep it for long. :)

CRITTERS!

Two of the less desirable critters we saw, a snake and a stingray. Although Darrell was hit by a stingray (probably not this one--there were many!) no one was hurt by the snake.

One of the fun creatures we saw. Taylor caught this cool shot of a starfish climbing to higher ground.

We also saw huge pelicans, playful dolphins--very close to the shore at times!, lots of little fish that would jump when startled, clams and many many different kinds of shells. The sea is truly teaming with life!

Sunsets at the beach are so beautiful and relaxing, especially at low tide. And with this sunset I will end our Mexico entry.