It only took us 5 years, but we FINALLY made our way back to Mexico for a much-needed getaway!! After our honeymoon to Los Cabos, we promised we would return quickly . . . but Life and Hunter took over and it took us longer than planned. I really had wanted to jet away sooner but it literally took 2 years for me to be able to leave my little man for more than 24 hours, which I had only done twice up until this point! (yes, another one of those things I had to eat my words over) So, after a looooonng goodbye to my little man, me and my Big man stayed up all night packing and caught a 6 am flight that landed us in paradise just in time for lunch... We decided on the Excellence Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive Resort and could not have been more pleased! It was EXACTLY what I was wanting and needing. Pure relaxation, peacefulness, tranquility, and beauty . . . A place to recooperate ourselves and refresh the love in our marriage!!
5 years of Love & Life to Celebrate!!
The room was gorgeous! Crisp, Clean, Fresh, and Free of a toddler!)
We were exhausted - We grabbed some lunch and CRASHED for about a 2 hour nap! It was such a wonderful, indescribable, feeling of no responsibility and utter selfishness!!
Our Balcony faced the Miile Spa and Lazy River
Absolutely Beautiful
We headed straight for the beach and found a comfortable bed/lounger with palapa for that wonderful, afternoon ocean breeze. . . Ahhh
1st Evening Out
With nine restaurants to choose from, we finally decided on The Grill. It was a beautiful, giant thatch-roof palapa that served our exceptional steak dinner alfresco. It was so nice to share an actual conversation and meal with my husband without the buzzing energy of a 2 year old at the table. (Although I believe he came up in conversation many times!!) :)
Day 2: We found a SELF-SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE!!!
It was also Mother's Day... a little bitter sweet - but my thoughtful husband had (helped) Hunter give me a card before we left home and had another one for me before dinner - PLUS I was able to call home to hear that my little man was doing amazing and having so much fun with (and already wearing out) his Grandmommy!
I think he looks so handsome...
After dining under a moonlit sky at the AMAZING (and it truly was because I don't usually care for mexican food) Agave, an authentic mexican outdoor hacienda-style restaurant, We joined the crowd for "90's Night" at the disco! We danced the "Macarena," sang "I Like Big Butts," and obviously shared alot of laughs and good memories . . . Oh how we loved the 90s!
Day 3: Living the Good Life in the X-Lounge
This was the ultimate in comfort and relaxation!! The plush lounging beds hung out over the beach, intensifying the magnificent beauty of God's creation
"You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you."
Nehemiah 9:6
A REAL Mexican Fiesta on the Beach!!
Day 4:
"Hmmm . . . What do you wanna do today? Relax on the beach or by the pool?"
I wish all of life's decisions were this tough . . .
We made this "our spot" for several days - It was the best of both worlds, the beach on one side with the pool on the other!!
So we actually did DO a few other activities!! We splashed our way through water aerobics everyday with our new friend Daniel (Oh My Gatos...) and we found our inner yogi early in the morning on the steps of the spa. I let Andrew win a few times at shuffle board & bocce ball and even joined him in the gym for a crossfit workout & long tread around the lazy river!!
This day involved archery. Our team, The Mojito Bandits, came in 2nd place . . .
Only because the team that came in 1st actually brought their OWN GEAR!! SERIOUSLY?? Lol
We also joined in on a bike tour!! This took a small amount of encouragement from my hubby, hehehe, but I was so happy I went!! (Whoever came up with the saying, "It's just like riding a bike," clearly did not have me in mind! And I came home with bruises to prove it!!)
We stopped at a cute little market and bought an extremely overpriced toy truck for Hunter and Christmas tree ornament to commemorate our travels - Andrew said we were doing our part to help the economy!
Andrew found a souvenir also . . . that we left there :)
My Sexy Havana Hubby
Puerta Mujeres
The Catch of the Day
Turquoise Waters
After a fun filled day, we were really excited about dinner at Spice! (a hibachi style restaurant) And we were not disappointed - it was Andrew's favorite of the week!
Day 5
Mid-week the mommy in me resurfaced and I truly missed my Little Man, messy chaos and all! But after a (couple) phone calls home and a few tears, I was reminded that we only had 3 days left until reality would come BOUNCING back and peacefulness would only exist during nap time; and then there is always the laundry! :)
On our way to the Lobster House we noticed our outfits matched the beautiful stain-glass ceiling
Mille Spa in the evening glow
Day 6
We treated ourselves to a trip to Mille! We decided to make this our "excursion" and were so glad we didn't allow ourselves to miss out on this venture!! 
Our spa experience began with a 90 minute Temazcal treatment which started with an indigenous steam treatment in a beautifully aqua tiled cave. After becoming completely relaxed, we were escorted through a series of showers: a full body Sensations shower, a tropical rain shower, and shower that involved dumping a bucket of water over our heads. Next we were off to the water treatment pool where 2 swans and 2 waterfall high-pressure water hoses massaged our necks and backs (so powerful it even ripped out my ponytail holder). Then we were led through a hot river-stone pathway to a bubble massage bench that worked our abdomen and legs. A VERY HOT dry sauna awaited us next, followed by a unique snowball couples massage, and a dive into an ICE cold plunge pool and a warm fuzzy bath robe! We ended our truly wonderful adventure with a couples' massage. The whole experience left us feeling renewed, invigorated, and utterly relaxed!!
This is Andrew relaxed :)
To top the day off we ordered in room service! A rose petal-filled bubble bath in front of the tv, comfy pjs, and cuddling in a super cozy bed completed an unbelievably incredible day!
Day 7
We spent our last full day doing all of our favorites!! We ate our perfect breakfast; omelets, hash-browns, toast, watermelon, peanut butter and bananas! We relaxed in our favorite spot! We did water aerobics and Andrew attempted wind surfing, we ate our best lunch and then had a 2nd (late) lunch that of course included guacamole & pico de gallo and that oh so yummy ice cream!! We played a few games and took a nice long walk on the beach and soaked up as much paradise as we possibly could . . .
Day 8 - Time to Go Home!!
What an amazing vacation . . . Once again we are saying it won't be another 5 years till we visit again! (Especially after we arrived home to 50 degree weather, rain and more rain...) Good thing Hunter was waiting for us or we might would have stayed!!
What an amazing vacation . . . Once again we are saying it won't be another 5 years till we visit again! (Especially after we arrived home to 50 degree weather, rain and more rain...) Good thing Hunter was waiting for us or we might would have stayed!!
"So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun." Ecclesiastes 8:15
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