Puerto Vallarta 2013!!!

 Mexico was an amazing trip of a lifetime with Jon's family.  There were 20 of us there celebrating Liz and Praveen and it could not have been a more perfect week.  The weather was phenomenal in PuertoVallarta, while it was the cruelest cold and snow back in Minnesota... :)  The boys swam and swam and spent time with their Grandma and Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.  Adam got a bit crispy with sunburn but recovered nicely.  Jay scared the bajeezus out of me by falling off of the sea wall onto the concrete below.  We figure it was about a 10 foot drop, and only ended up with a skinned knee.  I, of course, sobbed the rest of the night reliving the fall and the "what could have happened".  A Mom's world is so tough when her kids hurt :(  Our guardian angels were definitely out in full force.  Bev and Jerry shared so much of this wonderful place with all of us.  It never could have happened without them.  What an wonderful memory for everyone.

Adam's birthday party!!!

Silly Cam

Shortly after the fall...both of us in shock.

Photo Bomb!!!

In awe!!!!  Taken by his little brother.

Our family photo with the green mermaid with the "fake boobs"...classy!  

Enjoying their burritos poolside!

Polar Plunge - March 8th 2013

Jon and the boys decided to participate in the annual Ashland Polar Plunge to benefit hospice.  It was a frigid day and the water was colder than any of them could have anticipated.  Adam wore one of Grandpa's cameras on his head to capture the entire experience.  This was in memory of Marti and they were so brave to take it on.  Jay was speechless and Adam really persevered.  All of them ran back across the frozen lake and up the hill into the hot tub waiting inside the hotel.  Of course Grandma was the emcee and did us all proud.  Mommy wasn't feeling well so decided to be the towel holder and sympathetic snuggler :)

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