Horses, Birthdays and More

Grand Bay Resort the morning we went fishing.

Over the past two weeks, we did a lot of things that we normally don't do while we are in Melaque. Of course, you know that we started our stay in Casa Rosa (Big Pink) and then were joined by the Edwards family, Ryan, Holly, Zane, and Anika. They were with us for a week. While we had fun with them, Jacquie and Grant arrived and moved into the new place, La Casa De Los Amigos (as we call it).

Linda went with a group to Colima.

After our week with Ryan, Holly, and the kids, we moved over to La Casa De Los Amigos. The next day Ryan's brother Kevin,  his wife Allison, and two sons Asher and Atticus arrived at Big Pink and began their week-long visit to Mexico.

We spent the next week adventuring with the troops while trying to settle into the new casa. At times it was a little out of control, but we loved it!

I cannot describe all the fun adventures but I can give a list of some of the highlights.

Fishing - 2 times
La Manzanilla - 2 times
Colima Tour - Linda, Jacquie, Holly, and Allison
Horseback Riding - Holly, Anika, Allison, and Asher
Birthday Party - Holly's plus all of us
Snorkeling Tour - Holly, Ryan, Anika, and Zane
Cuastemates - Holly, Ryan, Anika, and Zane
Churros, waffles, crepes, tres leches cake, donuts and more - Every night, probably a bazillion!
Dinners and lunches out - Lost track!

Coffee plantation and museum outside of Colima.

Holly's birthday party was one to remember. It started at 3 PM and lasted to about 8 PM. We met for drinks at Big Pink and beat up a piñata. Then we all duck-walked (a procession whereby the leader, me, leads everyone through the streets to a location) to a beach restaurant where we ate dinner and presented Holly with gifts and a cake. There were lots of drinks and marginal food, and we all had a great time!

On December 29th, Big Pink emptied and our friends flew back to the states. We are trying to get back to normal, or what we call normal. We are already missing everyone. 

Anika, Holly, and Shorty.

Holly's birthday piñata.

A massive swing!

Anika's turn.

Zane takes a swing.

Then another.

Holly finishes it off!

My lovely Bug at the birthday dinner. 

Bring on the cake!

The cold, cold cake is on fire!

Zane helps to blow out the candles!

Family vacation.

So many things you can read into this photo