Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Little Gus
Of the many nicknames that our Oliver, Oli, Little O has... Gus is just as common in our house. Since being home with him he has taught me so much about motherhood. I cherish every minute I have with him.
Oliver loves being chased around in his activity center, he can run so fast. He will run pause check back and see if you are chasing him, ball up and take off again in a fit of giggles... it is hilarious!
This is BLISS
oh my HAIR!
Nothing better in this life than to wake up to this
Ok I was in complete AWE today when I saw him go from lying position to sitting and then STANDING! what! of course he was holding on to the ottoman but still. It only lasted a couple seconds.
Oli got his 2nd hair cut! thanks to Uncle Roger our little boy looks more like a little stud
Before: After:
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
parte dos... finally!
Saturday
We loaded up the cars once more and made the drive to Manuel Antonio/ Quepos. During our trek through beautiful country we had a little hiccup. Our car pulled over to wait for my brother, while we were waiting we ended up getting stuck in the mud. This didn’t happen on a straight & obvious road but on a steep windy curvy road. Finally after being some type of spectacle a kind man pulled out a tow rope and got us out.
Then, after getting through construction, passing over the crocodile bridge, stopping and petting some cows & driving around forests of palm trees we 4-wheeled into our final destination, Villa La Macha. This home was breathtaking. We had our own maid service, personal chef, security night guard and a caretaker/host. Now this was our favorite way to vacation by far! This is a perfect fit for our family.
Sunday
We woke up bright and early; the sun rises at about 5:30 am and sets by 6 pm. We cooked up some eggs and toast and got ourselves ready for church. The whole family pilled into their cars as we made our way through town to this very quant building. It is just down the street from our caretaker, Jota, he told us that this building used to be a daycare as of 3 months ago. It is incredible to see the humbleness in these people. The circumstances and faith is so obvious even if I don’t speak the language. It was so hot to sit through sacrament meeting. Our family took up most all of the tiny meeting center and with the gross amount of children all of the men/fathers were up and down through the meeting. It was nice to have us women relax and enjoy the meeting.
We had some lunch and enjoyed a quick dip in the pool,then ventured to a nearby beach, where the husbands were probably more welcomed than the women and children. The drive down to the beach was rough and rugged, we were able to drive our vehicles right down around the beach where we parked.
Back at the house we had a delicious feast of Chicken and steak fajitas waiting for us. I can still taste the unforgettable guacamole. 
This poor lizard....
Part 3: everyone screem and gawk in disgust.
We loaded up the cars once more and made the drive to Manuel Antonio/ Quepos. During our trek through beautiful country we had a little hiccup. Our car pulled over to wait for my brother, while we were waiting we ended up getting stuck in the mud. This didn’t happen on a straight & obvious road but on a steep windy curvy road. Finally after being some type of spectacle a kind man pulled out a tow rope and got us out.
Then, after getting through construction, passing over the crocodile bridge, stopping and petting some cows & driving around forests of palm trees we 4-wheeled into our final destination, Villa La Macha. This home was breathtaking. We had our own maid service, personal chef, security night guard and a caretaker/host. Now this was our favorite way to vacation by far! This is a perfect fit for our family.
Sunday
We woke up bright and early; the sun rises at about 5:30 am and sets by 6 pm. We cooked up some eggs and toast and got ourselves ready for church. The whole family pilled into their cars as we made our way through town to this very quant building. It is just down the street from our caretaker, Jota, he told us that this building used to be a daycare as of 3 months ago. It is incredible to see the humbleness in these people. The circumstances and faith is so obvious even if I don’t speak the language. It was so hot to sit through sacrament meeting. Our family took up most all of the tiny meeting center and with the gross amount of children all of the men/fathers were up and down through the meeting. It was nice to have us women relax and enjoy the meeting.
Jota helped us gather up some coconuts so we could enjoy some pipas (coconut water)
We had some lunch and enjoyed a quick dip in the pool,then ventured to a nearby beach, where the husbands were probably more welcomed than the women and children. The drive down to the beach was rough and rugged, we were able to drive our vehicles right down around the beach where we parked.
We are so happy the Criscione's could join us!
****WARNING****
If you are easily offended or may get grossed out easily just skip the next picture please!
When Oli was in the sun tent he started rolling allover the place, which also lead to him tipping the tent over and starting to head to the beach
Back at the house we had a delicious feast of Chicken and steak fajitas waiting for us. I can still taste the unforgettable guacamole.
Monday
Today was a relaxing day. We were able to just sit and hang out at the house without much of an agenda. In the morning we ate a great breakfast, the traditional eggs and toast. The boys were determined to get a good deal on surf board rentals so they spent their morning working up a good deal. Before lunch we had some visitors. A tribe of squirrel monkeys invaded the house. One of our cooks/housekeepers took a banana out and began feeding them with James. They began to flock to her so rapidly it was almost freaky to watch how human like they were when they stood and grabbed the bananas from our hands. It is against the law here in Costa Rica to feed the animals.
SSSHHHH, dont tell!
Today was a relaxing day. We were able to just sit and hang out at the house without much of an agenda. In the morning we ate a great breakfast, the traditional eggs and toast. The boys were determined to get a good deal on surf board rentals so they spent their morning working up a good deal. Before lunch we had some visitors. A tribe of squirrel monkeys invaded the house. One of our cooks/housekeepers took a banana out and began feeding them with James. They began to flock to her so rapidly it was almost freaky to watch how human like they were when they stood and grabbed the bananas from our hands. It is against the law here in Costa Rica to feed the animals.
SSSHHHH, dont tell!
We spent the rest of the day back at our beach then back to our pool for a dip before dinner.
Oli adores his cousins, he gets so excited when the give him even just an ounce of attention
Tuesday
We decided to take the day and hike the Park in Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed a beautiful beach, the water was so warm! Fellow beach-go’ers were being begged and almost pick pocketed by these nasty raccoons.
We decided to take the day and hike the Park in Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed a beautiful beach, the water was so warm! Fellow beach-go’ers were being begged and almost pick pocketed by these nasty raccoons.
Wednesday
Curtis and I enjoyed an odd but relaxing massage at Raindrops spa and then risked the terrain down to a beach less visited, it was about a 15 minute hike. This was a great way to end our trip. Our cooks went out with a bang by preparing us an incredible dinner, yet again!
Curtis and I enjoyed an odd but relaxing massage at Raindrops spa and then risked the terrain down to a beach less visited, it was about a 15 minute hike. This was a great way to end our trip. Our cooks went out with a bang by preparing us an incredible dinner, yet again!
Our crazy Einstein hair baby!
This poor lizard....
Part 1: lizard has tail
Part 2: lizard HAD tail
Part 3: everyone screem and gawk in disgust.
Thursday
Today we headed home, it was sad to say good bye to our long awaited and much anticipated vacation but it was time to go home. Oli has built up of quite the skymiles and, in my opinion, has earned his wings.
Today we headed home, it was sad to say good bye to our long awaited and much anticipated vacation but it was time to go home. Oli has built up of quite the skymiles and, in my opinion, has earned his wings.
This is Jota, and the next picture is his mom (one of our cooks and housekeeper)
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