family

spring break!

erin

Mar 29, 2022 — 2 min read

Two years ago we got invited to spend spring break 2022 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with four other families. There was a lot of planning, and a lot of people, and a lot of waiting... but finally the day was here! It has been a very long time since we've flown as a family.

After a four hour plane ride, 30 minute stop at the grocery store and a 30 minute cab ride we had welcome margaritas in our hands.

The kids also got welcome pina coladas. Emma said "I love this place".

These were our accomodations for a week! A 7 bedroom house with a pool, access to the beach, a chef, bartender, housekeeper and groundskeeper.

family time

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wrapping up

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washington, dc

A day and a half is nowhere near enough time to see DC, but we tried our best. On Saturday we took a break from the boat show and took the girls to the children's museum. On Monday we hit the ground running early to try to squeeze

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washington, dc