Viva Mexico!!

The last week of March, we went on a family vacation to Sayulita, Mexico with a group of friends and a big group of kiddos. We had the most amazing time - the town was awesome, the beach was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and of course spending time with everyone for a whole week was the best!!

Compared to the flights to Mississippi, Texas, and Hawaii that Cooper has been on, the 3-hour direct flight to Puerto Vallarta was a breeze. About to leave the rainy and cold Bay Area for some sun:

Our house was right off the beach, with a nice (child proofed!) courtyard in the front, where we spent a lot of time hanging out. Cooper immediately found a broom and spent many an afternoon sweeping up the courtyard:

Pool time! The pool was right outside of our front gate:

Anthony and Cooper taking a break from playing "worker guys":

Daddy and Cooper relaxing in the hammock. Note that despite everyone's bets, Josh never did fall out of this thing:

We strolled into town with the kids every morning - Josh, Brendan, little Liam, and Lauren:

Our morning coffee and pastry spot:

Sweet Liam!

Breakfast with the O'Briens and D'Acquistos on the plaza:

Adam and Anthony:

Kimmie and Max:

Coop enjoying his Cheerios and mango:

Chasing birds on the plaza:

We absolutely loved the town. It was relaxed and charming, and right on the beach:

El Rio!!!!

Fresh salsa bar:

Shopping for hats in town:

The beach was a short walk from the house, and was huge, wide, empty, and gorgeous. Straight out of a Corona commerical :)

Building sandcastles with Dada:

Chasing the waves with Mama:

Everyone at the beach!

The new love of Cooper's life, little Gloria:

Following his big buddy Anthony to check out the horses that hang out on the beach:

Sweet baby Max!

Guacamole for lunch:
Cooper loved the beach and loved collecting shells. We had quite a collection at our place by the end of the trip, which Cooper was amazed by and liked to bring to Mama:

Spending the afternoon at the D'Acqusitos' place:

Playing peek-a-boo:

Cooper loved playing with all of his friends, and every day would ask for "Riiiia" (Gloria), "Mmmmaaa" (Max), "Tinny" (Anthony), and "Ssshhhhh" (Liam....he struggled with the vowels :)):

Every night we walked into town down the beach for dinner:

Salsa dancing at Don Pedro's with Mama:

Sleepy boys and happy mamas:

Liam enjoying the live music:

Lauren, Brendan and Liam's last night!

A cool local restaurant (with yummy margaritas!):
Last breakfast of the trip:

Last night of the trip - there was a live children's show on the plaza:

Dinner at Sayulita Fish Tacos and Tequila Bar:

Adios, Mexico!! We can't wait to come back soon!!