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Just a little weekend get-a-way...

in PUERTO RICO !!! So Rick (along with his other teammates) received a reward trip from work to vacation in Puerto Rico for 4 days! Since I constitute his other half I got to cash in on the reward. So we spent a 4-day weekend get-a-way at a huge resort on the coast of Puerto Rico without the kiddos (thanks mom for flying in to care for them while we were away:). It was fantastic!

We stayed at El Conquistador Resort, which was situated on a sloping hill facing the beautiful Caribbean ocean. Our room was right there in the middle (2nd floor) and our balcony opened up to a view of the blue blue sea.




That little island you see out there in the distance is Palomino Island. That's where the beach was located and we had to ride the ferry out there to play in the sand and get some sun (unless we wanted to lounge around the pool, but I'm more for the authentic beach feel).


Approaching Palomino Island on the ferry. Cute ain't it?








We took the El Yunque Rain Forest tour and it was gorgeous, very.......green.....and wet.


We climbed a lookout tower and got this view of the top of the rain forest. Very......green again.



On my "To-do-in-my-life" list is riding horses on the beach. Well my dream came true!

The horses took us up to the tallest point on the island and we could see miles of the beautiful blue green ocean.

That's it! Hasta luego Puerto Rico!!! Back to changing diapers, laundry, dishes, etc, etc, etc. But that life has it's own perks ;)

Comments

Karen said…
So fun! Can't wait to see the pictures. You have a great mom to fly that far just to watch your kids.
Unknown said…
Sounds like fun! I bet the weather was great!
nora.lakehurst said…
How fun. I hope you guys had a blast there and enjoyed all the things that came with it. I hope someday we get to get away. May you guys always remember the fun times you get to do together.
What a fun weekend! John and I went there for our Honeymoon, but none of those place look familiar. Still how fun.

ps. When are you going to get chunky like your cousin?
Amber, you're so hot! Where'd you get your suits? I need a vacation.
Cami said…
I felt warmer just looking at your pictures. But I just looked out the window and saw it's still cloudy and dreary out. I think I'll go check Travelocity.

Looks like a blast! I'm especially envious of the horse riding on the beach. Lucky!
Andrae said…
love the pics! You look great! One of my dreams has always been to ride horses (bare back) along the shore...for now I will live vicariouly through you :) I am glad y'all had so much fun!!!
Nicole said…
Wow, what a fun vacation! How nice of your mom to fly out and babysit! How neat to go horseback riding on the beach! I'm glad you had a wonderful time!
SEXY MOMMA! I heard you got a getaway! I am so jealous! John and I have never gotten away for more than a night since Naomi was born! Treasure that time with you hubby.
Lee Family said…
no way around it
you guys are hot
Wow I am jealous!! Thank You SO much for the gift card you are such a sweet heart!! It looks like you guys had so much fun. I want to go there someday.
ellen said…
Nice job you got there Ricardo!
WildBound said…
Wow, nothing quite like a little bit o paradise seen from the back of a horse. Love it!
BunchesofBradys said…
We still hate you!
ha ha ha
You guys look so cute together!
I hate how you don't have to work to have a nice body. Maybe in the life after this I'll look like you.
-Carrie
Holy Cow! How fun! I'm so jealous. You are so beautiful Amber!

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