Puerto Vallarta

We just got back from a family vacation in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. We stayed at the same all inclusive hotel chain as we did in Riviera Maya, but just in a different place in Mexico. We had an awesome time.  I highly recommend The Grand Velas all inclusive resorts for anyone! Especially if you have young children.  Nuevo Vallarta was even more kid friendly than the last place. Judson and Addison both are probably still pruned up from spending all week in the pools. And each day, they had zip lining, trampoline jumping, horses to ride, rock wall climbing and a fun obstacle course for all the kids. Each day there was a kid show at one o' clock. We saw a sea lion show, a mime, a parrot show... And each night there was a "theme" show, like disco, mexico, circus, etc... SO. FUN. And you all know that food is very important to me... Like a hobby.... And this week did not disappoint. The food is great. And the service is even better! The ocean was not conducive to playing in the water because of sting rays, jellyfish and a very strong undertow, but you could still go and build sand castles!  Judson had no trouble making friends at the pool, and he and his friends played Lion King and pretended to catch sea lions for fun.  Addie bobbed around and floated along having a good time. She even made a friend the last day there at dinner. They picked up rocks and handed them back and forth saying, "ball. ball." ;)  We only left the resort once, to go into Puerto Vallarta to The Malecon and do some shopping for trinkets. Judson just had to have a spiderman cape and a suction cup bow and arrow as his souvenir. Addie was happy with a nap and ice cream. ;) We had such a great time. Judson LOVES Mexico and did not want to leave.  I must say, I was SO ready to get off our airplane coming home. Our flight was delayed because the radar system wasn't working. Then they hit the reset button....??? And it starting working again. Then, it was the rockiest, most turbulent ride e.v.e.r. And the airplane made all kinds of loud sounds. It really needed some major WD-40, in my opinion. :) Thankfully, we landed safely and made it home!