Mackes Do Mexico - 2016

Though we are already a handful of days deep into June (how?!) I have to back peddle a moment to May. Sweet May. It's the month where we begin our count down to summer. But, it is also the month we take a quick two hour flight south to Cabo, hang out with my family, and check out from reality for an entire week.

This also gives me solid reason for one big, legit photo dump. The warning has been given...

When we arrived at our resort Marcus immediately saw the pool and water slide, and before the bell hop could even get all our luggage in the door, Marcus had stripped down and was begging for someone to get him a swim suit. So, it comes as no surprise that much of our time was simply spent hanging out around the pool and going down the water slide. 

Julia and I also did the whole pool lounging bit pretty well.

We did do a few other things, too...

We took in a few outstanding sunrises and sunsets.

We enjoyed his and her massages. Heavenly! There are exactly zero pictures of this, because. Massage. 

We played with dolphins!
Marcus was a little hesitant to actually swim with the dolphins, so he and grandma stuck to an afternoon of playing and training them. 

 

Scott and I opted to actually take a dip with the dolphins.

Meanwhile, back at the resort, Grandpa and Julia had a little one-on-one time, and I think both enjoyed their grandpa/granddaughter date.

Scott and I enjoyed a morning of parasailing (kid-free)!

I was able to sneak off for a run along the beach!

We spent some time on the beach.
The waves on the pacific side of the Baja are so forceful that going into the ocean isn't encouraged. But, that didn't stop us from enjoying a little time near the water with our toes in the sand.

We also left the resort a few times to browse the little shops near us and eat at The Office, which is basically a mandatory stop every time we are in Cabo. 

Just steps from The Office. The view is second to none.

And, thanks to Grandma and Grandpa, Scott and I had a date night (I honestly cannot remember the last time that's happened)! 

Per my request, we also had family photos taken. We did this last year, and I was adamant we needed them taken again, as our family looks quite a bit different this year. But, those pics I'll save for another day!

And, no trip would be complete without at least one snafu. Naturally Julia refused to sleep in a crib, and ended up in my bed each and every night. Plus, she cut not one, not two, but FOUR teeth. It wasn't terrible, but it did make things a little challenging at times. With that said, both the babes traveled like champs and seemed to thoroughly enjoy our week in Mexico.

A massive thanks goes out to my parents for inviting us along to enjoy their timeshare again, as well as for helping us out with Marcus and Julia so Scott and I could enjoy some fun and relaxing moments!

Cabo, you were so good to us. Adios until next year!