Costa Rica

PURA VIDA!

After spending the last week in Costa Rica, this is now our favorite phrase. It means living the "pure or simple life", I equal it to Hakuna Mattata (sp?) because we truly had no worries in that fabulous place for an entire week. I am choosing only a few photos per day to share as I think the 965 photos would be a little much. The best part of this trip? Just being together as a family.

Just like the good 'ol days!

The manly paddle out to the reef (middle of the ocean) snorkel, get in and out of the boat without sinking or tipping it over and get back to the beach in spite of the wind. I was glad I was on the beach.

This should be a soda commercial!

These were REALLY cute monkey's and only a little scary...I keep hoping we didn't get any nasty diseases from them.

Way Way to close for my comfort. We saw hundreds of them.

Rob taught her how to handle the waves, so sweet.

Very cool waterfall we hiked to... where all the locals go.

We loved going to Church on Sunday. They were so friendly and kind. All very humble and sweet. Thanks to Cecia and Rob we even knew what they were saying which always makes it more enjoyable.

Glorious Sunsets every night!

I added more pics than I thought I would and I even left off the canopy tour zip lines, Rob's surfing video, snorkeling and approximately 945 other shots. I'm glad Mike turned 50. I'll go celebrate with him anyday.

The GLORIOUS day of Mike's Birth.......

This past week was Mike's 50th Birthday. We started celebrating late Friday night when our friends arrived with some fabulous decor for the yard and house. We continued to celebrate all day Saturday finishing it off with homemade pizza compliments of Madison. Since we had a good thing going we continued right through Sunday. I think his favorite gift was Madison's. He received a valuable coupon good for 50 snuggles, 50 foot rubs, 50 kisses and 50 hugs.

FIFTY FABULOUS YEARS!

From this.....

to this......... Boy how time flies!

A photo of the culprits. I love how Mike is throwing back his
head totally cracking up over "the gifts" they left for him.

The boys started this horrible tradition a few years back....sing Happy Birthday AS LOUD as possible, but be completely off tune. It is so annoying but hilarious at the same time. I think the glow from the fire makes our birthday boy look not one day over 49.

Look at all the smoke! It filled the whole kitchen but he got them all out in one try. You are one of a kind Mikey and we all love you ! We're looking forward to celebrating 50 more!

Confused?

If you have noticed more activity, vehicles, noise and laughter coming from our house-that would be due to the fact that we have acquired some new roommates for the next few months. I think we'll keep him around as long as possible.