I'm all sweaty

IT IS SO HOT AND HUMID!!!

I am living in either our pool or the ocean. Which wouldn't be bad, except for the fact that I can never quite DRY OFF.

Yes, we have A/C in our condo...and part of it is covered in our monthly dues, but we do have to pay once we go over the budget they allot us every month. And with how FREAKING HOT it is, that would be a huge bill. So, we use the A/C only in our bedroom, and mainly just at night. However, I think I forgot to shut it off this morning, and can't quite get over to the knob to shut it off.

I have never spent so much time writing about A/C before. I can handle dryness...NOT HUMIDITY!! I am truly convinced that hell is humid with no ocean or pool nearby.

Okay, that is enough of that.

I haven't done many updates lately, because we have gotten into quite a normal routine here, that consists of nothing too exciting.

Basically, our days consist of working in the mornings, and getting done in time for 4pm beach vball. And then out to dinner and if a good movie has been released then...YAY!

Speaking of good movie...Went and saw Toy Story 3 Saturday night. So funny. I think Woody looks like Mitt Romney.

Anyway, the ocean right now is so perfect. It is in the low 70s, and is so refreshing. When we went to play vball on Saturday, it was 86% humidity, and we immediately started dripping sweat just from standing on the court. We had to ban giving high 5's after good plays, because water would squirt everywhere from OUR HANDS!! so nasty. But then, right after a game, the losers got to go run and jump in the ocean. (I lost on purpose all day Saturday) And the waves were so high, bodysurfing was excellent.

But here is a pic of a tournament from a couple months ago...I am getting ready to put forth my non-existent blocking skillz.



I don't think I can ever live away from the ocean.

I have pictures, but we had to recalibrate my computer, and I somehow lost the ability to upload new photos. lame.

It was Spencer's birthday last week, and our GREAT friend Carlos has Blanco resort make him a DELICIOUS Tres Leches cake with Splenda..:) And they brought it out right after our vball match so everyone could sing to him. It was so sweet of Carlos to do that. And then Carlos took us to his favorite restaurant for dinner....La Fonda! This is the location of the world's greatest Mexican food. It is authentic, flavorful, and classy. They even have gourmet crickets, worms, and ants listed on their menu, and they ARE NOT cheap.

Time to jump back in the water.

Hablo Español

I hit a milestone today!
At church I made a comment in Relief Society in SPANISH!

I've had no problem reading in Spanish from quotes or the scriptures, because I've had the pronounciations down since high school....gracias Señora Hernandez y Sra. Belingheri. But I haven't had the guts to randomly make a comment in Spanish, especially since it is difficult to follow what they are saying since everyone TALKS SO BLOODY FAST!

But today the teacher broke us up into groups and handed us questions. My awesome partner allowed me to do the honors.

I always want to remember what was the first fluent thing I said in Church in Spanish.

Here was the question.
¿Cuales son algunos de los ralatos de las Escrituras que le han inspirado?

And I said:
En el Libro de Mormon, el historia de familia de Nefi. Nefi tiene mucho fe, pero sus hermanos no tienen fe. Cuando su familia no tienen fe, es muy dificil vivir por los mandamientos.

Its a very 'primary' answer, but that suits it being my 'primero tiempo' answering in Spanish.

It really felt like such a great accomplishment. I've come a long way since October. And I can't wait to bust it out fluently all the time. Next stop...bearing my testimony in Spanish on Fast Sunday!

A GREAT Investment!

One of our Montecristo Estates Villa Owners is looking to sell his Fractional Ownership in Phase 2. Located much closer to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golfcourse and Market, our owner initially bought the last 2 weeks of June at $120,000. For personal reasons, he needs to sell and is selling at an unheard of price!

$60,000!

This is a GREAT investment. Whether it be for rental income, corporate retreats, or a fantastic family/friends getaway...You won't find a Luxury Fractional Ownership anywhere in the world for $60,000.

For more details, click here.

Great Deal!

ALL OF YOU LAST MINUTE VACATION LOOKERS!!

As May is right around the corner, one of our owners has dropped their nightly rate AGAIN.

If you want to get away with a BUNCH of friends or just yourself, COME HERE!

My Best Friend's Wedding

What a catchy title...they should name a movie that.

Well, anyway, that's what I got to be apart of about 2 weeks ago! My best friend from school days, Miss Janna Mackey...now Mrs. Stevens!

She is not only the most beautiful female I have ever seen, but she is the bestest friend a girl could ask for. And honestly, I am NOT just saying that. She's incredible. Smart, athletic, great listener, fantastic shoulder to cry on, HILARIOUS....she's like an octuplet threat...not a double or triple.

It was such a great weekend! I got in to AZ on Thursday the 11th of March and the wedding was on Saturday. I got to see ALOT of old fantastic friends, and get pampered at an INCREDIBLE spa...got my nails and hair did...it was the best. And I never once have gotten even remotely choked up at a wedding, but I got to say...there was more than one frog in my throat that day.

This picture was taken at the Rehearsal dinner at Cantina Laredo. Janna got us bridesmaids the BEST gifts! Hats with our married names on them, and beautiful bracelets and earrings.


Here we are on the wedding day leaving the spa to head to the wedding at Villa Siena!
We looked darn hot!! I loved the way Janna had our hair done, it was very classy and elegant.

I mean really...isn't she the cutest thing ever?!
On our way to Villa Siena....getting so excited.....

The aisle

The beautiful bride

Her beautiful bridesmaids (I had it taken in black and white, so I could look the same color as everyone else in at least one picture)

It's OFFICIAL!

It was so touching that Janna was escorted down the aisle by her brother...she had lost her father almost 2 years ago. So Janna had a picture of her dad attached to her bouquet. So tender and wonderful.

The awesome wedding party!

Okay...this party afterwards....SUPREME AWESOMENESS!

Janna had chosen M.I.A's Paper Planes to introduce the wedding party into the reception hall. And as we each went in...(bridesmaids escorted by groomsmen) we all decided to do some funky dancing. My groomsmen and me kept it REALWHITE and did the frog. Others C-walked and did the robot...it was toooo much fun! The food was DELISH! great dancing, great cake...greatness all around!

These are quite possibly some of the funniest people I have ever known...so good to be reunited with them....the 'Vegas Ladies'.

hilarity



Here is the exit of the lovely couple! I had never seen this before...it was so beautiful...sparklers, GENIUS!

And then we have my favorite pic of them all...

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stevens!

LOVE YOU JANNA!

Los Cabos Vacation Villas

WHO IS LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE VACATION THIS MAY??

I still have available the last two weeks of May of this year. The 16th thru the 31st. If you want just one of those weeks, that would work too!

The original price was over $1,000/night. Right now...$399/night!

Let me refresh your memory of how incredible these villas are!

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Lots of random funness

On the 16th of February we were able to check into our MonteCristo Estates villa for one full month! It was so much fun. Our first night there, we hosted a Sushi night with a few of our dear friends that both live here and were visiting. "Good times, noodle salad."

It was delicious! Our friend Claudia is a professional sushi chef, and she did an incredible job.

It was fascinating to watch her make it....it was the best sushi I have ever had!

Let me give a brief explanation before the viewing of the next photo. I haven't taken a bath since like 1986. I don't know how much bubble to put into a bath. So, the maid had left one little 'sample' size bottle on our awesomely HUGE tub. I thought it took the whole bottle.

This is where Spencer caught me doing my "Pretty Woman" impression. (singing "Kiss" by Prince)



Later that first week we went back up to Magdalena Bay with our friends Dan and Nancy. We got to go out on a panga with Ed, and saw incredible wildlife in the estuaries. That place is fabulous.





Then our parents arrived for one month to stay in the other villa. Yeah, I got ZERO pics. Sorry mom. It's just that you guys are so fun, I totally forget to take a picture, b/c my thoughts are totally engrossed in the funness we are having. ;)

With the emotional ups of good times with family and friends....there was ONE down. Spencer was backed up into by a tour van. The driver threw his car into reverse not thinking anyone was behind him and BOOM! nailed Spencer. Luckily, thankfully, noone was hurt.


And it stills drives...so while the responsible party is ordering our Lexus parts from San Diego we can still drive it.

Thanks mom and dad for the great time! we love you and miss you!