Just so you know, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is fantastic. Where do you begin when writing about one of the most absolute best vacations ever? I guess I'll start with a big fat thank you to my family for such a great week. This trip was filled with memories and experiences that I will treasure forever and I'm so incredibly thankful that we all finally made a trip together!
The trip began with a flight in first class. It was a first experience for all of us and it. was. awesome.
The early morning flight was worth it to get to see the sunrise from up in the clouds..
They serve you real, hot food AND mimosas for breakfast in first class. So much better than the usual peanuts.
A view of our resort, The Bavaro Princesss, from the room. It's ok to be jealous.
First thing on the agenda was obviously to head to the bar..
Wildlife at the resort...
Headed to the beach!
Love my seester!
Beach soccer match was priceless to watch.
Hook 'em!
I heart coconuts
"Not Smocking Area Please"
The only single picture of all 5 of us. I guess I'll take it!
This is La Hoya Azul. A natural water hole with water from the ocean that isn't salty because the limestone filters it all out. Pictures cannot do it's gorgeousness justice.
Longhorn fan family = several pictures like this one. Hook 'em!
Dune buggies on the beach!
Mis padres favarito!
My seester all cozy on the beach with a coconut that could have used some rum and pineapple juice inside.
Picture from my phone instead of the camera = different coloring that I was too lazy to correct. Don't judge me.
This guy...
Horseback riding pic sans our awesome guides, Johnny and Edwardo who gave us Spanish lessons along the ride.
Fancy dinner night meant we actually wore heels... even if it WAS for only 5 minutes. And by fancy dinner, I mean 3 of us crashed Jamey and Tonya's reserved romantic dinner for 2. I'm not even sorry about it because that dinner was delicious.
Whose 58 year old father participates in a beer drinking contest and comes in second place? That would be mine..
Drinks + Canasta on a Thursday night = Family version of Thirsty Thursday
Pretty sure I can make cigars after watching this dude do it.
Well, we can at least smoke our girly flavored ones..
Roger and Renee were our resort neighbors. They're pretty much awesome. If I ever disappear, I'm probably in South Carolina paying these guys a visit. FYI.
Roger likes to photobomb pictures too. He get's extra points.
Post Saki = this
And they still let me have a go at the grill. Another awesome first in my book.
The hotel's version of The Lion King = lip syncing to the lines from the movie. Sounds terrible, right? But no, it was actually pretty fantastic.
Waltz music coming on = my father getting up to dance 100% of the time
And just a random picture of my brother and sister-in-law that made it's way down here. Why not?
So now a quick thank you to the man who made this family vacation possible - my dad. Thank you so so very much for this trip, dad. You love your family well and you step up and go over and beyond what is necessary to take care of us. I'm so appreciative of that. You made sure that all of us had the best vacation we possibly could and in my book, it was nothing short of a complete success! I cannot wait until the next one! Salud!
