Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The Gyuro's invited us to Isla with their family and friends for a few days.  They have a beautiful house on the island and an extra room so we jumped on a plane and headed south.  It was really great.  The island is very small, the beaches are beautiful, the food was amazing (because they know where to eat), Tom had arranged for a car to pick us up at the airport and drop us off at the ferry, catered dinners to celebrate birthday's and Colton graduating from college, fishing trips, and a day excursion to Garrafon.  We will take the kids back next time.  Tom had a golf cart for us upon arrival (as that is the means of transport on the island - kids would love that)! Everything was so well organized and it was SO nice to just enjoy and not have to think about the details.

Tom, Cori, Colton, Hailee and Ellie

I didn't get photos of everyone - my phone was not working and some of the ones from John's were way too dark.  I wish the one of Hailee doing her split handstand to split would have turned out.  I also didn't get all of the kids or Heather, Kevin and Tom...until next time.

Deep Sea fishing was on the itinerary for the first day.  The guys went out and caught some fish for the party that night.

Tom and Kevin's dad.

John bringin' home the bacon.

So, in the background you can see the grounds of this amazing property.  The pool is behind me, the band setup just down below under the pergola and then they brought in some tables and chairs.

Fire Dancer

Taylor, birthday girl, and Jill

He was one of the caterers at the party but John took this picture the following night at the owners restaurant.  This restaurant has such great food (Lola's) and they catered both nights for the house parties.  I guess this is how they do shots in Mexico - domino style!

Dinner and dancing - Cory and Colton woopin' it up.

A little bit of country swing - I had to show Colton how they do it in Jackson Hole.

On our last day everyone went to Garrafon http://www.garrafon.com/

It is the islands Natural Reef Park.  The sand and the water are beautiful.  We did the zipline, snorkel and had a quick bite before we had to head to the ferry.

zipline

I had no idea what to do with my hair - I didn't take shampoo, conditioner or a blow dryer - jeez!

This guy is so fat.  They said at certain times of the year when it is really really hot there are so many of them you can't even drive your golf cart.  I think we probably ate one at some point but it tasted like chicken to me!