Remembering Paradise...

The below shot is only one step out those back doors! Oh how I miss that private pool!

I will start by saying how very difficult it is to revisit these photos of complete freedom now that life has hit us full swing this week! It is so surreal to think that less than a month ago we were smack in the middle of all these beautiful landscapes. I am soooo grateful for the opportunity we were given to take this trip together. Without my parents keeping you sweet girls, we would not have had the peace to go so far away without you. Although thoughts of you all were always in our minds, we know that we truly needed this time to spend together without distractions. God used this time to show us some areas we needed to give attention to in our marriage, as well as what a blast the past ten years have really been. Taking time out from the motions of life in general revealed some changes that have taken place since we said "I do" ten years ago. We are not the same young couple we were back then and we were so blessed to be given special time to map out this relationship and where we are headed. (Girls, promise me that you will take the time to nurture your marriages one day. I even vow to babysit if the need be!!!)

Now, onto the pics. The fabulous couple in the photos with us have quickly grown into part of our family. They are nothing short of a perfect gift from God and He placed them right in our backdoor (literally, they live behind us in our neighborhood!) and we became such great friends so fast. The guys have so much in common and Leanne and I could not be a better match in supporting one another through out this hectic stage of motherhood. And, we share the same anniversary so who better to celebrate 10 years with than these precious friends!

(To answer two of your questions...yes, we had way too much fun and, yes, the water was really that color!)

The resort made sure we had a wonderful anniversary full of special treat!

Goodbye, Maroma Beach! We will definitely be back soon~~~