May - Garden

So as many of you know I started a garden this year. It has become a real passion of mine.

May long weekend Naomi and Craig came up to help me build a fence and gate to keep the dogs out. It was a huge help! It's way bigger than I originally envisoned but I love it more than I ever knew I could and I am soooo happy it's not any smaller!!!

 It's hard to picture, but this back yard for the last however many years has been full, and I mean FULL (see pictures from last summer below) of a purple flowering plant about 2 to 3 feet high. I had a hard time ripping them all out as I knew it meant I was committing to the garden. I had no idea how much I would love to garden.

We cleared it all out, saving many flowers to go to their new home at my moms.

 All cleared out and ready for garden beds!

 The side piece where the potato tires fit perfectly.

 The back fence was put up to keep out the dogs and it looks good too.

Building the step and gate into the garden was quite a feat! 

Easter Weekend - Family Walk

My Family. My reason for being.

We celebrated the lives of two very special family members. Without them I wouldn't be me. So much love, more than I can ever express... We love you Papa and Grandma.

Feb 23 - Our Last Day

This post makes me sad... It was our last day in Costa Rica and we all hated to leave.

There is no where on Earth that I feel as amazing and free as I do there. I will return again and again for the rest of my days. To those who think that variety is key to travel, I must remind you that CR and Eurpoe are the only places that I have travelled to and not gotten sick or injured (stupid Spider in Vegas!) haha. Being able to drink the tap water and not worry about getting sick for me is better than anything!

The boys snorkled our last day and got some seriously cool shots of the fishes!

The pool below was part of our little resort where we rented our villa.

Do you see the fire in trees, at this point the flames were about 20 feet from our villa, totally wild to not be concerned!

Elvira the kitten, I loved her and she loved me. I wanted to take her home so bad, Naomi would have killed me! LOL

One of the things I miss the most are the limes with the orange interior.... So so good!!!

I feel I must end this post with one last parting thought for anyone reading.... GO TO COSTA RICA! It is beautiful wild exotic and fresh, with wonderful people and amazing sites.

I can not wait to return!!! PURA VIDA!

Feb. 22 - Another Gorgeous Day at Playa Hermosa & Going Out!

We headed over to Playa Hermosa most days as Coco Beach was smoky due to the fire. It was about a 10-15 minute ride on the Blanca the golf cart.

Coconuts on the beach! NOTHING better, I have missed them everyday since we got back.

Playa Hermosa!

Sushi lunch on the ocean. Not much can be better!

First Day at Coco Beach