Kate's Penthouse

" Kate's Penthouse"-That's what grandma Debbie called our beach side quarters in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico because Kate was on vacation with BOTH her grandparents. We had lots of fun with Grandma and Grandpa Koplin, Grandma and Grandpa Ahlborn, Harold and Renae Zentz (Bryan's sister), and Adam Ahlborn.

This picture was taken at the airport on our way home.  I think its a pretty good picture of us all.  Unfortunately, Adam is not here because he had an earlier flight (Plus, he was out dancing all night with his Mexican girlfriend.  Yes, he picked up a girlfriend for the week we were there!)  

Even with a baby, we were still able to do lots of fun stuff.  It helped that we hand a lot of willing hands! 

I went zip lining with Harold, Dad, Renae and Debbie. This is a great capture of the group before our first line.  There were 10 in all.  It was quite the view of the little town, rocky river, and jungle below.   

Grandma Koplin and Grandma Ahlborn giving Bryan and Kate a hard time!

We went on a boat ride to Las Caletas on a Vallarta Adventure Excursion. We went with Dad, Adam, Debbie, Renae, and Harold. I got really sea sick on the ride there.  Dad, Bryan, Adam, and I went scuba diving, while the others took care of Kate.  The water is definitely different on the west side of Mexico.  The water is a lot colder and the visibility is about 20-30 feet.  There were times I was nervous to leave the guides side! We saw lots of fish, sting ray, one GIANT turtle, eel, and capsized boats.  We also got to meet this trained sea lion.

Adam, Dad, Bryan, and I am in the back swimming to the platform.  I had a difficult time with this second dive; my weight needed to be adjusted, I was feeling very sea sick, and the water wasn't calm down under.  

Adam receiving kisses.

Kisses for Rebekah.

Bryan getting kissed.

Dad looks very happy to be kissed!

Bryan and my dad went on 4 other dives while they were there.  Those lucky chaps! I didn't sign up because of Kate, but we made our own fun.  Plus, I was still feeling super nauseous from the boat ride.  Maybe the water messed with my ear because it continued for about a week after we got home from Mexico.  

Kate and I played in the sand, the ocean, and the pool while the boys were away.  Doesn't she look so cute in her tiny swim suit and glasses.  The optometrists' baby HAS to have glasses!

Mom with happy Kate!

 Bryan giving kisses to Kate!

 As you can see, we had lots of fun with our family. It is different going on vacation with a kid, but do-able.  I knew that from the get go and prepared myself for more of a relaxed, resort vacation. We were still able to do lots things and take Kate on most of the adventures.  I am just so glad she didn't get any sun on her precious skin! She is one lucky girl- an international vacation at 3 months!