Turks & Caicos Day Three...

Day three was another beach day... relaxing, soaking up a slower pace, and just doing as our little hearts pleased! The boys ventured out with Jacob, who took them snorkeling around the island and further out then I wanted them to go solo. We had a lot of jet ski traffic and I really was worried about them getting hit because they couldn't be seen. With a group, they were much more noticeable, so I gave my green light, and they gave me happy camper smiles! I think next beach trip, I will invest in a diving ball they can take out with them. Again, Remi doesn't really like to stay in the boundaries of normal beach activity, he has to make it an ultimate adventure and Roen is always right there with him, following suite!

We had swordfish burgers for lunch and a little more beach time before we got spruced up for family pictures! I can't wait to share some of my favorites from that shoot, but I'll do that at the end, after I wrap-up our trip!

Once again, our amazing host crew gave us a beautiful dinner setup. Every night, was a different color theme, with fresh flowers from around the property for center pieces, and topped off with napkin origami! We ended the night, with late-night games, swimming, and snacks... it was a fabulous third day in paradise!

Oh, and I sat my alarm for 5:45 so I could catch the sunrise! I didn't find the very best sunrise viewing location until later in the trip, but I very much enjoyed this early morning, party of one, viewing!

Turks & Caicos Day Two...

Day two, I was one of the first ones up, just as I had planned. I love being a first riser... something about having a moment of early morning peace all to myself! The property was massive and there were little  nooks around every corner, perfect for sipping hot tea and reading. I was determined not to get behind on my bible reading and there was something so fitting about being in the Word while being immersed in some of God's most beautiful work. Not to mention, I just happened to be starting the story of Jonah on that first day.... it all felt very apropos!

An hour or two later, after everyone started rousing, we had a light breakfast before splashing into our beach day... on our very own private beach! We snorkeled, we took out the clear kayak, we found shells, we were served the best drinks on island by our personal bartender, Nandi, and we of course, soaked up that sunshine! 

Later that evening, we ventured out to Land + Sea for dinner and some amazing patio views! With a goup this big, there is never a quiet or dull moment! The food definitely didn't hold a candle to our amazing in-house chef for the week, but a good time was had by all! An excuse to get all dolled up (and by this I mean, I got to wear my pink sequin slippers) is always exciting, if I do say so myself!

Please note... if you ever find yourself in an adventure situation with Remi, just know he will push you way past any comfort zone you have. I pride myself on being the ultimate adventurous spirit, not afraid to try anything.... *however*, Remi took us so far out into the deep waters in that flimsy kayak, that the waves were tossing and pushing us about in quite an alarming manner.... then he proceeded to announce he had taken us so far out because he needed to see how deep he could dive... so, he jumped ship, leaving me sitting in that kayak, just knowing that by the time he popped up, I would be so far away from him there would be no way he could swim back to the kayak. He was thoroughly annoyed and promptly took me back to shore so he could go out there ALONE. In order to appease me, he made a makeshift anchor so the kayak couldn't get away from him! All this being said, I still very much enjoyed my  afternoon adventure with Christopher Columbus!

Favorite Pictures of Day Two:

*Some things never change- I love the picture of the boys out exploring the razor sharp rocks barefoot... the day they stop exploring together will be a sad day for this mama

*Micah & Gran... he is definitely her favorite grandson.... shhhh, don't tell