Monday, February 9, 2009

Costa Rica 2009
G'ma Cheryl and G'pa Mike invited Ken & I to join them on their trip to Costa Rica at the Los Suenos Resort last week and we had an amazing time!! Ken and I have never left our kids for more than a weekend and it was way overdue... I figured that out last week LOL! My sister Susan kept the kids as we enjoyed ourselves with G'ma & G'pa who were so much fun to be with. This was such a relaxing trip and we were able to do several tours including kayaking/snorkeling, white water rafting, zip lining, hiking at Manuel Antonio Park and visiting the Costa Rica temple. We already miss Dad and Cheryl and wish we didn't live so far away but are so grateful for the time that we get together! Thank you Dad & Cheryl so much for a fabulous time and thank you Susan for taking care of Jesi & Josh! Here are some pictures of the trip less the kayaking & rafting that haven't been developed yet.


Ken, Debi, G'pa Mike & G'ma Cheryl at a look out on the way home.

The amazing pool at the resort!


The view from our rooms.

The iguana that I spied on every morning... I think he knew it... and was throwing me a look! LOL


Ken & I in Jaco at the Hicaco restuarant

Dad & Cheryl in Jaco at the Hicaco restuarant

All of us enjoying the zip lines!

View of a water fall from the tram up to the zip line!

Debi zip lining

Ken zip lining

G'ma Cheryl zip lining

G'pa Mike zip lining


Mr. Sloth at Manuel Antonio park throwing me a smile!!

The only monkey that wanted to be seen!

The gorgeous beach at Manuel Antonio Park


One of many scarlet macaw's we saw on the way home from Manuel Antonio Park

Ken & I on the balcony of our hotel room

The very scary crocodiles we saw off a bridge on our way back to the airport! YIKES!

The amazing scenery in Costa Rica

The Costa Rica temple at night

The perfect view from the airplane as we left Costa Rica... on top of a rainbow!

I am grateful for: I can't even begin to express my gratitude to G'ma Cheryl & G'pa Mike for taking Ken and I on this trip with them. It was such a joy to enjoy their company and be able to share these amazing memories with them. I am also so grateful to my sister Susan for being willing to take my kids for 11 days!!! Hopefully her sanity will return shortly! I am truly so grateful to the Lord for making such a beautiful world for us all to live in and enjoy... there really is so much beauty around us!

4 comments:

Susan said...

SO glad you enjoyed your trip. I hope I didn't scar your kids for life. :) Love you guys!

stampinashley said...

Ah! My parents LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Costa Rica!!!! Glad you enjyed it!

Debbie said...

What amazing photos...glad you were able to get away & enjoy yourselves! love, Debbie

Steph said...

Debi, you are SO beautiful!!!! I found your blog through Kendall. I'm glad I did. And your pics are amazinf.