Playa Del Carmen

Sorry - this post is out of chronological order. Go to the Easter 2011 post for an Easter update.

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Eric and Jaime Sartwell wedding

Playacar Palace Hotel

Wedding on the beach!

Dressed up for the festivities

Dressed down for the....Caribbean ;)

View from my pool chair

Relaxing by the pool - Chris hating my photo ops

Chris and I were fortunate enough to go to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico (near Cancun) for our dear friend's wedding and to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. Quinn stayed home and was entertained, spoiled, and loved by her Grandma and Grandpa Rockwell. It was our first vacation away together since our honeymoon.

I can't believe, though, that this June will mark a total of 10 years that Chris and I have been together. It seems like yesterday that we met at Ryan Owen's apartment in Arcadia, Calif. (thanks, Dorothy!) and immediately had a connection (Bachelor show speak ;) ). Our first date happened the very next evening and we have been together ever since. However, the wedding we were in Mexico to witness was between a couple that had been together even longer (12 years?) and they were FINALLY tying the knot. We love Eric and Jaime and are so happy for them to begin their life as a married couple.

Easter 2011

I marvel at how FAST the last year has gone. Thinking back to how much of a "baby" Quinn was at Easter last year and how she is much more a "little girl" now. (See below)

2010

2011

I mean, she wasn't even caring that Easter eggs were filled with candy - and now she shakes the egg to determine if it is worth her while. She of course had a new Easter dress and unfortunately toddler hair (translation: she will not sit still so her mother is happy to have some sort of rubber band in it and a comb may have touched it), and was wearing spring-worthy white shoes.

She had a lot of fun running around with the boys (Andrew, Levi, Steven, and Benj), and even more fun stuffing her face with various chocolate candies. At one point she enlisted Rhiannon's help because her mouth was too full (contents: 8 m&m's, 2 jelly beans).

Quinn and Benj getting their fill of candy

We were blessed today with lovely sunshine and warm enough weather to stay outside for a bit. Perfect! Our menu for Easter also was especially delicious: ham, booyah potatoes (ask for the recipe...they are AMAZING - thanks Carly!!), fruit salad, green bean casserole, and rolls. For dessert a strawberry pie and Cool Whip.

Easter decorations - fun placemats and table runner.

The "egg hunting" crew

What a great way to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! We are so thankful for our Spokane family. :)