Last week was Puerto Vallarta. We were there for a wedding. The group was put together by the bride and groom, (Jena and Joe); their closest and most beloved. Most knew each other well. The rest would get to know each other.
The trip started with the ride to the airport. Shad (soon to be Sha-to) and Shelle came to get us. Then we picked up Gemma. The girls were nervous so they made sure I was sitting next to them in the van.
We met up with Jena and Joe at the airport and piled into the plane. It was all pretty seemless. When we landed in Puerto Vallarta at the airport we ran into Tori in customs. The group was quickly coming together.
As we were walking toward the doors of the airport, we were bombarded by taxi drivers and tour guides. They were all trying to get us to choose them and their services. It was so overwhelming, I wanted to run up to Jena and hold her hand so she could protect me. But I could tell from her face that she had it all under control and we just followed her. (the woman is an amazing planner).
As we walked out of the airport, there were even more taxi drivers; bartering and negotiating and making deals. We huddled together as a group (kids included) and waited for our ride to appear.
Within minutes we were piled in and ready to go. Easy Peasy!!!
When we arrived at the resort, we went to our rooms and sorted out who was with whom. They were 3 bedroom suites and we had about 3 or 4 of them. We were rooming with Shelle, Sha-to, Tori and the girls, Aspen, Avery and Serenity.
It wasn't long before we were poolside.
Now, I could go into great detail about our trip; and I may throughout the week, because much of it needs recounting. However, suffice it to say, this resort was amazing. The group of friends and family was amazing. We all had a great time and no one was left out at any time. I think we are all comfortable in saying we left with 29 of our closest friends!
And on the ride home from the airport, my kids wanted nothing to do with me! They would have sat on Sha-to's lap if he wasn't driving, or Shelle's if she wasn't in the front seat. But instead, they bumped me in the back for their new best friend Gemma. We were barely a thought in their minds.
It was truly the most amazing trip many of us ever had. To have 30 people come together from all parts of the U.S. and leave feeling conntected and loved is something you will never forget, and likely never encounter again.
We wish you nothing but the happiest days in your life! And Jena, when you quit your day job at the dance studio, I think you have a promising future as a tour guide!!! Just sayin'..... ;-)
Love you tons!
The Cunninghams
Happy Monday!
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