Our final trip to Las Cardones

Las Cardones beach was a lot of fun...it went by very quickly and of course, was full of funny moments. Again, my family is wacky and laughs at about everything!! This trip, it was just me and the girls...no friends, no Allie and no hubby. So I was a little worried about entertaining all three on my own! We always go directly to the beach - right after we put all our stuff in our casita. This time, we stayed in the "Suite"! This is the best casita at Las Cardones - it sits on the beach - so from your room, you see the ocean - hear the waves and feel the cool breeze - it is breath-taking. I, wanted to sit in the rocking chair and take a couple of breaths but the girls were anxious to get on the beach...relaxation, had to wait!

The ocean was a brownish/bronze color. I had never seen that before. I kept asking everyone I saw..."what's up with the beach?" The only logical answer I received is that it was an algae issue!! All us girls looked at each other and said "Daddy needs to be here"!! ;) We also saw a dead dolphin on the beach, so we ventured down the beach to where the ocean was white and spent our time there!!

We arrived with 2 DVD players, 2 DS's (both fully charges), coloring books, school books and Sudoku. But once I convinced the girls that it was now "relaxation time" - within 20 minutes... they were (yes, you guessed it) bored!!! So I tucked each one into a hammock, myself included and had a good half hour of bliss!!

Our time went by quickly and soon it was time for showers and dinner. This has been a challenge for us, due to the crabs coming out at night but because we had all conquered that feat last time, we were much more brave this time!! There were still a few screams when a crab ran out in front of us, but the volume was much lower!! We still were afraid to go to the out-house at night and had to use the shower but hey, not too bad for 4 girls on their own!!

Whatever Lucie had, I think I caught. I didn't sleep well and had an upset stomach - but woke up feeling glad to be at the beach. We had a great breakfast, another long walk/swim and shell shopping before it was time to pack up - shower and have lunch. Both Lucie and Gracie didn't eat well and I was a little concerned. We had a scare with Gracie at dinner the previous night - she was "inhaling" her spaghetti and started to choke...I told her to raise her arms up and as soon as she did, she let our the loudest and deepest burp I have ever heard. I actually thought she was about to get sick and rushed her from the dining area (yes, we were again the center of attention...not very appetizing) to a sandy section a few feet away - holding her head down and telling Scarlett to keep the flashlight on me (this keeps the crabs away or at least let's you know they are about to crawl over your feet) and waited for Gracie to get sick. She kept looking at me strangely, I am sure she was thinking that her Mom is overacting slightly, to a burp at dinner!! Scarlett was laughing so hard, she was crying and I too, had the giggles!!

Well, Gracie never did get sick but my Lucie did AGAIN on the way home from the beach. This time I was prepared, I continuously asked her how she was feeling and when she finally said "not so good" - Norman skidded to a stop that about gave me whip-lash (poor guy) and I got her out of the cab. I then got one of our beach buckets out of the trunk for her to hold...this was definitely one of my brightest moments. I sat next to her the rest of the way home...I got an anti-bacterial wipe from my purse..it was cold and wet...and kept rubbing her forehead with it - I told her this is what my Mom used to do for me when I wasn't feeling well and Lucie replied "I miss Grandma".... Little bug!! So do I!! We were very close to home when Lucie finally lost her cookies - thank goodness because my stomach wasn't doing too well...especially when she kept looking in the bucket and "examining" the contents (she so get's that from her father).

So we are settled...Lucie is completely herself again and I am chalking it all up to car sickness!! We are not allowed to be sick!! Especially since my husband will be here on Sunday!! So it's vitamins, naps and staying home tomorrow. I am actually really looking forward to a day with nothing to do!!

Our declarations were delivered this morning to the court house...so we are hoping to hear about our court date next week - I hope we get some great news while my husband is here so he can celebrate with us...hey, we may celebrate EVEN IF we don't get any good news next week!! I know I already said this on my last blog - but all is well with me when my husband is here and I am so looking forward to having him with us!!

Happy Weekend my loved ones!!! I hope you are all healthy and enjoy your family time...Love and Blessings to you all!!!