Tuesday, December 18, 2007

The last few days

Okay, to start off, today, Ben and I went to the highly recommended, Good Life Spa, in Maho, for a couples massage. I still feel completely relaxed! It was GREAT!!!

Holdyn has also been giving herself driving lessons. She's getting pretty good. She is probably as good of a driver as most of the St. Maarten drivers, and is MUCH cuter!!
We went for a nice walk last night to watch the sunset, and gather seashells. Holdyn has this thing about eating sand... and as much of it as she can shovel in before her dad or I stop her! Maybe she is low on iron.... I craved dirt when I was pregnant with her, or maybe it really just tastes good. I'll have to try it next time.
The sunset was much prettier than it shows in this picture, but at least you get a little taste. It sure is beautiful here. I'm glad we are having soo much time to enjoy the island as a family with Ben having a 3 week break!

Ben and Holdyn also got one Christmas present a bit early.... a fishing rod. Here is Ben our first evening out. We went near the bridge and we were able to watch some of the mega yaghts come in and out of the bay. They are pretty amazing!
Here is Holdyn helping her daddy reel in a weed. We didn't have much luck that night... BUT, Ben caught a baracuda this morning and has had lots of fish action the last couple of mornings. We are going to go get some tarpon in the next day or two :)
Here is the shot of the boats waiting to enter the bay. It is a pretty amazing sight to see them all lined up. There are a few mega yaghts in the back that you can't really see.
Anyway, we're sure enjoying our time with Ben home! We've got lots more fun to have in the next couple of weeks!!!!


7 comments:

Emma said...

You live in such a pretty place!!

Nadine said...

oooh...i'm pretty jealous of your massage. i've been "craving" one so bad. the sunset looks gorgeous. i'm glad that you guys get to have some time together to just have fun. school is so demanding, it's nice to have a break.

Spencer and Mindy said...

Oh Live it UP! I'm glad you three and a half are Finally having some time as a FAMILY!! Yay!

I remember when I copied EVERYTHING you did, and you would eat dirt clods, so I would too...ewwwww! and that one time you kept eating Shaylee's Dog Jerky cuz you thought it was Beef Jerky...Love it!! :) (and you made me Eat cat/dog food, The Hard Stuff...)
Good times?!!

*make me a Sand Angle!!
Merry CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Pauline said...

Sounds like you are really enjoying your time together as a family that is awesome. Holdyn is a pretty good little driver. They start very young on that island. she is a cutie. You continue to enjoy each other and have a Merry Christmas.

The Isoms said...

So pretty! Looks like you are having a great time as a family on a beautiful island! Can I say I am a little jealous!!

Sara :) said...

I bet it feels like your more on a vacation with Ben out of school. Have lots of fun!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas & enjoy the island-style holiday festivities. Looks like you've got some great ways to relax & enjoy your time together.
Glad that life is treating you all so well.
Love from home - we miss you!
Mom