Our travels started out a little rocky. One week before the vacation we found out that our tickets (paid and bought for in April) were no longer good, Mexicana airlines went bankrupt and left no notice to us. So we looked and with a little stress found tickets for our trip. With just one week out we decided to take the cheaper tickets and stay at the resort a few days longer (same money, more vacation time). 5:05am departure time from O'hare airport (PV at 1:45pm) was the plan, "mechanical problems" was the reason for a flight cancellation. We were put on a flight at 9:30am (PV at 6pm) with stand-by seats at 7:20am flight. Things were looking up, we got on stand-by and were on our way to Phoenix for a short layover. Phoenix flight on and off all on time. As we are hoovering over PV again and again, the flight attendant announces that the plane is going to have to fly to Mazatlan, MX to land while the PV airport fixes a sink hole in their one and only run way. While in Mazatlan we took in the duty free stores, hot dog and beer stand and witnessed 2 Federal Police planes land and deplane 4 buses of criminals, scary stuff! 2 hours later we were back in PV (5:45pm).
Our stay at the Dreams Resort and Spa was wonderful. Words cannot explain the beauty, excellent service and great food/drinks it had to offer. We had an ocean view room with balcony for our 8 night 9 day stay. The resort had 5 restaurants, and 4 bars. It had nightly entertainment from movies on the beach, fire show, Mexican Festival, Casino night and much much more. Due to the season, sea turtles were hatched daily on the beach each morning and at 6pm, the resort had an organized turtle release for all to participate in. It was really neat to learn about this process and be able to hold one of the little ones before his adventure out in the ocean. We meet lots of people during our days at the beach and pool. Layton played beach volleyball most days and I was able to enjoy relaxation by the pool every single day.
Jennifer and Kyle also had a delay of flight on their way to the resort, but made it to the resort on Saturday afternoon. They were followed by lots of family and friends. It is hard to describe the friendship that Jennifer and I have without saying 'endless and heartfelt'. I could see in her eyes the excitement of her big wedding plans all taking into action. Many, many months of planning and phone calls were made to make her dream come true. Their wedding day was beautiful, as all days in paradise
are. The girls spent the morning at the spa getting our hair done and the guys were able to hang out all morning. Pictures were beautiful with the beach and blue sky and ocean behind on each view. Jennifer was a truly beautiful bride. She glowed the entire day with excitement and joy. The ceremony at the pavilion was toasty with the sunshine but filled with smiles and tears with the wonderful occasion. Sealed with a kiss, Kyle and Jennifer were pronounced husband and wife. The reception was great fun. Dancing, music, great food, friends and family, the night was perfect.
are. The girls spent the morning at the spa getting our hair done and the guys were able to hang out all morning. Pictures were beautiful with the beach and blue sky and ocean behind on each view. Jennifer was a truly beautiful bride. She glowed the entire day with excitement and joy. The ceremony at the pavilion was toasty with the sunshine but filled with smiles and tears with the wonderful occasion. Sealed with a kiss, Kyle and Jennifer were pronounced husband and wife. The reception was great fun. Dancing, music, great food, friends and family, the night was perfect.
The remaining days at the resort were filled with sunshine, friends/family and drinks. We enjoyed each and every single minute of our vacation in Mexico. We are thankful that our travels were safe and that this trip was able to bring Layton and I even closer together in our marriage. We vowed to ourselves we would do this again within the next 2-5 years.
Congratulations Jennifer and Kyle, we wish you two the happiest and most blessing filled life together! We love you.
