We had a much needed vacation this week on the beach in Mexico.

This was the view from our patio.

It was so great to be able to recharge and relax with no worries and no doctor visits!

Lily spent hours tirelessly searching the beach for cool shells, crabs and other sea life.

She acquired a huge collection, and immediately went to work making tiny sculptures out of shells.

We were also able to go to an aquarium to view more fish and other sea creatures up close.

Lily got to pet turtles

and hold star fish, as well as feed a seal.

We ate lots of yummy food, including the best clam chowder ever.

and best of all, we got to share the fun with good friends.

None of us wanted to leave!!