Okay, so this is what it looked like when we were walking through the Atlantis grounds on the way to the beach! Seriously, it was BEAUTIFUL!!! I have never been to a more beautiful and lush place. All Maddie talked about days leading up to our trip was going to the beach and building a sandcastle! She's never built one before and I honestly don't know where that idea came from, but she sure wouldn't leave it alone. So, early Friday morning, Marty and I got up with her to take her to the beach to build said sandcastle, while Isaac stayed sleeping in the room with Aunt Lauren. It was so nice to get to spend some one on one time with the little lady. Marty ran off to find us some towels, so these are the pics I got of Maddie playing in the sand/water. The water felt like ice water, so we only ran in briefly, but playing in the sand was fun. And we saw some parasailers (brave souls) and cruise ships way off in the distance. So pretty!
We got there on Thursday and that night, there was a welcome party for everyone who came for the wedding. Needless to say, we had a long day that day (getting up at 4:30am w/kids, flying, etc..), so the kiddos were out of sorts that night and were running around like banshees. They seemed to gravitate towards this very large glass dining table...nice! Got some pics of them playing under it and in the rest of the villa:
Friday, we went to the rehearsal and dinner on the sand at a restaurant called "The Poop Deck!" Nice, huh? But the food was great! They even brought chicken fingers and fries for Maddie. It was so neat and that's where we took our Christmas card picture. The theme was all white, so we looked like we were part of a cult or something, but it made for nice pics! Here's a few from that night:
The next day was wedding day! What a beautiful wedding it was! One snag though, the flower girl! Madeline missed her nap that day because we tried to squeeze in time at the beach in lieu of a nap....big mistake! Her hair was getting done at 2, and wedding was at 4! Yikes! She was close to falling asleep getting her hair done, as you'll see in the pics. Then, time came for getting pre-wedding pics done and she was melting down...seriously! We got a couple of cute ones of her, but hope the photographers got better ones.
Well, Marty and I went on to our seats at the ceremony and when it came time for Maddie to walk up, this is what it looked like:
The silly goose took one look at the crowd and got a scared face and started crying "Daddy" while still throwing flower petals out of her basket! Lovely! Then, Michael, the sweet groom, knelt down and called her to him, to which she ran into his arms. Gees louise! I am so sooooo sorry Megan and Michael! Guess that's what is bound to happen when a 3 year old skips their nap!!!
We had a great time at the reception. Madeline danced all night long and even got to eat chicken nuggets again, while the rest of us dined on a 5 course meal. It was the most delicious food....crab cakes, mango/passion fruit sorbet, swordfish steaks, chicken and wedding cake. Yum-O! I should've taken pics of it all, but was too hungry to think about picture taking. But take my word, it was lovely! I did take some pics of the evening though:
This is how Maddie fell asleep that night...watching Shrek on the computer w/her headphones on....
Can't forget about Isaac...he stayed with Aunt Lauren at the hotel while we went to the wedding. He was so well rested and playing so happy the next day, that we got a sweet pic of him playing in the luggage holder:
The next few are on the flight home. Madeline and Isaac took some long naps then she "read" a book to him. Sweet, proud mama moment! Also, Lauren and me being goofy!
What an amazing adventure to paradise we had! We've already talked about going back when the kids get older! Truly a recommended vacation spot for anyone....kids or not! Would do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks Megan and Michael for giving us a chance to get out of town and for allowing our little "angel" to be a part of your special day....we are so grateful!
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AMAZING! We went to Atlantis when I was pregnant with Brea...we always talked about going back. The pictures were beautiful and I am sure you all had a great time! We get to experience so many wonderful things when we don't let fear inhibit us from living life out loud!
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