We were the only people in the restaurant with Santa hats…

but we were having fun!

new xmas jamas

the only night of the year kids ask to go to bed!

Part 1 of our trip was a stop in the USVI.  We weren’t sure we were going to be able to get away early, so we booked a last minute week at the Marriott, packed up our stockings, and let Santa know where to find us. Was a great week of R&R, sitting by the pool, building sand castles…and not much else. Good prep for Part 2 – Set Sail!

Will loved throwing stuff off the balcony – this stocking lasted about 10 seconds after this pic was taken. Not quite so much fun for mom and dad 😉

This was our favorite pool – perhaps because it had a swim up bar? Tal made some great friends here…and learned how to snorkel for our sailing trip.

Dad made friends too. Over cocktails.

And just chilled out.

While I soaked up a little sun.

Mmmmm chocolate cake!

It’s amazing what a difference a year makes!  Happy birthday sweet little man…we love you!

Greetings from Mr. Beluga!

Big hugs!

Tal making friends with the Dolphins.  They came right up close for a kiss…

kiss kiss!

mmmm….peppermint marshmallows…we’ll definitely make these again

yummy chocolate for the best helper!