This past weekend we decided to take a trip to the beach. Darrin worked it out to where he had Saturday off, then Monday he was off for Labor day, so we had THREE whole days with Darrin at home. We drove about an hour and a half to La Romana and stayed in Casa de Campo for the weekend.
It was absolutely amazing. Probably the most beautiful place I have ever been. The community was gorgeous, the hotel was gorgeous, the beach was gorgeous, the houses were gorgeous and the weather, just gorgeous.
We got there around noon on Saturday and headed straight for the pool. Reagan and Darrin played in the pool while I worked on my tan. For some reason I hadn't started taking any pictures just yet, but no more than an hour went by and we had an injury. Reagan found a friend in the pool and they were seeing who could jump the furthest. (she was jumping into Darrins arms, while the other little boy was jumping into the water) Darrin turned around for a minute and Reagan jumped in right on his head. I saw it all happening, but it just happened so fast. She came up with a busted lip. Poor thing, the hotel sent about 5 members of their staff over to check her out, but she was fine. Just a bad busted lip.
After that she was done playing in the pool, so we packed up and went back to the hotel. We had lunch and then headed out the beach.
After the beach we headed back to the hotel to get the kids bathed and in bed.
Then we snuck out for a date night.
We had a nice dinner and enjoyed having dinner just the two of us. We were in no hurry, there were no interruptions, just great food with my love.
And just enough wine that we ended up dancing.
Unfortunately there are no pictures of us dancing, but here is some proof. They had some live music and dancers and sure enough we ended up showing 'em how it's done. Dominicano style!
(That is not a rip in Darrin's shirt, just the way the shirt is made. Room for the arm pits to breathe I guess.)
Then we cruised around for a little while on the golf cart before returning back to our sleeping babies.
The next morning we went over to the Polo club. Is that what it's called? They called it the Dude Ranch. There were several horses and Reagan loved it. I wish I could have gotten her to ride one, but she wouldn't go for it.
Afterwards we had breakfast and headed out to spend the day at the beach. I should mention, everyone but Reagan was up by 6, so by 7 we were dressed and out the door. By the time we got to the beach it was still only around 9:30. However it was nice, no one was out there yet, and we just enjoyed having the beach to ourselves.
And then poor girl fell off her "surf board" and hit her lip again.
But, it was all better once her and Darrin started making a sand castle. She forgot all about it and everything was great again.
Now they just needed more water. Reagan is still a little afraid of the water. She isn't the type to run and jump on in the water, she has to ease herself in.
Back to building their castle.
Here she is again, slowly getting into the water, cute buns and all.
"Here Daddy, you do it."
After a little convincing she finally got it.
More proof that I was there. I am hardly ever in pictures because I am always the one taking them. If it were up to Darrin we probably wouldn't have even taken the camera. Do I look tan yet?
These are some of my favorite pictures from the weekend. Darrin says she looks like a little Johnny Depp, but I think she looks adorable!
After the beach we stopped at the pool to cool off a bit and get a little bite to eat.
Then we went back in a took one of the greatest naps ever. We all slept for 2 whole hours! We woke up fully recharged, got dressed and headed out the the Marina in attempts to get some good family pictures. Getting all four of us to look at the camera and smile is quite the task these days. Here are 2 of the better ones we got of the whole family. Not bad, but my hair is doing something weird, Reagan is almost looking at the camera and Grayson has way to cute of a smile not to be smiling.
We decided to leave the Marina, it was just so hot and head over the the beach. On the way over Reagan saw my pink door. I had mentioned the day before that I liked that door so every time we rode past she would say, "There's Mommy's door, Mommy likes that door."
Now finally we get the pictures I had been waiting for. I couldn't decide which I love the most so I just posted them all.
How cute is this one?! I think I'll keep him.
And this one?!
My sweet, sweet babies.
And we have a winner! A new Snider family photo.
That evening Maria and Grayson went back to the hotel and ordered room service for dinner. And Darrin, Reagan and I went out for Pizza. It was already close to 8, Grayson was tired but since Reagan took a nap she was no where near bedtime. Again, we had a wonderful night at dinner. Reagan is at such a fun age. This is the first time we have gone out to dinner with just Reagan in a while and we had such a great time. I wish I could just bottle up this age and save it forever, but I know it even gets better.
Sweet girl but her napkin in her lap before we even did. I can see many Daddy/Reagan dinner dates in the near future.
After we ate we drove over to the amphitheater. Sting was in concert and we thought we would check it out. However, general admission was sold out and only VIP was left. It would have been a great concert, but not for 300 bucks a piece!
The next morning we all slept in a little. Ordered room service for breakfast and just hung out around the room.
Then we headed back out to the beach for a few hours to catch a few more rays, relax in the ocean and play in the sand.
Check out that castle! It even has it's own little pond!
Our last quick trip up to the marina for some ice cream before heading back home.
We had a wonderful 3 days at the beach, I can't wait to go back!
