We just got back from spending a week in the Dominican Republic with 4 of our best friends. It definitely came at a perfect time. Gavin and I needed to get away, just the two of us. As hard as it was leaving KK, we knew she was in good hands with her grandparents.
We stayed at the all-inclusive Excellence Punta Cana. The resort had 8 restaraunts, 10 bars, a disco night club, 24 hour room service, 2 huge pools with a swim up bar, 2 jacuzzis, daily and nightly entertainment. The hotel grounds were beautiful and very well kept.
All along the beach and poolside there were little "tiki" huts that kept you out of the scorching sun and there were even big beds if you prefered to relax in a take a siesta. One morning we got up bright and early to take some sunrise photos. It made for some great photos.
We spent many days relaxing by the pool but we did manage to squeeze in some fun times in the sun on the beach! It was so relaxing reading in the shade and watching the boys ride the waves with their boogie boards.
Michelle and I enjoyed a reading on the beach. (top left) She read "Dear John" and I read "The Secret Life of Bees." Both are highly recommended reads then you can watch the movie. One day I took some dancing lessons on the beach (bottom left).
You could be walking around and see a flamingo, geese, crabs, parrots, and beautiful tropical flowers. The parrots were very friendly (if you had food).
Each night we would get dressed up (only because there was a dress code for dinner) and go out to dinner. Being from Texas, our favorite was The Grill. We enjoyed fabulous filet and potatoes (and cocktails, of course)!
Here is our group of friends we went with. My cousin (and bestie) Michelle & her husband Brandon and my best friend from high school Jessica & her husband Randy. We have went to Mexico with this group and now Dominican Republic. Who knows where next year's vacation will lead us? Bahamas...Jamaica....Cozumel???
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