did I mention that there was an incredible beach? 

lovely cool courtyard 

me too! 

Christa on the beach at Playa del Carmen 

see what Jimmy found to buy! 

shopping in Playa del Carmen 

our front door 

and here is the guard house to keep us safe 

this is what greeted us at the highway 

the first sunset - I was not patient enough! 

at the bar in Captain Morgan's, soon to be one of our favorite hangouts 

here's the first dip in the ocean - I should say dipping of the toes! 

At the resort beside the life-size fountain 

trip to Mexico

Here we are at the airport in Calgary where Jim didn't get his luggage! 

How much fun can we have while still in Canada! 

Here's one of the chefs 

Christa and Laura after tasting that very hot salsa 

Look at these two singers! 

Brent and Lorraine enjoying the maracas 

jimmy and wanda in the sombreros - part way through the lovely margaritas that Christa made 

Our going to Mexico party:

Emily sprinkling reindeer food so they will know where to find us! 

Emily opening her one and only Christmas Eve present 

Christmas Eve 2005

Kevin and Emily in front of the empty stocking 

Christmas 2005

Emily beside herself!
And beside the tree just before demolishing the presents.