back to business

and i'm back & it is officially spring time. what a difference a week of sunshine and relaxation can make.  i'm ready to kick off the spring/summer season with a smile and a tan :)

the weather was absolutely gorgeous.  80 degrees, sunny and a breeze - heaven.  waking up and sitting on the balcony with a cup of coffee, my mom and this view is something that i will never take for granted.

this was the first time we stayed at our new time-share at the Westin Lagunamar.  the resort is absolutely stunning and the staff were amazing.  i cannot wait to go back next year!

let me just say that while lounging on the beach was priority numero 1, followed closely by eating delicious food.  of course in typical rixfam style we sought out indian food one evening.  elefanta was such a treat!  the restaurant was right on the water and the decor and food made for quite a fun evening.

fresh pineapple mojito

me & beebs

while indian is always a favorite we were in mexico and probably ate the best mexican food of my life every other night. fresh salsa's, fish tacos, margaritas - you name it, we ate it.  our favorite was a local hole-in-the-wall spot called the fish fritanga

can you ever get enough pico & guac? i think no.

a fam trip to mexico would not be complete without some embarrassing photos of us in sombrero's

yup - picture says it all

i will not let this become rixfam xmas card 2011

what a fabulous trip.  i have the best family ever.  so many laughs.

fam <3

m & d

this is so typical

rounding out my adult spring break with a trip to boston to see the Brook's! it was so great to catch up with Beth and have a fun night out with friends

me, nancy & B

the "boys in jeans" - sam, smith & oliver