Oh no, Zach's a Big 5th Grader.....

Can you see "the look"????

I think this is just the beginning for me with this look! He is under the impression that he is really coooooool these days. Zach informed me that he does not smile anymore in pictures. Oh, but don't worry he still will do it!

Anyway, it was the first day of school and Zach took the famous pictures in front of the door! We limited his pictures at school. Well, at least I thought so, but as I look on the camera, there are quite a few!! HA! We are pretty sure this is the last year for dropping him off (well at least walking him to his classrom) as he will be in Middle School next year!

Luke had fun playing before school too!

The final hug goodbye.....

And it's final.....school is on!!

Mexico!!

Beware loooooots of pictures! We had a wonderful time in Mexico (other than the sunburns that are now flaking off of our backs, darn 50 proof sunblock for babies still could not help this white girl)~

Anyway, Chris and I had the best time. For once in the past month and a half, I could sit down and relax without any worries, business contacts, etc (except for the beginning of the trip of course.....5 hours of paperwork on the plane, emails, phone calls, etc).

So, enough writing.....check out the amazing pictures from the Valentin Imperial Maya.....

Our Suite.....

The amazing pool....these are only of one side of the large pool and they had probably four more pools!

One lounge bar we hit at the resort after dinner....Don Miguel

We took a break from the sun and went shopping, ate at Senior Frogs! We asked the waitress to kindly take our picture, she answered "Sure" AND THEN a huge "SCREAM", NEXT all the wait staff came over for the picture as well!! HA!

(Oh how I wish I could be in that ocean right now)

Lazy river pool outside of our room was calm and relaxing.....

Dinner at Lobster Pot....

Room decorated for my birthday.....THE BIG 30!!

Mexican Band.....

This guy reminded us of Chris's best friend, Miguel....

We were wondering how him and Donna got there??

Man, I love the big guy!

And sadly......going home......Valentin, we shall see you again real soon!

At least they transported us in a Benz bus!!!

Beach!!

Nope, not Mexico yet??? 3 days away, however!

We went to Lincoln City with our great friends, the Vargos (Dan, Sarah, Blaize, and Viv). This vacation was great too, because we were able to visit with some of the Thorson side of our family; Grandpa Bruce, Grandma Linda, Uncle Jon and Aunt Carla! We would have loved to see Uncle Drew, but unfortunately he had prior commitments.

We rented a beach front home, with a great view. It was a little on the older side, but was a great set up! Next year we talked about renting the house down the street, called "Splendor by the Sea". We would really like to go with our families as well (Gramma, Papa, Grandma Karan, Uncle Shaun/Aunt Tami and their families). I don't know who all could actually make it, but it sure would be a great time!

We will definitely go back with the Vargo's because.....well they are just a blast and right up our alley, when it comes to laying back and relaxing! Anyway, check out some of our favorite pictures. They are all on FB as well if you would like to check them all out!!