After months of Chad working like crazy and me going crazy we packed up our swimwear and sandals, sunscreen and books and went south of the border to Puerto Vallarta. We stayed in Melia, an all-inclusive resort from Sunday to Saturday. I just reached a deadline so I could afford to be away. Before this week, I had been working every weekend almost around the clock.

Back in July, while my parents were visiting after Alden was born I convinced my dad that he should vacation with us. We were able to spend some time with him and my brother, Daniel, before they continued on to Guadalahara.

During the week I kept saying things like ‘this is in my top 5’. So without further ado here are my favorite things…