Some like it hot

Last weekend my entire family met up for some fun times in Puerto Penasco, aka Rocky Point, Mexico. (I was recently surprised to learn that not everyone has heard of Rocky Point. My friend from Utah verified this for me. "Where do people go for spring break?" I asked. Her answer? St. George or Las Vegas. How very state-centric of me to not have known this previously.) We stayed in a great house just steps away from one of the finest beaches I have personally enjoyed. What was so great about it, you ask? We had it all to ourselves. Warm water. Delightful snorkeling (for some). Exciting creature discoveries. Great tide variations. Shells galore. But mostly: we had it all to ourselves. Here are a few pics.








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Comments

MarySue said…
Okay, I'm out of the closet as an occasional drop-in to your blog dear Emily. What a fun vacation you just had. I think I need to get in contact with you and find out about this house. Love to you, Steve and the gang.
June 21, 2007 9:58 PM
Emily said…
I'd love to tell you about it, MarySue! I love that you pop in on my blog.
June 21, 2007 10:15 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi, MarySue. Long time, no see!
June 21, 2007 10:28 PM
Carina said…
That looks amazing and I am jealous. I love Mexico.
June 21, 2007 11:50 PM
AliceK[i]ND said…
That Sarah is one hot Mama. :)
June 22, 2007 12:12 AM
Anonymous said…
Did we see these on Ryan's "The Heat Is On" documentary?

Right back at ya Alice!
June 22, 2007 11:13 AM
Anonymous said…
I meant SOME LIKE IT HOT. THE HEAT IS ON was my other suggestion to Ryan, but that would have been even worse.

Great Photos.
June 22, 2007 11:27 AM
Becky said…
Em, what a wonderful family vacation! Our friends are building a house right on the beach in Rocky Point and are looking to go in on it with 6 different sharers. Maybe you'd like to know more? I'll email you!
June 22, 2007 7:17 PM
Suzie Petunia said…
Holy cow, that looks like fun!
June 23, 2007 2:50 AM
everydayjami said…
Emily,
I haven't had much time for blogging lately, but your blog always brings a smile to my face. Looks like you and your family have been having fun lately. ENJOY... you deserve it.
June 23, 2007 4:12 PM
Tara said…
Emily,

Tara--from the Tangled and True comments. I named my girl Presley Irene. The MIL has finally decided it is ok but it took a bit of time (she is just about 15 months old). The vacation looks fun!
June 24, 2007 9:22 PM
Emily said…
Thank you, Tara! I think Presley is a great name and I'm sorry you had that experience with her!
June 24, 2007 10:40 PM
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June 25, 2007 8:14 PM
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