Sunday, April 7, 2024

Bahamas Fun '24!!

The Atlantis Landscape

Airplane Fun from Saturday

Easter Sunday Leftovers
One of many cats they found & named!
Monday
 
    • We got a great spot at the pool thanks to Ryan laying out towels on his way down for coffee each day!
    • We had a blast laying by the pool and then the guys where off for their 1p tee time.
    • Clint said it was the prettiest landscaped golf course he has ever played.
    • They had a blast!
    • While they golfed, we did pool and beach which included hair braids!  
    • The girls were amazed by Jacey and my negotiation skills.  Connor got more shell necklaces and a few braids of his own.
    • We headed back to the pool and the dads showed up.
    • We didn't have dinner reservations this night so we did some of the grab and go options - deli and pizzas.  It was a gorgeous night out on the dock so we sat along the water and watched the yachts come in and out.
Gorgeous Golf Views

Cool Kid Again

Pool Fun!

Braids!

Beach Fun!
Back to the Pool!
  • Tuesday
    • Beach day!  Connor LOVES the waves and shells.  So we agreed to do one day where we mainly sit on the beach vs keeping our home base at the pool.
    • They started the day with a kids banana boat ride with Clint and Jacey as the adults going.
    • Before we knew it, Jacey and I were off for our fun - Massage & Facial at the Spa!
    • It was glorious and I totally dozed off during both!!
    • We met back up with the crew and then moved to the pool for some fun in the sun.
    • The kids had their kids night at the kids club and fortunately this was way more fun than hip hop night!  They did some pirate events and it sounds like it was fun games, more than 1 drink HA and good times.
    • While the kids were gone, we had drinks at a bar and then hit up our dinner reservations at Nobu!
    • It honestly may be the best sushi I have had my entire life - it was so fresh and tasty!
    • We grabbed the kiddos and got some dessert on our way home.
Beach Fun
Banana Boat
Matching Anklets
Drinks before Nobu
Goofs Post Kids Night Fun
  • Wednesday 
    • More pool fun all morning long!
    • We were off to do our dolphin swim around 1p
    • We loved our gal - Magara!!!
    • The kids loved her tricks and the belly rubs we got to give her!
    • We bought some pics and souvenirs before we were back at the pool for more chilling and sunshine!
    • We had dinner reservations at Silan - Mediterranean food!!  My 2nd favorite place and Clint's fav.  We ate outside with a gorgeous view!  The kids behaved and loved their food too!  It was a really really nice final dinner for our trip!
    • We then headed to family karaoke night in our hotel lobby.  Maci signed up for Taylor Swift's "You Belong with Me" - we werent sure how she would do as she doesnt really sing in front of others but she was insane good!!!  She knew all the words so she faced the audience, had all her dance moves, was loud and proud and got a standing ovation!!!!  Clint had a few tears of pride for his gal just owning the moment!  Unfortunately our pal Jacey bumped a button on her phone and only got 4 seconds recorded vs the entire performance which she intended.  Maci told her it was ok b/c she will always remember it!!  People were coming up to her and saying "are you the girl that sang Taylor" - it was amazing!!!  Even Connor gave her a HUGE HUG afterward :) So stinking cute!!!  She was on a high :) 
    • Clint and Connor then sang "Luke Bryan - Ice cold long neck beers never broke my heart" and that was near the end of the night.  Connor was adorable and only sang the refrain and kept his hood up the entire time - far more of my kind of performer!
    • We finished the night with ice cream and the guys went out for one more drink while the ladies were spent!
More Pool Fun
Love this view!

Dolphin Fun!

Silan Dinner Fun!
Our View
These Two!

Karaoke Time!
Watching Others Go
  • Thursday  
    • Our last day - Sad!  But we dont leave the resort until 3p so we got up, had breakfast, packed up, dropped the bags and then hung at the pool all day!  We rode the rapid river one final time and Connor jumped in the waves for the last time too.  By 230p we were changing into dry clothes and waiting for our bus.
    • We had an on time flight out of Bahamas to Miami at 7p - the KC D coordinator was on our flight.  Clint and I thought he was a Cargill former co-worker b/c he looked so familiar but then we finally placed who he was HA
    • The flight was a little bumpy but fast - 30 mins up and down :)
    • Our flight in Miami was about an hour delayed - Boo, not the last flight!
    • However, as we boarded Maci and Connor got so excited b/c they realized Jackson McAndrew, Mr Basketball MN & Wayzata stud player, was on our flight.  Connor said hi to him on the flight.
    • We had a little bumpy at times flight but I sat with Connor and he fell asleep before take off and didnt wake until landing time - a decent 4 hour flight home.
    • Maci sat with just Natalie and they did great, looking back at Jackson every so often making sure he was still there I guess HAHA
    • We landed at 1a and the kids got to get a picture with Jackson and we talked with their family for a few minutes after deplaning which just made our kids night.  They seemed like such a kind family!
    • We got our bags, made it to the car and were home in bed at 230a.  Yay for taking the Friday off!!!
Last Day Pool Time

Waiting on the bus to head to the airport

Celebrity Sighting - Jackson McAndrew
  • Friday
    • We all slept in until almost 11a
    • I showered to wake up and then did a few hours of email clean up, chat fast with co-workers and pay dog watchers, start laundry, clean mail etc.
    • We had some Punch Pizza and Salads for dinner - Yum!
    • I took another nap and we just slowly moved through the day - yay for having a weekend to go!
    • We watched Paige on UConn from MN lose to Caitlin and Iowa too - great game!
  • Saturday
    • Lots of Laundry, house clean up, yard work to dos - Yay nice weather!
    • Maci did a soccer training at 1p and while she was there, I did a quick Target run and got gas.
    • Watched the Final 4 games while getting stuff done around the house.
    • Then at 8p we hosted a few of the neighbors for some games in the basement, drinks and the final of the final 4 games.
Love that this time of year is just around the bend to stay!
  • Sunday
    • Lazy rainy day!
    • We all slept in but I woke with a headache so rolled on down to the couch
    • Re-watched the WrestleMania play back with Connor and the whole family joined in which was nice
    • Clint and Connor headed off to watch the Godzilla movie in 3D around 12p
    • Maci and I did a Target trip which I promised her for some new clothes, skin care etc.
    • We all got back home around 2 something and we watched Caitlin lose to South Carolina but the stud freshman is also from MN so not all sad!
    • Now we are all getting prepared to get back to the real world starting tomorrow.
    • The kids actually have one more day off, good luck Clint!  I am heading into the office for a change of scenery but feeling blessed for such a wonderful time with my fav people!
Lots of Love,
C, K, M & C

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