Thursday, May 03, 2012

So spring has sprung here in Vallarta, the mercury begins its ascent and the wind picks up.  Of course it also means that another year has flown by with Ella, we are so lucky she lets us hang out with her.  We were graced with a visit from Granny and Boppy and of course did it up right, enjoy:

Ella's Third
Ella's Second
Ella's First (stills - video)
Picketts 4.0 Official Release




note:
Karli and i have a lot of guilt over the animal show at the waterpark we don't believe in this kind of treatment of animals, to be clear we went for the slides not the show and it is hard to say no to a four year old.  They are amazing and beautiful creatures - to say the show wasn't enjoyable would be a lie, they are incredible creatures.  We have taken the chance since to talk to the kids about the animals, their treatment, and debate around these types of shows.  If you're an adult watch the Cove (warning the images will haunt you forever), and consider the facts of dolphin captivity (story) when you make this call.  Everyone needs to make their own decisions (this postscript is about our guilt not about judging anyone); for us we can't do the dolphin experience ... although so much of us want the opportunity to interact more closely with these amazing creatures.