Sunday, August 3, 2008

The Micro Mini











A mini vacation is a weekend away, what do you call one day away? A micro-mini! I mentioned to some that the hubby and I were taking the kids to a Beach hotel for the weekend, however on Friday morning the hotel called and informed us there was a blackout in the area and they did not know when electricity would return, so we decided to not to take the chance of staying in a hotel in a remote area with no lights or other stuff, particularly with kids in tow. If it were just hubby and I well........................ that would be fun actually!


We called another hotel and booked for a day-special, where we would spend the day (Saturday) and have lunch and of course use of the fun infinity pool!

This hotel is really lovely, the views are breathtaking and the food is scrumptious!! While we are on the topic of food, did you notice my tummy?? hee hee I actually haven't been in front of the camera for a while and my hair is totally i mean TOTALLY not fashionably combed!!! What business do I have taking pics of me and posting them on my blog?! Well it is my blog and I have friends here.




So off we went, it was a lovely country drive and the kids behaved like angels! Does that mean Isaiah is growing up? I mean usually on our long drives we have to threaten to stop the vehicle countless times! If he is not harassing his sister, he is complaining about a snack he did not get or something else! So I complimented the heck out of him when we got to the hotel and he took it all in and smiled.



It was really a fun day for all of us, we will still go to the beach hotel in a week or so.





.This is the view from the dining patio

Navigating dessert!

Isaiah being Goofy!

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a fab hotel and pool. It didn't even look busy. I could do with a few micro mini breaks, but mine are normally a trip alone to the supermarket!

So who put something in the kids juice then? Whatever it is please tell me.

Raxx - A day in the life said...

I know they love it there so much they did not want to jepeordise it (esp Isaiah!)

artis1111 said...

Oh it is so nice. Beautiful pictures. I can't swim but I can walk in the surf!!Kayhy

Lisa said...

Im so flippin jealous you live somewhere that you drive to that location and spend just a day there. That hotel looks like so much fun. Kids love to swim in awesome pools dont they?? Looks like you all had a great time!

Penny said...

What a fun trip! Wish I could hop in the car and go somewhere as fab as this. You really have a good looking family!

Hugs,
Penny

Buffie said...

How fun!!! The kids sure looked like they enjoyed it too! I want a micro-mini!!!

empty nester said...

well girl i too wish i could have a micro mini, and what is to stop me, i will as soon as i get a fabulous guy to go with

Raxx - A day in the life said...

Thanks Kathy, we have some really calm beaches that would be perfect for you! Oh Lisa! There are things i envy about the US too!

Thanks penny and buffy it was really a nice day! I did it for the kids and really enjoyed myself too!

Empyt nester why dont you come along next time!!

Raxx - A day in the life said...

Sob!! I'm of for antother week! I will check in from a lame internet cafe!

SmilingSally said...

What a great idea--a mini vacation--a day of bliss.

Bridget said...

We will be missing you!
I would love to have a micro mini too. I'm ging to have to plan one soon. Thank you for sharing your day wiht all of us...it was fun.

Cottage Rose said...

What a great and wonderful hotel. You have the cutest kids, I just love the last photo, your son's face just crack's me up. You should blow that one up. And you daughter she is so sweet looking what a beautiful face she has, she must take after her Mommy. Have a great week.

Hugs;
Alaura

Anonymous said...

Hi Raxx! What a beautiful place to have your mini vacation. It certainly looks like your family was having a ball! Those little ones are adorable and hubby is a cutie, too. Look at you, what tummy? You're beautiful!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Life on the Edge said...

When I first read micro-mini, I thought it was going to be a post about a very short skirt! lol

Looks like a very fun day! What a beautiful hotel. It must be a resort! Your kids are adorable.

Kady

Lisa (aka) French said...

What a gorgeous view! What a gorgeous family;) French

SG said...

A micro-mini! What a great name. And a great idea! I never thought of spending just a day at a hotel. Well actually I've done it on an actual vacation... slip into a different "nice" hotel and spend the day at the pool area and have lunch but I never thought to ask if we could do it. lol.

I love the pics. Your kids are adorable. And I didn't notice any tummy!

Justine said...

Ooh girl, your honey is a HOTTIE!!!!!!!!! And oh, those kids are so cute I just wanna squeeze them. I did NOT see any tummy on you!!!!!!!!!!!
I wanna come to Trinidad. It looks beautiful!!!!!!!!
Justine :o )

Anonymous said...

Ohhhh Raxx.. your two are so adorable! It looks like you had a wonderful time! (No Drama like my mini vacation) The Hotel looked lovely!

How have ya been?

Hugs,
Donna

Buffie said...

Hey girl! How have you been??? I wish you would do a video of yourself! I wish all of the ladies would...I'd love to hear what people sound like too!

nikkicrumpet said...

WOW what a view!!!! That looks like a great place...and as for you saying you shouldn't be posting a picture of yourself looking like that??? Heck woman if I looked as good as you I'd be taking pictures and posting them on every bulletin board, store front, and light post in town!!!!

Justine said...

Raquel, no Target? How about Wal-Mart? Seriously girl, if there are things you need that you can't get there, or even just stuff you want, make me a list and I'll go shopping for ya! YOu can paypal me or something, if you have an account there. I'd be more than happy to do it for ya!

Justine :o )

Justine said...

Hey again girl! Jill just said she thinks the prices in the store are less than online. Girl, you just make Tiney a list and we'll get it together! I have no clue what shipping to the Caribbean will be, but you'll have to cover that 'cause I po! LOL

Justine:o )

Lisa said...

There is something on my blog for you :)

Anonymous said...

Hey there Raxx...... How are ya? So glad you liked my Sectional.. LOL... I wish that trick did work, I would go into Horchow and say, "Big Beautiful Bedroom set... ccccooommmeeeee to mmmeeeeeee! LOL... Have a good day!

Talk to you soon!
((((((HUGS))))))
Donna

SG said...

Uh hello?!?!?! You can't leave us for a week! Hope you are doing well!

Bridget said...

Welcome home cutie! It's good to have you back! Now don't run off on us again...okay!

Rhea said...

Wow, gorgeous views! Amazing hotel and look at that yummy dessert! You have adorable kids.