Acrobatics

Wish I knew the tribe and the name for this display of high flying acrobatics. We sat entranced as the sun went down over the Pacific Ocean and these young men dangled at least three stories above the ground; hanging by their feet.

To get to this Puerto Vallarta landmark, it's the sea horse on the malecon. Vallarta was relatively isolated until 1969. Then the first paved highway gave it access to the rest of Mexico. The Sea Horse is a downtown landmark.

Señor Mister Pepe's

http://srmisterpepes.com/

I will be adding a video to this that will add to the nature of these photos!

Our trip to Senor Pepe's took a circuitous route throughout Puerta Vallarta, since we had no idea where this recommended dining was located. After a length of time tracking down leads, and roaming the back streets and alley's, a police car finally stopped us and asked what we were doing. Upon hearing of our dilema they then escorted us (with patrol lights flashing) to the restaurant. But...it doesn't end just with that escapade. It turns out the restaurant is located on the balcony of someone's home. They get out of their pajamas to take our orders, and make the evening a marvelous story! I've included a map in case there are any other brave souls who would like a wonderful dining experience, and the website!!!

Dinner In El Anclote

quaint dining on the beach
Dave & Deb
Ken & Linda
Phil & Lori
Kevin & Jacqueline

Punta Mita house

gathered around the guacamole chef Phil

Punta Mita 2

out by the pool
another view of the house and pool
our own private stretch of beach!

Birthday in Paradise

This year with all of Ken and his bud's turning 50!...we decided a blow out bash was necessary. So with eveyone's help in planning we chose Punta Mita- a nice little sleepy town up the coast from Puerta Vallarta.

Our days were filled to overflowing with sunshine, warm breezes, beautiful ocean, good food and great friends!

First day (May 19th) we spent down at the Four Seasons Beach Club with an evening feast on the beach.

Second day (May 20th) we spent combing all of the area for a church meeting house...which we eventually found! Ken had fun speaking in Spanish with the members there!

down by the 4 Seasons Restaurant
Our favorite little niche for lunch

church in Puerta Vallarta

Rubbing shoulder's and hobnobbing

This was actually a fun event. One of our leading Republican candidates, Mitt Romney was in our area for a luncheon and I got invited to attend. There was an extra seat available so I brought Joe along! he was very dynamic and gracious with everyone he met. He had some great messages about preparing America for the future. He has my support! (http://mittromney.com/HomePage)

Yes! it looks like Joe's hair is done in a "mohawk" style, but I guess it's just the angle of the photo and funny lighting, because it didn't look this way in person!

Amy's Progress

Here is the Amy belly report--still growing!

3 Generations

Hard to believe I'm in the top tier when we show our 3 generation pic's! But here I am with a daughter and a granddaughter. These are some small proofs of our photo shoot. MY grandchild is the most beautiful in the world...so there!

Feeling a little green?

Celebrating our Irish ancestry is so much fun! There's always some Corn Beef and Cabbage, green mashed potatoes, green jello or pudding, and green 7-UP! Nothing says it better than GREEN!

Having food and fun is a Boyer specialty!

A visit with Aunt Skippy

Melba, Ken, and Aunt Skippy


This was a very special visit with a relative of Ken's. His Aunt Skippy was married to Art's (Ken's dad) brother Russ Boyer. She shared some fun family photos and told us a little about the family. We're glad we had this opportunity to meet her. Melba came along and enjoyed seeing Skippy after very many years.

Feel the Love...!

Valentines day is a special tradition at our home. We ALWAYS have "Little Nana's Red Stew", so yummy on a cool winter evening. Plus lots of candy for dessert. This year we added candles, and all dined by candlelight (which Heidi found most intriguing!)


Our special "treat" this year is going to be the arrival of our new granddaughter (due in July) Here's Amy's belly report; with Heidi helping show how big it is!

Office re-do

Well we finally found a contractor (after 2 years) to work on our LaVerne office. So here is the before and after-early phase of demolition and add-on. The beautiful Magnolia tree is gone, to make way for the expansion. But change is good!

A visit up to Utah

Well now, Karen and Brian are settled into their lives as students up at Brigham Young University in Provo,Utah. So time for a visit to make sure their pantries are stocked with food, and to give them extras hugs and kisses. Annie and Laura joined me for a ride up in the dead of winter!

There is something almost unholy about 8 degree weather. For the first time since we have owned the Suburban (7 years), a messeage flashed on my digital directional...it said I-C-E. Yeah that has never appeared as a warning before! YIKES. People shouldn't be living in conditions like this!

But it was made worth it by going to my favorite places:

Zupa's (http://www.zupas.com/default.asp) for the best soup-Thai Coconut Chicken
A unique combination of spices and coconut milk give this soup a deliciously exotic taste.

Taco Time (http://www.tacotime.com/) Crisp Meat Burrito with seasoned lean ground beef and Mexi-Fries® One taste and you're hooked. Golden fried potatoes flavored with original seasoning. It's not a meal without 'em. And to finish this off-Crustos® Golden strips of deep-fried flour tortilla covered in our special mix of cinnimon and sugar.

Oh and seeing the kids was nice too!

Miss Heidi

Every day Heidi just grows by leaps and bounds! Here she is as a "teenager" already!