Back from PR

So, we've been back from Puerto Rico for a week now, and I'm just getting around to posting about it. I'm blaming it on getting sick coming back--I'm finally starting to feel okay again. We had a great time in Puerto Rico. The time went too fast, but we made the most of it. We spent most days on the beach. The first day was spent in San Juan, but then we drove to Rincon and spent the rest of the time there. Rincon is basically a surfer hangout, so most of the waves are pretty big and rough. But, we found a couple of beaches nearby that were more protected and better for the kids. Nick was initially scared of the water, based on his experience getting knocked over by a wave in California. But, by the end of the trip, he was more brave. Nick had a fabulous time with his cousins. He and Owen are only a few months apart (Owen's the one in the first picture, playing in the sand with Nick). Lydia's about six months younger than them, and Noah's older, but they had quite a time together, as you can see. Attacking Grandpa was a favorite activity, as was exploring the beach. In any event, we had a great time. Nick also had his first driving experience--the taxi man left the car on while he was unloading luggage, and Nick pulled it into drive as we were all getting out. It started to roll, and I ended up jumping into a moving car and slamming the brakes. He almost hit a small Asian man, too. Definitely got the heart pounding. My brother Aaron thought it was hillarious, because everyone always compares Nick to him, and he drove the family van through the house when he was about Nick's age. So, I think that Aaron actually believes the comparisons now. I failed to see the hillarity in it all. Anyhow, I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year's!