Yes, we survived our first official vacation, to Punta Del Burro, Mexico from June 1st-8th. See very humorous photos to the right.  The kids were just wonderful, and they enjoyed the private pool, beach, interesting people, sound of the ocean, etc.  We didn't even need the "sleep sheep" for Roman, because we had the REAL ocean outside of our window every day.  Heavenly!  Thank you to Ron LaVigna for the generous donation of his beautiful home and all those helpers, including daily maid service, French-trained chef and driver.  We couldn't have had a better, more relaxing time. And...Auntie Jeannie is my new BFF, as she was not only a super helper, but fun to shop with and a fellow Gemini (we both celebrated our birthdays in Mexico this year).  Fun, fun!  Salyulita is such a great beach town, I think we may just need to retire there someday.  Unfortunately, we did get a little Montezuma's revenge three days after returning home, but it was going around here too, so I think we likely caught it on the plane or at the airport.  Everyone recovered quickly, but it was a B**CH!  Thank goodness kids recover quickly from illness.  Update - Katya can now climb 20 stairs in a matter of minutes (see Facebook post from Father's Day - complete with Rocky soundtrack) and Mr. Roman is crawling up a storm, singing, and standing like a big man, despite that large head of his.  He still wakes up once a night, but finds his bottle in the dark and soothes himself - good boy!  They will be 11 months old next week, and then we start preparing for 1st birthday party on July 30th.  I can't believe I was one month away from the birth of these angels last year, and I didn't even know it.  I am so blessed to have friends like you to help me through those more challenging moments in life, and now we celebrate the rewards together too.  Father's Day was lovely, and Peter is the greatest dad in the world - he loves them so much and keeps things fun around here when I'm too serious (I will be the disciplinarian, I guarantee you)!  Off to our first Giants game tomorrow (vs. Indians, so will dress each kid in a different uniform).  Go Tribe (oooops - did I say that aloud)?!  Summer is here, and life is good. Will write a little more, now that I'm getting some sleep.  Love to all, and have a fabulous summer.  xoxo