I went to Guayaquil Ecuador and the picture is a bismarkia and My inlaws are from that area so I love to go visit them and to see all the tropicals there.

Lynne, it's good to have you back with us, and I'm so glad you had such a nice time with your family. That sure sounds like a lovely place to go. These ladies have really come up with some fun and lovely tablescapes to keep things moving on here. Each one is so special and unique, I just love them all. Luvs

(The following is a message from DH the computer nerd about those that are having trouble with the video on the website) For those that are having trouble loading or watching the video, first let the whole video download before pushing the play button. The second is that you might need the newest version of quicktime. Thank you for all the comments. We left again this morning at 8:20 to go and watch my nephew play baseball an hour away. We then met my mom and 2 of my sisters and 2 nephews at the park and had chicken at the park and let the kids play.The also brought my baby Hayden back to me. My sis had his hair cut ( it was in his eyes and I gave her the okay) he looks like a big boy now. Of course today and tonight he wouldn't let me out if his sight, I sure missed my little baby ( not so little at 25 pounds at 11 months) Rhiannon declared yesterday that she couldn't be 5 until she had a birthday cake. So my mom made an angel food cake and brought it down so Rhiannon could turn 5:) Growing up my grandma always made us an angel food cake for our birthdays. We have continued the tradition with my mom and my kids and nephews. Stacie who went all day today again and still needs to do laundry

We go to the Fl Keys every yr, we are fortunate enough to have a place to stay there, but there are many reasonable family oriented places esp around Ilsemadora/Marathon. The dolphin research lab is there & they have lots of kids programs, there is snorkeling, deap sea fishing trips, beaches etc. It's very laid back. Bahia Honda State prk has beach camping-it's great and we took my youngest s-son & my son about 5 yr.s ago they had a great time & the dolphins and stingrays followed them while they snorkeled! Key west is a fun day trip but get the kiddies out by dark as it gets a little wild then. there is a website fla-keys.com where you can get touristy info & even check condo rentals. We fly into Ft Lauderdale & drive from there, way cheaper, esp if you are near a spirit airlines they have super cheap flights. I'm thinking of going to the DR, Puerto Plata in a few months and while the resort is pretty cheap & all inclusive the flight from Miami is pricey. There were lots of activities for kids at most of the resorts I looked at. There are tons of all inclusive resorts there. I hear the the US Virgin Islands are becoming pretty crime infested and unsafe, Frommers has some really good forums regarding traveling with kids & kid frindly resorts, you should go & read some posts there, a very good travel resource. Whatever you choose have a great time! When I retire I want to be a professional beach bum :0)