Our Cabo Tradition

We’re all about tradition in the Gardner family, and we love to start new ones! Last year we took a Gardner grown-ups only trip to Cabo, and we had so much fun that before we even landed on our return flight, we’d decided we were definitely going to do it again! So we did!

We decided to go after convention (so we could truly relax) but before school started, so the parents of schoolchildren didn’t have to be worrying about that. We spent an entire week doing practically nothing. .. well, that’s not exactly true. We’re all committed to living healthier and being fit, so most of us worked out every morning. And a few of us spent a few hours every day working. Some of the kids went snorkeling, and there were walks along the beach and laying out on the deck and terribly strenuous things like that. . .

Cabo isn’t a really gorgeous place (hope I’m not offending any Cabo lovers when I say that), and Sterling mentioned that that’s probably a good thing. If there were a lot of places to go and things to see, we’d feel like we had to get out more, but as it is, we’re all very content to stay close to home base.

In the evenings, we had an early dinner then watched a movie together, and then called it a day. I think most of us got at least eight hours of sleep every single night. . . .glorious!

It really was an absolutely fabulous week. A few of us struggled with a pesky tummy bug, which put a little bit of a damper on the trip. And Shanna and Jared didn’t come because of the twins—that was definitely the biggest bummer of the whole week. But Shanna sent video and photos every day, so I got my daily twin fix, and we promised them we wouldn’t have too much fun without them.

As I look back over the past couple of weeks, I realize that I’ve taken quite a bit of time off. Camping and the family reunion. Our week in Cabo. I grew up with a father that taught us to work hard—and then play hard when we could. I’m looking at my calendar in the coming weeks, and there’s plenty of work scheduled, so I don’t feel too guilty about playing hard!

I can’t believe that summer is almost over, and Cabo with the Gardner grown-ups was definitely a wonderful way to start winding it up!

Comments

[Julie]

Love the pictures! It's looks like you bring a professional photographer with you the way you're all so used to posing for things. :)

[Lorie-ThePeddler]

What a beautiful family. Love the grown-up idea too. Terrific pictures. I always look forward to seeing you photos in the catalog. Glad you had a wonderful time.

[Teik]

Shelli - I have listened to you for several conventions talk about hot yoga. I tried it recently and am HOOKED! I am going 5 days a week and I feel amazing! My physical and mental health has quadrupled and the weight is melting off me! I am completely addicted to these classes and look forward to every single one. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have impacted my life and my health and I am eternally grateful! Thank you! (Maybe we need yoga stamps?). Namaste.

[Patty Bennett]

What a marvelous get away... thanks for sharing the photos! I feel like i just took a little 10 minute vacation :) See you in St. George!

[Nathalie]

Love all your photos and your comments ! It's a really lovely trip for me who write from France ! I discover lots of american landscapes with you ! Thanks a lot for sharing with us your family complicity, your personal moments and all your creations ! à bientôt !

[Lisa Curcio]

Thanks for sharing the personal side! I love seeing your family, how they've grown. The projects are amazing, as always. I'm headed to copy them right now!

[Robyn Noden]

Thanks for sharing Shelli, we stopped off in Carbo San Lucas on a cruise we did few years ago. It was the 'Love Boat' cruise from Long Beach, we loved Carbo too & would like to have spent more time there. We'll see you again downunder in Brisbane 2013! Yay! Cheers Robyn Qld Australia

[Phillip]

What a great idea for a tradition! A trip to Cabo? That's a tradition that I could definitely get on board with. It sounds like it was such a wonderful trip.