Really that's it.....Greece was magical....it was so warm and sunny with the sea breeze keeping it from being "too hot"....it was GORGEOUS....it was absolutely no stress (our only decisions were shall we swim, sail, kayak, play tennis, or lay by the pool and read.) It was bikinis and swim trunks from morning till dusk and then dressing up for dinners. It was bougainvillea EVERYWHERE and whitewashed buildings with amazing blue roofs (almost everything had a bright blue roof....WOW!) We did rent a car one day and check out the island (Kos...which is the birth place of Hippocrates). There were some gorgeous beaches and churches and ruins from the 4th century BC (all to do with Hippocrates).
Dean played tennis everyday. Spike sailed everyday. Addie LOVED the beach (I think she is a true surfer girl at heart!) Dean preferred the pool. We played about five million card games (one of our favorite family activities). It was perfect.
And YES...the sky really was that blue...the water really was that blue!
The kids spent three hours in the morning at kids club (which Dean LOVED and Addie was ok with) then we all spent the afternoons together. At dinner time the kids could go watch movies (which again Dean LOVED (especially seeing all his friends from club) and Addie was ok with.)
We've never done that kind of holiday before ("that kind" being one where we stay in one place and just relax AND being one with kids activities.) I think for the most part the "see lots, stay busy, pack in as much of a city as you can in a given amount of time" is more our style, but every now and again I think we will throw in the "relaxing" holiday.
I've got to run...we have a very full week end (Dean's school's Family Fun Day and Picnic this morning, our friends Jon's birthday party at our house tonight ("Jon" of "Lils and Jon"), a birthday party tomorrow morning, Dean's friend to play tomorrow afternoon and then Messy Church in the evening.)
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Dang. Jealous!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D Looks like a lovely vaccay!! And addie is soooooo lookin like you!!!
Posted by: ania | June 06, 2009 at 12:51
adore these photos!! so pleased you had fun!
Hugs xx
Posted by: anna | June 06, 2009 at 17:23
OMG! Can you say FREAKING JEALOUS! I want to go!!! Maybe Jay and I can head over there for our 10 year anniversary??? You look so cute, you know I am loving your short, sassy hair girl! Miss and love you!
Posted by: Candace | June 06, 2009 at 17:24
Blue skies & blue water... what more could you possibly ask for? Amazing photos. Life is good! :-)
Posted by: Deana | June 06, 2009 at 18:48
All looks stunning and you have the Boden top on that I wanted !! Looking foward to catching up next weekend xxx
Posted by: sara | June 06, 2009 at 19:13
Now I really want to go on a hot holiday somewhere! Love the photos!
Posted by: Sue | June 07, 2009 at 10:17
Wow, Greece looks amazing - could definitely do with some 'relaxing' time myself!
Posted by: Jo | June 07, 2009 at 20:59
oh my goodness!!! would LOVE to be in greece at the moment!!
gosh.. great atmoshpere!
Posted by: Mireille | June 07, 2009 at 22:00
What an amazing vacation! We love to go, see, do on vacations too, but your right, every once in awhile it's good to slow down & relax. Your pictures of Greece are AMAZING!
Posted by: Tricia Wilson | June 08, 2009 at 02:12
omg!!! I loooove those photos of Greece. I've noticed with little kids...as long as they're having fun...we (I) have a true vacation. :)
Can't wait to go on our hot holiday...just three more weeks!!! Yeah!
Posted by: Haggith | June 08, 2009 at 08:05
Sounds like a great vacation!
Posted by: {vicki} | June 08, 2009 at 13:58
WOW!! How gorgeous is that water. I love the photos! Looks like the whole family had a wonderful and relaxing vacation. Miss you!!
Posted by: Jenn | June 08, 2009 at 16:25
Your pictures of Greece are amazing. It is so beautiful. How lucky you are to be able to visit such a place!
Posted by: Angie Grover | June 08, 2009 at 21:34
Ohhh my goodness! those pictures are SUBLIME. I am greatly jealous of your amazing vacation. I want to travel to Greece so bad and you all but confirmed that notion!
Posted by: Dena Coe | June 09, 2009 at 02:58
What marvelous pictures you have of your vacation! Our DD loved it there too so it's definitely on our list of places to visit soon - right after Africa, Australia, Antarctica, etc. etc. etc.!!! It was nice to catch up with you again - I must remember to come more often :))
Posted by: Crystal | June 09, 2009 at 20:13
{deep sigh} i am on vacation mentally right now through your pictures!!
i have to say i am one jealous chicka!! :)
Posted by: greta adams | June 09, 2009 at 20:18
I love your photos of Greece! It looks so beautiful. It is on my bucket list! It looks like your family had a great time!!
Posted by: Shelley Haganman | June 13, 2009 at 02:04
Gorgeous pics! I love your angles!
Posted by: Bethany | August 01, 2009 at 01:29