Travel Day & Day 1 of Costa Rica Trip!

We left yesterday morning to Chicago. We took a flight to Houston and then on to San Jose Costa Rica. Jakob did really well. The last leg of the trip, was wearing on him and all of us, but he did well. We stayed at a hotel in Costa Rica last night. Rick and I and Jakob got our own room. We hung out had a some ice cream before bed. It is our usual tradition at home too. All was going great. Then Jakob had a little trouble getting the ice cream out and the spoon flipped it right in his face. I happen to be taking the pic at the same time.He woke up this morning refreshed and ready to go. Needless to say we were up very early because of the time change and the sun comes up at 5:30. We got ready and headed back to the airport. Their are no car seats down here, so I keep Jakob in the backpack carrier all the time. He is getting real used to it. He also likes to pull my hair.So used to it, he couldn't stay awake any longer. He has pretty much spent the past two days in here with the airports and traveling. He is a trooper.Our flight today was a real puddle jumper. Didn't really seem any bigger than a 15 passenger van. I think we only had 14 people on it with all seats full. We had to take two because our group was so big.

We had about a 1/2 hour flight out to Quepos. Here is the instrument Panel for the plane. A little different than your typical commerial airline.Well here is our runway. Really looked like a long drive way. It was a good ride. We struggled with our ears a bit. The kids were crying and I thought about it. It was really beautiful and we got to see a lot of the country.It didn't take long and we were in the pool. Jakob loved to swim. We swam, swam and swam some more, until we took a nap. It rained all afternoon, so we toured the town. We had some dinner and now have called it a day. The internet has been a bit spotty down here. I am glad that I was able to finish this post before I lost it. I will continue to try and update regularly.

As far as other notes, Ethan is doing great at grandpa and grandmas. My MRI came back good. No tumors. Just some sinus trouble that I will probably have forever. No appointment to go back as of now.

We miss Ethan very much, however we are very glad we left him home. It was quite and adventure traveling with Jakob and it is taking both of us to chase him around this place.

Here are some pics of Ethan so you don't forget him.

Ethan loves to sit by GG. Every Thursday and whenever mom needs a break.

Jakob loving on Ethan before we leave. He puts is head on him like a little hug.

Ethan learning how to swing. He was smiling, but of course not when I take the camera out.

Stayed tuned for more updates soon. Have a great weekend.

All our love,

Rick, Mandi, Jakob & Ethan