Paradise

St. Thomas, USVI April 2011

Caitlin enjoying Morningstar Beach

During my school vacation week, our family took a trip to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our trip was exactly what this family needed-lots of time relaxing by the beach, leisurely dips in the pool, warm sunshine, afternoon naps, and plenty of frozen pina coladas. I do not remember the last time I went on a vacation and actually did nothing. It felt wonderful to completely relax, read, rest, and enjoy uninterrupted family time away from the bustle of home.

Stacking cups-don't leave home without them!

We stayed at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef and Morningstar resort, which boasts incredible views, a long, pristine beach, an outdoor glass elevator, muchos iguanas, and a pretty awesome breakfast buffet. The resort was perfect for our family-everything we needed was close by, the staff was friendly and helpful, and almost all of the restaurants were extremely kid friendly. We definitely want to go back. Like, right now.

At the swim up bar-we got a free pina colada because the bartender found Caitlin's presence amongst the drinkers so amusing.

Caitlin morphed into the ultimate beach bum in St. Thomas. Something in the Caribbean breeze made our little one let loose and kick back. She was so excited to ride the glass elevator, dig on the beach, throw sand at Mama and Daddy, drink copious amounts of apple juice, and float in the pool every afternoon. The people of St. Thomas displayed great affection for Miss C. Everywhere we went, people called Caitlin "Princess," which she seemed to love. Caitlin behaved wonderfully on the trip, which made it possible to eat at some nice restaurants, enjoy a steel drum band, and spend lots of time at the beach and pool. Just like her Mama, Caitlin loves travel and loves the beach. I see a lot of palm trees and sparkling beaches in our future.