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Cancun Vacation Package I want one!

Really want to get out and have some fun in the sun this winter when the tundra goes frozen at Lambeau Field here in WI. I've been to the Caribbean (Jamaica, Nassau, Great Exuma, Turks & Caicos), and I'd really like to make it to Mexico.

I know, I know...people usually have made it to Mexico before they venture further out. Did not work out for me like that. Cancun, etc is a big spring break destination due to the size of the resorts. I've had an interest in Aztec and pre-columbian culture for awhile. I'd really like to go to Mexico City and explore the culture there.

But first, I'd like just mosey on down to Cancun or Riviera Maya, chill out on the beach and get a drink (or 3) at a swim up bar and live it up. I did find some awesome Cancun vacation packages at Funjet.com and am in the mindset of experiencing all that region has to offer.

Funjet Blogger Contest

Funjet is looking for bloggers who are up to this challenge:

"Challenge: Write a blog post about your favorite vacation & we will pick a winner in the next several days. That’s it! Fun, no? You bet!

Prize:  Participants can win one of four (4) grand prizes of a vacation for two (2) adults with Funjet Vacations via entry methods..."

Go to the Funjet blog for entry details.

Funjet Adds New Non-Stop Flights

As the Search Marketing Manager at Mark Travel I get the scoop on some pretty cool stuff going on at our companies. One of the latest developments are the new charter markets at Funjet. This means non-stop flights to the Carribean and Mexico. These include charter vacations from Denver,vacations from Atlanta and all inclusive vacations from Indianapolis. Some of the perks include free checked bags and big hotel savings. Once the snow begins to fall you can bet I'm hopping a plane to the beach this Winter.

 

Ava loves digging for worms

Typepad Micro looks a lot like Tumblr.

http://everything.typepad.com/blog/2009/11/typepad-micro-blogging-announcement.html

Riverwalk just south of St. Paul

The Riverwalk Today, originally uploaded by johndecember.

This is a pleasant walk to take during a lunch break downtown.

Act/React - Milwaukee Art Museum

Stretching, originally uploaded by .michael.newman..

We caught this exhibit the last day it ran. The art was interactive and largely done with sensors and digital projectors. Ava had a great time with the installations that allowed her to run around and have the projection on the floor react.

Infinity Room

Innumerable lights, originally uploaded by Esje!.

Ava refused to stand in here. I really freaked her out. I feels like you are standing in space.

Happy New Year!

Hello and Happy New Year! Facebook really has taken over as the main way I post online, if we are'nt connected there find me and befriend me.

Our New Year Eve celebration started with a family dinner of Korean BBQ. Ava really made an impression on the staff there. She started off by asking "I would like seaweed please". Unfortunatly seaweed was not one of their condiments for the evening. Ava was disappointed but really dug into the soup and tea and consumed them enthusiastically . Rachel and I both had our favorite, Bulgoki, and fried dumplings for an appetizer. Throughout the meal various staff came to marvel at our toddler happily eating Korean food. First, it was the hostess, then the chef and lastly the Grandmother of the family restaurant in her cooking apron.

After dinner we attempted to go to the Domes for a family friendly NYE but chilly temps, a line 20 deep to get in, a full parking lot and people exiting saying "it's not worth it" persuaded us to leave. Normally we frequent the Domes around 10am when there is almost no crowd and we find that very very enjoyable. Ava was not too happy about leaving an event that was hyped throughout the day and evening but ice cream at a local restaurant quickly made up for it. In hindsight, ice cream at bedtime was a bad idea. Once home Ava was bouncing off the walls proclaiming "I LOVE MY ENERGY". Needless to say it took her an hour and a half to finally fall asleep.

On New Years Day, Waiken and Maggie prepared a fantastic brunch that I am still full from. French toast, bacon, quesh, fruit, hoppin john all cooked to perfection. Many thanks to you, very much appreciated.

A happy and healthly new year to you.

Office building where I work

Right on the river in downtown Milwaukee.