Fabulous trip to Aruba

Josh and I had the most amazing vacation to Aruba!!  It is now our favorite tropical destination.  It is so beautiful, clean, friendly and ironically very safe.  It is sad that the island had to go through the media wars after the Holloway case, but don't let it defer you from Aruba.  It is spectacular.  The one downside is that it is quite expensive.  We have decided next trip that we will definitely rent a car because even though the island is small, the taxi rides are based on destination and not mileage.  We went to a fantastic restaurant for Josh's birthday, and it was $60 plus tip ride.  We stayed at the Marriott Aruba Surf Club thanks to our dear friends, Brooke and Jason!  It was a timeshare and so nice.  Our hotel had a lazy river in the pool area which was so nice when you wanted a break from the sand.  Here are a few pics and more details. 

Happy 34th Birthday to my sweet husband!!!  We celebrated at a wonderful place on the water called Mirandi.  It was all open-air on the water and was by far our favorite meal.  Delish!

The gorgeous sunset from our table. 

Looking back into the covered portion of the restaurant.  It is a giant palapa.

The host was so nice and took our pictures.  I think he liked my camera which was great because he taught me a few tricks. 

Picture from the beach looking back to part of the resort.

The water was so clear and just like glass.  No waves at all until a boat stirred it up a little

Making Josh pose for me.

Had to show you how clear the water was.

Iguanas were everywhere.  See if you can spot three of them.

Last night...it was so windy.

Posing again...that is the downside of having one person that loves taking the pictures.

View from our balcony.  It was so pretty.

Packed and ready to go home to see our baby girl but one last walk on the beach.