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I Thought You Were Driving!

Recently, while Rob and I were doing our Spotlight Interview for Playa Maya News, the question came up. A question I have been asked and have answered hundreds of times since we arrived in Playa del Carmen with our children nearly four years ago. "What Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 28, 2008 3:16 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Family Life, 2008, Travel

SEAduced in Belize!!

Patting ourselves on the back for being such good little doobies and getting a proper night's rest, we all met up for a day of sun and fun on the SEAduced Catamaran. The crew, Sylvan, Leon and Jody, took great care of us and we had an amazing day.Eighteen Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 02, 2008 4:34 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, 2008, Travel, Tacogirl, Belize, Boating, Fun

Belize Birthday Bash!!

I absolutely love surprises. I like being surprised and even better, I like surprising friends. About a month ago, when our dear friend Cindy popped off an email to me and casually invited us to the island to share her birthday with her, I politely declined. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 02, 2008 7:32 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Filed under: Community , Family Life, 2008, Travel, Tacogirl, Belize, Schools, Boating, Fun, Charity

Weekend Getaway - Isla Mujeres Part 2

I'm not, by nature, an early riser but I do enjoy the quiet of downtown Isla Mujeres in the mornings. Watching the shopkeepers open their stores, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and banana bread pouring out into the streets. I try to make a point Read More...

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, 2008, Travel, Isla Mujeres, Fun

Weekend Getaway - Isla Mujeres

As a treat for the kids, who returned to school today, we took them away to one of their favorite places for a weekend of fun in the sun. Isla Mujeres has captivated our whole family from the moment we first got off of the ferry from Puerto Juarez. We Read More...

Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 2:57 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, 2008, Travel, Isla Mujeres, Fun

Shake, Rattle and Rollercoasters

One of our last days in the northeastern United States was spent at the nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce in Bristol Connecticut. The park has an interesting history and, while it's not the biggest in the region, it sure packs in Read More...

Posted Monday, August 04, 2008 4:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, Holidays, 2008, Travel, Fun

Cenotes in New England?

Well not really but my brother and his friend did take us to the Becket Quarry for a fun afternoon of "cliff" jumping and tadpole catching. Founded in 1991 by concerned local residents, the not-for-profit Becket Land Trust now owns and maintains Read More...

Posted Monday, July 28, 2008 3:48 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, 2008, Travel, Cenotes, Fun

Polo anyone?

One summer afternoon in 1984, my friend and fellow horse fanatic, Allison invited me to attend a Polo match with her parents in historic Saratoga Springs. From that day on, watching Polo has become a favorite summer activity that I have been able to share Read More...

Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Events, Family Life, 2008, Travel, Fun

Past Lives Revisited

Who ever coined the phrase "You can never go home" must have burned all his bridges behind him. One of the things I enjoy best about our annual trip back to the U.S. and my hometown is visiting friends I haven't seen in a long time and making Read More...

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:50 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, 2008, Travel, Restaurants/Bars

To Grandmother's House We Go

Birdie and Cole and I have been staying at Grandma's house for the past few days, relaxing and having fun. Sunday night, the kids helped Grandma bake homemade granola bars. They came out warm, chewy and delicious! Here is the recipe and a few pictures. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, 2008, Travel, Fun, Recipes

Patty's Getting Married!!!

Greeting from Albany, New York to all "Life's a Beach" readers!! We are here and settled and trying to accomplish all of our annual "stateside" goals. Clothes for the kids, new cameras, spices and seasonings: all these things and Read More...

Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 4:46 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Family Life, 2008, Travel, Fun