Punta Cana - Part 1... Ahhh, sun!

I love to travel and I love that Jason and I get to share our love for getting away with Colton and Hollyn.  Did I mention Western New York is having a BRUTAL winter?!?!  With an average temperature of 10.9 degrees, February 2015 was the coldest month recorded in history.  For perspective, it was twice as warm in Anchorage, Alaska this February (25 degrees on average) than Buffalo.  (Thanks to the Buffalo News for the facts!)

Needless to say -- we could not WAIT to get to Punta Cana!

Rise and shine at 3:45 a.m. for a 6:40 flight!

Catching up on some Zzzzs!

The beach, at last!

Colton was so excited to play with his loader in the sand he couldn't pose for a picture.

First day checking out the water park.

Our hotel room had two balconies - one became our 'living room' while on vacation.

Getting some work done

Balcony tub -- if only we had this in our living room!

Little mama kept her hand on her big bro for the entire train ride

Hollyn's FIRST ice cream cone!

Winding down before bed.