The Final 7th Party

Sebastian's birthday is also a great way to get loads of family and friends together in both Ecuador and Barbados.  As it can be a bit rainy I decided to move it from the beach to Craig's house and rent a slide.  But the Vicki said we could have it at Brighton Beach, so lucky Sebastian got a slide, pool, beach and the most amazingly sunny day.  I scoured Barbados for small kids and ended up getting four which was fabulous.  He also made a new best buddy, so I am hoping we can see him loads in the next two weeks.  It was a great party with great people. Sebastian is one lucky boy.

Jimmy and Jessica Round 2

 Saturday Jimmy and Jessica flew in for their second visit to Barbados.  They flew into a very rainy island and they were a little concerned (the forecast said rain every day) but I explained it is never correct or there might be some rain but not all day.  The skies cleared up as a I predicted and we enjoyed a first night catching up with them at Tikey Bar and then Blakeys. 

Savvy Beach

On Friday we had a beautiful sunny day at a place I have never been before.  The beach many times but not this actual beach club.  They, like the Boat Yard, have fun climbing things for kids and I also think a better price with loads of great options for lunch.  We chose there as Luis had gone diving and was coming back to that beach.  I had the best vegetarian taco ever and a very enjoyable day with the family.

Sebastian is 7!

It might seem like he was 7 ages ago as he luckily has so many birthday parties.  But today was the actual day.  He did not want to know when his birthday was, he wanted it to be a surprise.  We decorated. at night and sprung it on to him in the morning.  I cannot believe he is 7.  How times flies!  He makes me laugh every day and I love seeing him grow and change.  He loves football, his friends, his family and we all love him so much.  For this actual birthday we had a small celebration as the big party was coming up, again he want this to be a surprise.

The Boatyard, Barbados

A beautiful location and set up.  One price includes all the chairs, beach activities and a snorkeling trip.  It is quite lucky it is paradise and a good deal as the service, like always, was awful.  I had to take deep breathes to not lose it as my server rolled her eyes at me after I had a question about water.  Same every time I go.  They get me though as still great for kids.  I think they are just so use to one day visitors and therefore do not put a lot of effort in.  But the rudeness I cannot bear.  Anyways, despite that, we had a great day and Sebastian loved it.  I should add that the staff on the boat were fabulous.

Finished the evening with Natalie babysitting and us enjoying dinner West with Janine and her fiance Adam. 

Haymans Plantation and Amy/John

Tuesday we got up early and piled in the car for a Natalie adventure day.  I was unsure how Sebastian would react having to spend a day with adults in a car.  BUT Natalie made a scavenger hunt to do alone the way.  It was great and made all the difference, how many out of city bus stops, monkies, pink cars, fire trucks and many more items.  It kept him entertained for the hour North to the new (for me) Haymans Plantation.  Haymans plantation is so nice.  It is full of restaurants, shops, play areas, bars, restaurants, views, it is just beautiful.  Sebastian had a great time in the play areas and then we headed to Speightstown and the beach.  The beach was beautiful and Sebastian enjoyed playing with Natalie making a sand castle.  We got home in the late afternoon and made a quick turn around to have Amy, John and Natalie over for dinner.  I love them and it was a fabulous end to the day.