i have to share these photos... this was so fuN! we left the perfect 'resort life' and headed out in search of a surf spot on the pacific side... it was up toward todos santos. k, so we rented a suburban and we weren't really sure where we were going -- so we found this beach ... and drove about a mile off the main road on a really bad dirt road. tons of people were camped out and stuff. totally die hard surfer folk. so there was this little trailer converted into a surf shop, you can rent surf boards. 
totally rad...
but i have to say... the highpoint of the day was the little AUTHENTIC taco shop... since of course, food is the center of my life! the guy that is the manager of the surf shop said that there was this hut that opened up around 2pm and has cold drinks, tacos, quesadillas. it looked a little sketch... you know, like bad enough that you KNOW it's going to taste SO good!
they had beef, fish and shrimp.... (i hate seafood) and they were only 10pesos (about a buck each)...
i wonder how many we all ate... a lot!
it was awesome! so fun, i got great pix... i can't wait to scrapbook!
anyway!
i am home... back into reality! i came home to protoypes for the show and copies of the new catalog... looks awesome! getting excited for CHA... still lots to do!
i need to focus on work...
happy to be home!
thanks mom and dad! we had a wonderful time! great memories!
Look like you had a blast!! Have fun at CHA! Have a great day!
Posted by: Missy_G | January 19, 2006 at 10:26 PM
Glad you had a great vacation I'm sure you will be wishing you were back on the beach by the end of CHA.
I can't wait to see your booth and the prototypes. I just wish Advantus were as quick on production as you are on design:(
Posted by: Leeann | January 19, 2006 at 10:47 PM
Girl, really loved the pictures. Thanks so much for "sharing" your vacation with us!! There's so much to be said about going on vacation & then coming home ~ it's such a nice feeling ~ then, reality HITS!! Ha! Have fun at CHA!! Wish I was going ~ truly envious! But, hey, my best friend is going, so she'll be sure to call me with the low down! Yeah! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
By the way, I was at a weekend crop! Used all of your stuff - the silhouettes, iron-ons, tape - EVEN DID MY OWN HAND LETTERING! Loved it! Your stuff rocks girl!
Posted by: Nita | January 19, 2006 at 10:53 PM
Looks like a rockin' good time Heidi! What a great respite it must have been! And how exciting to come home to all that good stuff. Sure must get you stoked! Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas!
Posted by: Ally | January 19, 2006 at 11:50 PM
have to try to find shrimp tacos! just got the ck top 10 issue - great article and layouts...and lovin' the website she's up to something ad links...no wonder you have to scrap fast! ck out my blog post WHEEZING for a chuckle if you get a chance...my gf sent me an email about your bliss post that I had to blog. can't wait to see all the fun CHA stuff comin' out!
Posted by: Laura T. | January 20, 2006 at 12:34 AM
Ahhh! Yummy tacos on the beach-from a taco hut!mmmmmmmm! But have you ever had churros from a churro hut on the beach? Also very yummy!
Please please please post the los you do from this trip. Loved your NYC los.
Posted by: Rachel G. | January 20, 2006 at 07:13 AM
You lucky duck. I sometimes think about people I would like to trade lives with for a day. You know, Oprah...Kelly Ripa...The President. I've now added you.
Posted by: Jody | January 20, 2006 at 07:23 AM
yummy...sounds great! So glad you had a good time and I am so stinking excited about your NEW STUFF!!!!!!!!! I can never get enough of your products...I swear I am gonna go broke just trying to own them all! HA!
Posted by: candi | January 20, 2006 at 07:47 AM
OMG what beautiful pics!! Just didn't need this after swearing off Mexican for awhile - now you've got me craving guacamole!!!
Posted by: beth | January 20, 2006 at 08:20 AM
how nice, heidi. gosh those pics make winter unbearable here in NJ.
Posted by: kristen | January 20, 2006 at 09:54 AM
Great pictures Heidi! Thanks for sharing your trip!
All the best,
Traci in Alaska
Posted by: Traci | January 20, 2006 at 10:55 AM
Hey beautiful good to know you had a wonderful time!! Awesome photos!! Take care see you at CHA!! Hugs Wanda
Posted by: Wanda E. Santiago | January 20, 2006 at 11:43 AM
Love the pics and the taco place seemed great. The shadest places sometimes are the best places. LOL Have fun at CHA and can't wait to see the new product! :)
Posted by: Vee | January 20, 2006 at 12:32 PM
So glad you had a great vacation. Looks like LOADS of fun! =) See you next week at CHA!!! Can't wait to see what you've been up to!
Posted by: May | January 20, 2006 at 02:28 PM
Hi Heidi. It's Kelly from CKU stamford. I am sooo jealous of your trip. Mexican food is my FAVORITE and I LOVE seafood! Must have been great!
So happy for you! Your "stuff" has been everywhere lately; in Making Memories, in CK and as a top 50 in the Memory Makers publication. NICE JOB!
Posted by: Kelly Libby | January 20, 2006 at 03:06 PM
Hi Heidi. It's Kelly from CKU stamford. I am sooo jealous of your trip. Mexican food is my FAVORITE and I LOVE seafood! Must have been great!
So happy for you! Your "stuff" has been everywhere lately; in Making Memories, in CK and as a top 50 in the Memory Makers publication. NICE JOB!
Posted by: Kelly Libby | January 20, 2006 at 03:06 PM
thanks for sharing you vacation with us heidi, as i have never been to mexico it makes me want to go, maybe one day i will make it there. Have fun at CHA i can't wait to see your new stuff and pleas post LO from you vacation
Posted by: Jodii | January 20, 2006 at 03:15 PM
very cool! looks like type of trip you used to take b.c (before children) hope you feel refreshed and renewed after being in such a gorgeous place. take care
Posted by: chanel | January 20, 2006 at 03:53 PM
Love the photos,tfs....AND...I can't wait to see your new products launched at CHA (wish I could be there).
Posted by: wendy treseder | January 20, 2006 at 04:12 PM
What terrific pics!! Those will be a blast to scrap. I hope we get the chance to meet at CHA. :-)
Posted by: Jana | January 20, 2006 at 07:04 PM
wow - don't you love mexican food - my son's favourite is nachos - that was last nights dinner - not sure if my aussie cooking is up too the true mexican on the beach stuff but you got me drooling - and i just ate lunch - healthy salad roll .
stay cool - can't wait to see whats new you got me excited already.
Posted by: Sonia Bowers | January 20, 2006 at 07:50 PM
Great pictures...they remind me of this wonderful artist from California...John Ramos. Check out his website. Maybe they will offer you some inspiration as you are scrapping your vacation. http://www.johnramos.com/TropicalMexico.htm
P.S. I think we need a little sneak peak of your new product!
Posted by: Jeanelle | January 20, 2006 at 09:13 PM
Great pictures! What fun it must have been.
And Heidi, I just want to say the cute little pink iron ROCKS!!!! I love just looking at it...
Posted by: Maria | January 21, 2006 at 06:46 AM
So glad you had such a great time on your mini vaca.
Can't believe CHA is just a week away.
Can't wait to see what you've got in store for us next!!
Thanks for sharing :)
~deb~
Posted by: deb munn | January 21, 2006 at 07:34 PM
You definitely can add photography to your list of talents!! Great pics...beautiful sunshiney day with good food, the sparkling ocean and your sweetheart! What more could you ask for??!! I'm totally jealous.....
Posted by: Cathy | January 21, 2006 at 07:49 PM