New Years Eve with Family

WHERE ARE WE? Numero UNO RV Park, La Penita, Nayarit, Mexico

We were up early this morning and off on a Costco/Sams Club run for Kenia.  Nikki came with us to get a few things.  We stopped at Kenia's house at 7:30 am and got her out of bed and were on the road by 8.  We got into PV in good time and as we got close to Costco, there was a clunk and then some weird noises.  I pulled over and found out the back U-joint had blown one bearing.  Oh oh.  

So we limped into the parking lot and I went into their tire shop to find out where I could get a mechanic.  They basically said good luck on New Years eve and told me I would have to wait until Tuesday.  What now?

So I went back outside and crawled underneath to see what I could do with no tools.  Well look here.....the bearing cap had come right off on one side so I was able to slip the U-joint out of the carrier and then slide the drive shaft off the spline on the back of the transmission!!  I now had that piece of the drive shaft off and in my hand.  Now all I had to do was shift to 4 wheel drive and we would have a front wheel drive only Jeep!!

So now all we had to do was have some lunch and load up a few things Kenia and Nikki had bought and head for home.  We grabbed pizza which was actually quite good.

Well Kenia wanted to stop at Sam's club so off so I sat in Jeep and guarded the stuff we had.  There was no need to worry about the guarding cause there were a bunch of soldiers in the parking lot.

Anyway, Kenia appeared with a FULL cart of "a few things".  Oh no, where would we put it all.  Well, we got it all in but not absolutely sure it will all stay!  As we headed out using front wheel drive,  I was sure glad we were not stranded here until Tuesday!!

After we arrived home, we had a good afternoon of playing in the water.  We hung around the pool for a while and the kids had a good time.  

Then later in the afternoon we went out to the ocean.  The ocean has been angry the last couple days with huge waves.  The kids love to stand and let the waves roll over their legs.  An adult has to be there to make sure no one is swept out to sea.

Because it is New Years Eve, we have been invited to Abuela Tina's to celebrate with them.  I was glad we were going because this was an opportunity for the kids to see some traditions of Mexico and try some of the food and drink.  They laid out quite a spread for everyone.

Nicole says where's the fork? lol

 

They cooked a Dorado fish over the wood fire cooker.  Yumm it was good.

We were a bit early, but it wasn't long and the family started showing up.  The only ones missing were Oscar, who is in Guadalajara, and Itsuri, who was working tonight at a restaurant in Guayabitos.

                                     

Always lots for supper at Abuela's

Emma and Silas tried a few things.  They like the Horchata

trying the pesole for the first time

Of course fireworks and firecrackers are a mainstay in Mexico, Donte and Danny taught Silas and Emma Firecracker etiquette!!!  You light it and count to 3 or 4 before you throw it!!!

And Kenia taught them about huge sparklers!!!

They had the pinata a little bit early because Silas and Emma were getting real tired.  They are not Mexicans yet!!! lol

I think everyone had a good time and we were happy to be with good friends and family for the last part of the year.  Happy New Year to Everyone!!!  Feliz ano nuevo 2024!!  Good Night!!!

Part of our Mexican Family