Kyle and Devon's Visit

Kyle and Devon (or Kile and Debon as the cab driver spelled it)- My brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law, YEAH!!!

Kyle and Devon were our first visitors, arriving in early April. I was really excited to be a witness to Devon's first experience in another country. Due to the fact that Kyle was anxious to propose he came before we moved into Casa Amarillo and was eager to help us move :). After visiting the mansion in Esterillos we drove them down to Manual Antonio where they spent the next few days at nice hotel leading up to the engagement. Due to his nerves, Kyle awoke the very next morning and proposed right after breakfast on the beautiful empty beach in Manual Antonio National Park. That creative and romantic brother of mine set up the camera on continuous mode and was able to capture the whole proposal (see picture above)! Following the proposal Chad and I drove down the next day and celebrated the engagement. Devon and I talked weddings all day while the boys enjoyed the hikes and crystal clear water of Manual Antonio. The newly engaged couple joined us in our new home in Esterillos a couple of days later where we proceeded to go horseback riding through the jungles and beaches and ziplining through the canopies. Although Kyle and Devon were not able to attain that golden tan that Chad and I had spent numerous days conquering, they left about as happy as a newly engaged couple could be!!! In true third world fashion they had a few nuisances on their journey home, but luckily it didn't skew their view of Costa Rica and their amazing engagement memories!!!

We love you hermano y hermana!!! I can't wait until you are officially part of the family Devon :). I will proudly give you may last name since I am losing it!!! 441 days and counting!!!