Western Caribbean Cruise

We went on a cruise with Devin's parents and 3 of his brothers (Nathan, Trevor, and Kalen). It was a great vacation! We left from Fort Lauderdale and stopped in Belize City, Belize and Cozumel, Mexico.

Doran was a rock-star on the flight out there. Our flight left at 6:30 a.m. and we were en route for 12 hours. We stopped in Denver and switched planes and had a quick stop in Texas. The stops actually helped because he could walk around and play on escalators.  

Swimming

We had a great time! Doran loved the cruise. He still has the post vacation blues. Doran's favorite part was swimming! We are paranoid parents and sun blocked his head (he's so fair) and with all the sunblock we were able to get it to stand up!

 

Altun Ha

In Belize, we took a 30 mile ride to the Mayan ruins, Altun Ha. It was a very bumpy ride for those in our group sitting in the back of the 12 passenger van. It was mostly a bumpy dirt road. It was interesting to learn about Belize though and to see the city. 50%o of the population in Belize is teenagers! They had so many schools and all the kids wear uniforms to school.

The country land was very beautiful and it was neat to learn about the ruins.

Doran's favorite part of the ruins/rain forest was the All Spice tree. The tour guide gave everyone a leaf to smell and Doran enjoyed smelling it and making sure that everyone else did too!

We also pet a chameleon. Doran nor I were sure how we felt about it. 

Nathan

On top of the world, Simba.

View from the top.

Chris and Matthew at the top of one ruin, viewing the other in the background.

Doran loved going down the stairs, "again Dad, again!" Devin, "no way"

Doran got to play George of the Jungle. Hopefully I'll get around to posting that video soon. It was pretty cute.

The rain forest

A cocoon nut.

Each level is for a different priest. Usually, a priest reigned for 100 years.

Exhusted. Poor kid. He had naps on the go.

Dreamworks Parade

Swimming in Cozumel

Doran was afraid of the sand but he really enjoyed the ocean! We went para-sailing and snorkeling here, but I let Trevor take all of the pictures. Part 2 to come when I get the pictures from him.

Good food

And of course, there was good food on the cruise. The waiters/waitresses spoiled Doran. They all loved him. They had fruit waiting for him when we got the restaurant and even cut up his meat.

The uncles thought it was funny to play peek-a-boo with Doran after he was done eating and his hands were all nice and messy.

Bacon on the go.

A Sunny January Day

A few days before our cruise, the sun decided to come out and shine! We took Doran to the park. He has really started to show an interest in the park. He also likes walking with us holding his hands.

Just like Daddy

All of January, I was working on taking pictures of things Doran did just like Mommy and or Daddy. Then, as we were preparing for our vacation, I deleted all of the pictures off of the memory card. I thought I had already transferred them to the computer. I hadn't. :( I also lot the best video of Doran. I'm still sad about it.

Doran really likes being just like us. He unloads the dishes, sweeps the floor, brushes his hair and teeth, blow dries his hair, takes pictures, and talks on the phone with the phone propped between his head and shoulder. It's cute.

I was able to save these 3 of Doran being like Devin!

Trying on Daddy's shoes.

One day, Devin stacked the rings upside down and then put the yellow cone in the stack. That is the only way Doran will play with the toy now. He wants to be cool like Dad.

Putting on Devin's socks.

A boy and his blanket

Doran is rather attached to his blanket. It has to go everywhere he goes. And if it falls off his walker, he gets mad. 

One day, I was doing Doran's laundry and he found all 4 of his blankets. He loved it. Pardon the mess, there's a heaping pile of laundry in the background + Doran's toys.

Snacks

Doran loves eating! I thought these pictures were too cute not to post.