Viva la Mexico!

We decided to not follow everyone's advice and head to the Riviera Maya anyway. The flight was less than half full as well as the resort, but we didn't mind. They gave us an ocean-view room right next to the beach, pool, and bar. Does it get any better? We mostly relaxed by the pool and the beach and took a trip to Aktun Chen one day to tour a cave. We were the only ones there and got our own private tour, a little sketchy but we made it. Most of the tourist spots were closed, so we stayed on the resort. The food was good and the drinks even better, of course non-alcoholic for me! When we returned home I found out I had to take a week of administrative leave for going to Mexico, so here's to a really long vacation! Here's some of our pictures:

Girls Day at the Zoo!

Thursday we went to the zoo with Amanda and Hazel. Although Hazel slept through the entire day, I'm sure she's already a fan of the zoo. Brooklynn had a blast and really enjoyed the monkeys. Shocker!

Checking out the apes

Goldfish and juice....does it get better?

Two wiped out girlies!

Happy Easter!

Sunday we had brunch at Grandma Betsy's and then an Easter egg hunt with Makenzie and Alyssa. In the afternoon we went to Grandma & Grandpa Wesling's for some grub and lots of family (even Carrie was here). Brooklynn had a good time watching Sophia run around! Brooklynn's tummy wasn't feeling good still, and boy, did we all smell her! I guess we know where she gets that from.......her dad of course! Before we got messy!
Lady Cousins

Checking out the Easter baskets with Sophia

The grass is the best part!

Relaxing week!

This week I was on spring break, so we had a great relaxing time. Tuesday we went to the Children's Museum with Amy, Lucy, Preston, and Heather. Sunday was Uncle Wes and Aunt Jaime's wedding. Brooklynn partied until 10:30. Wow! It was a beautiful wedding, and we're excited to see what the future holds for Wes, Jaime, and Alyssa - hopefully lots of babies! Makenzie and Brooklynn in their matching dresses

Wes giving Alyssa her necklace. Not a dry eye in that place!

Like daddy like daughter!

Her new favorite treat....celery with peanut butter. Yummy!

B.F.F.'s Brooklynn and Brooke (before her trip back to Australia)

Future veterinarian? Ummmm.....

13 months!

So now she's a whole 13 months old. Wow! I used to hate when people used the "13 months" and trying to figure out what that really meant (a year and a month, right?), but I guess I've fallen into the same trap. We've had some beautiful weather here the past month, so we've been able to do some outdoor stuff. Brooklynn's new ride. She was a little unsure at first but seems to enjoy it now.
Saturday we went on a picnic to the park with Uncle Andy and cousin Makenzie. Fun times!

Brooklynn meeting Hazel. She didn't know what to think but to maybe poke her lots!

Another zoo day! A year later with the elephants.

Best way to get around the zoo!

First Tooth!

So the day has finally come....an actual tooth. Brooklynn's been "teething" for months with no actual teeth until now! So I'm guessing it's easy from here on out...yeah right!

Here's a video Steve captured Tuesday morning of Brooklynn actually sleeping sitting up. Grandma said she did it Saturday night too. Hilarious!