Belize

Paradise!

The beach at Tobacco Caye- the whole island is about 4 acre3s, you can literally walk around it in less than 10 minutes. It was about a 45 minute boat ride from the main land and sits right on the barrier reef which is the 2nd largest in the world. We did a little snorkling here, got to see some cool little fish, star fish, conch, and coolest of all some sting rays and eagle rays. They would just float on by in the water.
Our Cabana
The interesting group we ate with- we ran into most of them again on other parts of our trip. The women in blue and the one in red on the end are from Belgium and are on a 5 year tour of the world by bike. They have some stories to tell... we ran into them again while in Plancentia and got to hear some more stories. We don't feel quite so adventurous after meeting them.

the dining hall on Tobacco Caye
relaxing on Tobacco Caye








Our trusty rental car that got us all around the country
The cottages we stayed at in Maya center- they were in the backyard of a local family who had lots of kids that had fun playing with Lillianna

Hiking in the jungle by the mayflower Mayan ruins, checking out waterfalls




Whispering Pines- we ate dinner here for $8 total and it was pretty good.
Lillianna's first teeter totter ride
Don't see that sign everyday

Belize

Waterfall
"swimming"-( getting our feet wet in the cold water) in the waterfalls at the Cockscomb Jaguar preserve.
The decor of the crazy restaurant
the craziest restaurant ever. It was essentially just the front porch of a house. The owners were in watching TV when we arrived.
The hotel Grounds in Punta Gorda
The pool in Punta Gorda
Lillianna hanging out on the deck
The hotel we stayed at in Punta Gorda


We thought Lillianna was going to hate going to see Mayan ruins- it was the opposite- she loved them because they were filled with stairs for her to climb.

The road to some of the Mayan Ruins
Mayan Ruins


Our thatch hut that was probably really nice when it was first built, but not super well cared for these days.
Grubby kiddo checking out the sunrise
Sunrise off the coast of Belize
crazy bathroom
loft in the thatch hut
Beach at Singing Sands Resort, Placentia
I Love the sun and sand!
Fun in the pool!

This place had the BEST gelato EVER. We visited this place every day that we were in Placentia and tried as many flavors and possible.

Zoo Puddles

With a 52 degree day on Saturday we decided to use the fact that we now live within walking distance to the zoo to our advantage and off we went. Most of the animals were not out yet, but Lillianna liked the puddles better than the animals anyway. It was good for us all to get out and see the sun!

Winter Thaw

We have had a few warm days this week, so we have actually had some time to play outside. Lillianna is so happy!

Big Girl

I can't believe how much this child is growing and learning these days. She likes to be the Big Girl now. She would much rather eat at her own table then in her high chair. She is getting to know so many more words as well- apple, bubble, up, cracker, cheese, and 'nanna are some favorites. Mine and No are also big faves that we wish we didn'r hear so much of. She is also getting the animal sounds down- she loves to BAA with wild abandon, but also moo, quack, and oink. She loves it when I saw cock a doodle doo, but so far hers is more like cock a dooo and sometimes she throws some other stuff in there as well.

Snow Days

Of all of the members of our house Lillianna is by far the one who appreciates the snow the most.