Mexico and Dex's first steps!

We survived another trip as a family of five!  We were SO excited to go back to Puerto Vallarta since it had been 4 years since we had been.  We decided to go back to the Grand Mayan where we had been before because we knew what to expect and what we were getting (aka lazy river, slides, splash pad, many many pools and great accommodations).  While this trip was a little bit different with a 1 year old, we still had a great time relaxing and playing.  The weather was INCREDIBLE!  The resort has gotten much bigger since we had been before so we also enjoyed exploring all of the new grounds.  I want to go back already!

On March 22nd, exactly 2 weeks after Dex's birthday and half way through our trip, Jake and Maddie were in the kids club so Mark and I were having a quiet night in.  Dex decided he was ready to let go and take his first steps!  Usually there is so much chaos going on around him, I think he felt comfortable that it was just Mark and I in a quiet room for once!  We were shocked!  Before, whenever we would ask him to walk (or if we let go of his fingers) he would immediately sit down and crawl.  Since Mexico, he's been taking a few steps on his own here and there and every day he takes a few more.  I know in a couple of weeks we will be chasing after him!

Video of Jake and Maddie coming off the slide for the first time





Here are a few videos from Dex taking his first steps.  The last one is the best!