Morocco!

Even though Roc didn't get to come to Morocco I thought he wouldn't mind me using his blog to share photos. 

Shoe shopping in the souk.  Definately did not have these cute shoes in my size.

Bike route through the very narrow passageways of the market.

Olives!!!!  So delicious!

Moroccan blue at the Jardin de Majorelle.  I sat and rested for a bit- jet lag pummeled me!

Chicken, olive and lemon tangine.  Tangine is a popular dish here- delicious combinations of vegatbles, meats and spices cooked in a clay pot over the fire.

Doors (I can't remember the name of the ruins)

Rooftop view of Marrakesh.

Street food: tangines ready to eat.

Dried fruit and nuts in the market.

Night market games: "catching " a soda bottle.  The only successful person was the guy running the game.

Lunch break at our hotel.  We stay very busy at the clinic and enjoy restful lunches in the sun.  

2 year stats

Roc had his 2 year check-up this week.  He is now old enough to use the big kid's scale (no more naked baby on the counter scale) and he got nasal flu mist instead of a flu shot!  (I know you are very impressed)

Here are his stats.  I'll include last visit's for a comparison.

8/15 - Height: 33.27" (69%)         Weight: 22 lb 4.3 oz (20%)

1/12 - Height: 33.75" (41%)         Weight: 25 lb 6.4 oz (18%)

According to Roc's handout, we get to discuss "Getting ready for preschool, family activities, home and car safety and getting along with other children" at our next visit.  I can't wait!

Roc turns 2!

Can you believe it?

Family selfie with party hats!

What's happening?

I'm 2!  (actually he kept telling me he was 3....or 4......)

Yum!  There is frosting on that muffin.

Roc and Eli

We also celebrated Uncle Steve's birthday.  He had a few more candles.

So many friends.

Jamaica no problem!

We don't have many photos as both of our phones ran out of storage space.  Our trip was wonderful, lots of sun, delicious food, cousin love, swimming and relaxing.  We divided our time between Kingston (at the Robertson's house), taking day trips to the mountains, parks, and local restaurants and Runaway Bay on the north coast.

Roc started most of his days with 3-4 bowls of Cheerios and yogurt.  He was psyched that his cousins have Honey Nut Cheerios.  So delicious!

Lunch at Gracie's on New Year's Day.

                                      
                               Roc turned his sunhat into a baseball cap.  James was amazed.

Roc got hot and took his shirt and shoes off.  We have a video of him dancing on the table, he was a hit!

Family photo!

Bigger family photo!

Cousin time!

Whiskey tasting on New Year's Eve

We spent 3 nights at a resort on the northern coast.  Un-ending drinks, ginormous buffets, beaches, and 4 pools- including a waterpark.  Roc had a blast.

Ummmm, where is my leg?

The beach was so fun!  Roc loved sitting in the surf and letting it knock him over.  His giggle was contagious.

Fancy food.

Hey Roc, want some potatoes?

My fruit-man desert.

Playing in the surf with Aunt Jen.  He was just going to "look" at the ocean but ended up in it.

Roc, Lilah and John taking charge of the pool

Christmas!

Visiting Santa! (He isn't scary when your mom is holding you)

Santa insisted on a photo with the Rideouts as well.

Never turn your back on Uncle Steve.

Obligatory Christmas morning photo in front of the tree.

Mom's stocking

Roc's stocking!

Santa was here!!

Santa's video-message for Roc.  

Breakfast before presents.

Roc was hopeful these jelly beans were for him.  Too bad.

Finishing his stocking with an orange.

Star Wars Mr. Potato Head

Roc enjoyed playing with each toy after he opened it.

If only I knew how to post videos, he loved Benny the bouncing horse? cow? reindeer (Roc's best guess)?

Dad's present to himself- "patrolling" at the ski resort.