Hawaii vacation - 1

As we always do, we had a wonderful vacation to Hawaii! We went to Aulani this trip, which is the Disney owned resort on the island of Oahu. 

The view from our room didn't disappoint!

The first full day there we did the luau that they have at the resort.  I got all the kids matching luau gear and off we went. 

The morning we first got there Bryden ended up throwing up all over, we still aren't really sure what caused it. But we took it easy that day with him.  He was acting fine but after we got to the luau he decided he really just wanted to go back to the room and watch movies.  Clint took him and Brexten back and they ended up having  fun little night just the 3 of them.  And it actually worked out perfect because there is NO WAY Brexten would have lasted for even half of it.

But I did get in some nice alone time with my 2 big kiddos that night!

The first hour we were there they had a few fun activities for the kids to do.  Here they are making leis and bracelets out of the gorgeous orchids

Bryden was able to stick around the first few minutes and get in on some of the fun too

Brennar tried his hand at making poi, although once done he couldn't be talked in to trying it:)

Authentic Hawaiian art

Brennar and Brilee also tried their hand at photography, they actually did pretty great, the next few pictures they took

These are a little out of order, but we took a few snaps while we waited in line to get in

Great photo bomb by Grama Honey!

This girl loves Hawaii just as much as her mama

The only one of my kiddos who looks like me:)

Mickey and Minnie surprised us that night and Brilee went up and did the hula with them

These next are way out of order but it's too much work for me to move them;)

Brexten and I right before we boarded the plane.  He actually did super good, but is definitely in the exploring phase and was not really enjoying being strapped in.  He got the award of worst flyer at this age, but he's cute so we will still keep him:)

We made it!!

Yes, I am the mom who makes matching shirts for all of us, and I am proud of it!!

Even Grama and Grampa got to match too!

Stitch collects all the leis from people so Brilee gave hers to him

Bryden Luke is 3!!!

 This little guy who brings SO much laughter to our house turned 3!! He seems so mature - minus his attitude - "you not the boss, me the boss of ME" that he seems to us, like he has been 3 for awhile now.

None the less, we still loved celebrating him! Spiderman streamers and all!

 My attempt at a spiderman cake:)  you have no idea how much food coloring it takes to make red!

 He loved it!

 They all dressed up in their spiderman gear for the celebration, Bryden thought it was great

 Opening presents was so fun, Brennar bought Bryden a present this year all by himself and he was so excited to give it to him!



 We also celebrated with his friends at Little Monkey Buziness again, we just love it there.  All I have to do is show up and we are good to go

 Happy 3rd Birthday, Bryden Luke!!

Couple fun facts about the birthday boy: he doesn't know how to walk, he runs everywhere and when he gets to where he's going he stops with a little hop. He adores all his siblings and when he gets one on one time with any of them he is in heaven. He is the happiest child I have ever seen, really ever, but boy if he gets mad at you, watch out! He is my best sleeper and always has been, he actually asks to take his nap most days.  He is very willing to try any and all food I make, but he especially likes it if it is on someone else's plate:)  He also has a huge sweet tooth just like his mama, so if I'm in the mood for a treat, just one mention to Bryden and no one knows it was even my idea! He loves taking his brother to and from school, but misses him terribly all day long, he will ask when we pull in the driveway from dropping Brennar off if it is time to get him yet. He loves playing with everyone, he thinks all kids are his friend, luckily his siblings are always willing to include him if they have friends over.  He is not afraid of anything, he is a little dare devil, which lots of times is terrifying! Three mornings a week it is just him and I and I absolutely LOVE that, he tells me everyday that we are best friends.  He is the very definition of a rainbow baby and we are so blessed he is ours!!

These are the days of our lives

 This is what a normal day at our house it like...

Brilee laying on the floor with the dog

 The kids making forts out of the tables and chairs

 These 2 are ALWAYS having battles, usually they are pretty civil with each other:)

 Brilee posing for pictures for me:)

 And these three messing around together while Brennar is at school

 They have so much fun together, I always want to remember these random days

 Other days, we go and do things outside of the house.  I love doing this because the kids get to interact with each other and us, with out anything else getting in the way (i.e. phones, t.v., ipads) These are also some of my favorite times

 We love the zoo, and manage to go probably about once a month year round and more during the summer. 

Our annual picture with the elephant ears, it is going to be so fun to look back on these and see the kids grow.

Making the most of 2017

Our year started off fun with lots of family time!

These two can be found like this every afternoon, enjoying a snack and waiting for Brennar to get home from school:)

Brennar, Bryden and Drew all have birthdays really close together so we did a fun afternoon family party. It was so nice for us all to be together and celebrates these handsome boys

7, 3 and 10

The ninja course, was super fun for all the kids, even though Bryden isn't old enough they let him go in:)

The big kids loved it too

Auntie Liz jumped right on in to help out Bryden

We also went to the aquarium.  We had been telling the kids for awhile we would take them and it just wasn't working out, so we picked Brennar up from school one Monday and just did it

They still love going all the time, even though they rush through in about 20 minutes! Brexten was super excited by it all!!

Mama and Brilee love the chimp!

Just another night at the Stapp house, with a T-rex wondering about

I know our days of baths are very limited but every once in awhile they all 4 get in together

Daddy surprised us with Nuggets tickets, we had a blast!

This guy got a little bored, thankfully all the snacks did the trick

He asked for his picture taken:)

And one with the "basketball" too:)

This little dude stayed home, but was happy as always to see us when we got back!