A little more Hawaii

Our next few days in Hawaii, were a little bit windy so we did a few different things since the kids didn't want to play in the water for very long periods.

This girl!

Brilee with the camera:)

One thing we tried was a little scavenger hunt, the kids got an ipad and had to follow clues to find different spots around the resort, they had fun for awhile but got bored so we quit before we got to the very end

Mickey, Minnie and Goofy came out during the afternoons to have a little pool party with the kids. 

It was fun to watch

Brennar is growing up way too fast:(

The resort had a shave ice place right on sight, nothing compares to the one on Maui, but it was still fun getting them a few afternoons

Our dinners coincided with the sunsets a few times really well, so I made my kids pose, they were more concerned with playing but I did get a few super cute shots

I'm not sure if my mom or Clint took this one, but it is one of my favorites of all times!

She was the best at cooperating with the pictures for me:)

This guy has definitely perfected his "cheese" smile

Brennar has no time for my nonsense picture taking

And this one, well any shot of him he is on the move

Love how happy they are really all the time, but especially at the beach:)

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!!