Beautiful Maui

Well, we are back from paradise...it's always nice to be back from vacation but it sure was hard to leave! We had so much fun in Maui, I tried opakapaka {Hawaiian fish} it was delish! Austin & Brady hiked Haleakala & Payton went in the pool & the ocean for the first time! All were amazing firsts! We had perfect weather the entire trip, God is good! We stayed in Wailea which was a nice change, we usually stay in Ka'anapali which I also love but it was fun to stay somewhere new! I can't wait to go back, though it will probably be years, we had the time of our lives!

My Funny Valentine **a sneak peek**

So I did a little photo shoot today, I never got around to Christmas cards so I am sending Valentine Cards! They are too cute so I MUST put them online :) I have to say, I am usually super depressed after Christmas but there's so much to look forward to this year, Maui, Valentine's Day, Austin's graduation (seeing Andrea), Payton's 1st birthday, hopefully a house; that it's not so bad, also I am LOVING the pink & red with a little girl {what? You thought I wouldn't?!} Happy Early Valentine's Day XOXO

Payton is 6 Months Old (a little late)

I just wanted to acknowledge that Payton Grace is 6 months old! We went to her check up on New Years Eve, she's a big girl! She's grown almost 10 inches since she was born putting her ABOVE the 97% (which is as far as they track)! We spent her actual 6 month birthday by going for a walk and eating croissants at the French Bakery in Kirkland, YUMMERS!

The Christmas Whirlwind!

So I am really bummed because my camera filled up Christmas morning so I don't have a ton of pictures, thank goodness Renee and my mom had theirs! The Woods' were in town for Payton's first Christmas, it was so fun, obviously I mean it's Christmas after all! The week started off at Snowflake Lane with the Finley's, we thought it was a parade, turns out that's only the day after Thanksgiving, it's ok though we still had fun! Christmas Eve morning started off with a bang (for me anyway) I woke up and watched Holiday Inn (because I didn't have time before that and it is of course my favorite movie), if you haven't seen it, rent it next year it's incredible! Then we spent the day preparing for the Christmas Eve craziness, it's my favorite night of the year! We started off at Eastlake which was good but not as Christmassy as I had hoped but, I'll be alright...I had so much fun, I love spending time with my hubby he's amazing and especially Lil' P's first Christmas! I am already so sad that it's over, I can't wait for next Christmas!

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town!

Payton got to meet Santa for the the first time but no such luck sitting on his lap...that H1N1 freaks me out! I LOVE Molbaks so much!!

Kel & I make cookies with the moms every year, here we are in our festive aprons :)

O Christmas Tree

We got our tree about a week ago & I made Payton a Christmas tutu, it was too big to tie the ribbon around like I planned and she didn't like wearing it so we got the best pictures we could before she lost it. Our cutie little tree is just her size! I will try & get some more but it just might not happen!

Payton's First Food!

Yesterday we let Payton have a little bit of rice cereal for the first time, we also got to try out the high chair! She did pretty well, she seemed a little weirded out by the whole thing but she was trying to 'chew' sort of! It was cute though she seemed to really like sitting at the table with us, we are going to try again tonight! I am really excited to start making her real food myself but for now formula & organic whole grain rice cereal it is, yummy! Here are the pix!