Ayla's first Christmas - WOW!

We were definitely on the go this holiday season. Fitting in time with family and making sure Ayla got lots of quality time with her Aunty and Uncle, then finishing it all off with wonderful a Hawaiian vacation! Our 4 month old little girl handled it like a champ however and we are now all three peacefully at home watching bowl games :)

Ayla got to spend time with her aunty the doctor and uncle the lawyer - the great thing is Ayla could care less - she just loves to smile and giggle with them. She is really starting to get to know them and recognize who they are.

At Grandma's house

So many wonderful Christmas morning memories - my dad would be up bright and early, then Scoobs and I would come down; the three of us opened our stockings, lots of giggles while we rummaged through our candy, gift cards and oh yes - scratch tickets! My dad always told us to wait awhile to go wake up mom so she could get a little extra sleep. So I wanted to make sure Ayla's first stocking opening experience at Grandma was just as special - my mom made her a mini stocking...

At Aunty Cindy's:

Kyla 12 months, Grant 7, Ayla 4 months

Game Night

Brett and Scott v. Mom, sis, and I - we didn't stand a chance against the Thompson twosome. Cranium Turbo: I was hopeful but quickly became depressed as I saw our inevitable defeat. Scattegories: we did much better, especially mom - my sister and I knew we couldn't have gotten all our competitive urges from our dad and low and behold there was some competitive fire in her, it just took a little Scattegories to bring it out

Christmas morning with Grandpa

We also spent time with Grandma Daryl and her family and I will soon post those pictures as well.

Kauai

Waipouli Beach

Mommy and Daddy's 5 year Anniversary - grandma and aunty babysat!

Bright and early ready to play:

Our water baby - she loved it!!

At the luau - she loved it !!

Playing with mommy and daddy - she loved it !!

Until...

Mommy, I am SO over all these kisses!

Brett, Scoobs and I also had quite the adventure kayaking down the Wailua River. I took those pics with a waterproof disposable camera - you know 35 mm and you actually have to wait to get them developed, ugh! So I will be sure to post some of those pics soon.