Hawaii Trip 2011

We just got back from visiting Gordon's grandparents at their fabulous home in Maui. It was such a relaxing and fun time for everyone. Kirsten was an angel on all of the segments of the plane flight and really enjoyed her first experience in the ocean! Kirsten wasn't too sure about the sand, but LOVED the water! After a long day at the beach, we would head over to Gordon's Aunt Karen's house. She has a beautiful place near the ocean that was the perfect retreat after spending time on the sandy beach. We enjoyed her home and got some video footage of Kirsten swimming in her pool!

Below is some footage of Kirsten getting ready ready to go out to the pool. The weight of her life jacket is almost tipping her over! It is too cute!

Gordon took me on a romantic dinner while we were on vacation. It was nice to get dressed up and have some Mommy and Daddy time!

Here are a few photos taken from the lanai (front deck) of Grammy and Papa's house. I was able to get a shot of the morning view and of the sunset, plus a zoomed in picture of the ocean:

Group shots! Smile everyone :)

To the Science Musuem we go!

Sorry for the delay in posting, but it has been hard to find time to sit down and upload photos. Below is a cute picture I got of Drake and Kirsten before we went to visit Daddy at work:

Last month the whole family went to the Science Museum. Drake and Daddy have been there before, but Kirsten and I went this time and everyone had fun. We all built a "stone" arch and took pictures underneath it-- I even got in on the action for a photo! Drake's favorite exhibit was making a paper rocket ship and launching it from the designated station. With Daddy's help, Drake's rocket went the farthest of anyone around him! He loved it and wanted to re-launch his rocket several times before we left.

The next day, we stopped by the mall to run errands. Drake and Kirsten played in the kiddy area together very nicely. Drake was careful to watch his sister the whole time so no one ran her over or accidentally pushed her down. I got a cute picture of them on the elephant--big smiles!

The kids have also been enjoying the piano lately. Drake has stopped by to "play" in the past, but the two of them were entertained for hours one day so I decided to get out the video camera. I was able to get them playing a "duet".