Hawaii Part II

Sunday afternoon we left Honolulu and headed to Kauai.  It was a short flight, but I did not like being on a little plane.  When we got on the plane, there was steam coming out from under the seats.  Kinda freaked me out.  The flight attendant said it was just condensation.  The flight was not full so Amberly had her own seat.  She learned how to buckle and unbuckle the seat belt.  Kept her entertained most of the flight. 

Hanging out with Aunt Gaby and her lizards. 

Monday morning Danny, Amberly and I went to the beach by our hotel while the others went to another beach.  And....she's off!

I promise she was having fun haha  She would run to the water, come back and sit down...back and forth. 

She loved the sand!  She just kept digging and pouring it all over her legs. 

The view from our hotel.

Hawaii seriously has the prettiest flowers ever! I felt like an old lady taking so many "flower pics" lol

On our beach by our hotel there was so much driftwood!  Big like this, or just little sticks.

Also, an interesting thing about Kauai is the random chickens that walk around everywhere!  You can read about them here.  The other islands don't have this interesting touch. 

Monday or Tuesday, can't remember now, the Holloway family held a beach party.  Even thought the bride and groom, Ryan and Cara weren't there, they were def the reason we all got together to celebrate.  To celebrate them, their marriage and baby H!   Ambs ready for the party in a jumper Mimi made for her.

During the beach party, there was a group of Hawaiian dancers practicing for a competition. 

Ryan's mom Carla, told all the guys she would pay someone $50 if they caught a chicken haha  

No one caught one. 

Family pic!  Love them!

There was a huge playground at the park that we took Ambs too.  She still loves to swing.

All the ladies!

Devoni and her boys.  Ambs loves her daddy!

We spent another few days in Kauai before moving on to Maui.  Posts will be coming soon.  

Hope you all have a great weekend! 

TWO Birthdays

A few weeks ago was Danny's birthday weekend.  Saturday night we went to dinner with Kelly and Jason then went to Austin Sunday morning to celebrate with our friends in Austin.  Danny had a meeting in Austin Monday so it worked out perfectly.  Also, Matt and Sara's baby was due any day, so we were keeping our fingers crossed. 

 Sunday morning while we were getting ready we got "the text" from Matt.  They were at the hospital and Sara was in labor.  Baby Sydney was coming soon!  Chelsea called me and we were both freaking out! haha  We were just so excited!    We got to Austin about noon and met everyone at Jason and Chelsea's.

 Uncle Jason pushing Ambs around in Will's truck lol  Wseam, Halla, Chris, Lisa Marie, Zach, Ashley and baby Tyson all came over to grill and celebrate Danny....and Sydney's birthdays!

 We had a great birthday with everyone.  We really are blessed to have such great friends.  About 3:45 we got a call from Sara's dad saying that Sydney had been born!  6lbs 5 oz and 20.5 inches! 

After dinner Danny, Amberly and I made it to the hospital to see the new birthday girl! The week before I made Amberly a shirt that said "Sydney's BFF" on it to wear to the hospital.

Amberly was helping Aunt Sara open up Sydney's new blanket and piggy bank.  Sara seriously looked awesome!  Only she could pull off no make up and a bling headband after delivering a baby!

 A vision into the future?!

 With the proud papa!

 We stayed in town until Tuesday so we made 2 more trip to the hospital with Jason and Chelsea.  After taking this pic Jason goes "Sydney, this is Aunt Chelsea also known as the paparazzi" haha

 So sweet! 

 Ambs even got to hold baby Sydney with Matt's mom and Danny VERY close by!

 Birthday twins!  This whole time I really just knew Sydney would come on Danny's bday!  So special.

 I can honestly say, that I am OBSESSED with Sydney.  Like, love her so much already!  She is so sweet and def gave us a huge case of baby fever!

I feel like my mom and Ambs.  I text Sara "pic please" when I feel like it's been too long since I have seen her haha  Here's some she's sent.

 My mom made her this "Made in Italy" hat

 Pretty in Pink

 Smiling baby!

Love her! 

Hawaii Part I

HI!!!!  Did yall think I fell off the face of the earth?!  For some reason since we got back from Hawaii our internet router was not letting me upload anything to any sites.  Blogger, Facebook or Snapfish.  Annoying beyond belief.  Finally this morning we went and got a new router!  YAY!  

Before I start about our Hawaii trip, let me update you on a few things.

First, Amberly has been in her "big girl bed" the past 3 nights!  We were in Austin last weekend and she learned how to climb out of the pack n play.  We got home Sunday, put her in her crib, and went to bed thinking it was taller and she wouldn't be able to get out.  About 20 mins later we heard a knock on our door. lol  She climbed out of her crib too.  Monday we took the crib apart, and just put her mattress on the floor.  Not the most ideal, but until I figure out what I want to do in there, it's gonna have to work.  And I feel she is safer being that close to the floor than being in a bed right away.

Second, last week Devoni and I got all of the things situated for Ambs to get baptized.  They only do it on the second Sunday of the month, so next month that just happens to fall on September 11.  She will be baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church here in Richmond.  Next Monday we have to take our baptism class.  Mom is making her dress and it's looking gorgeous so far!  I have not ordered invitations yet, so yall just mark your calendars.

Ok, I took 900 pics while we were in Hawaii.  So, the next several posts will be about our trip mixed in with some other things we have been up to.  I wont post all them obviously, but several :)

The Thursday before our trip Gigi, Papa Joe, TJ and Gaby all flew in.  That day happened to be Gigi and Papa Joe's 54th wedding anniversary.  I found this on pinterest and loved it.  They really liked looking at all their old photos. 

When they got to Devoni's, Amberly gave them a lei.  Sweet girl.  

We also had daquaris, and beach themed cupcakes.

Reminiscing

Our flight didn't leave til Saturday morning and of course was delayed 2 hours.  Gigi and Papa Joe let us go with them up to the President's Club where we had mimosas and Ambs stole Aunt Gaby's smoothie.  Girl loves her smoothies!

Lined up, ready to board!  All 9 of us!  Gosh, I was pale lol  You may notice in pics Ambs had a black eye.  Poor Grandma was putting her in the car seat while I was putting something in the trunk and she hit her eye on the door :(  Of course, it was gone the day after we got back lol

We had an 8 hour 20 min direct flight to Honolulu.  Devoni and Tom were in the seats in front of us thank goodness.  Miss Priss did not want to sit with us at all!  The iPad entertained her for a little bit. Come nap time, Daddy is the only one who can get her to sleep on planes....Yall, the Aggie War Hymn is the song he sings to her repeatedly to make her go to sleep.  Makes me laugh; but it works!

We're here!  I love this pic of her.  That little hand!

We have moved to Hawaii.....

Once we got to the hotel and got settled, we walked to Waikiki Beach.  I have always heard great things about Waikiki, but honestly, I was not impressed. 

Mommy Fail:  I did not put Ambs in a swimsuit.  I really thought she would just play in the sand, etc.  But nope, girlfriend got right in lol

Waikiki Beach

Sunday morning Danny, Tom, TJ, Gaby and myself drove to the north shore and to Pearl Harbor.  Danny's dad went to 8-10th grade in Honolulu so he showed us his high school.    We stopped at Waimea Bay Beach Park and I thought this tree was funny.  All those flip flops. 

The north shore was so pretty!  I forget the name of this beach?

After some beach time we went to Pearl Harbor.

The tour included a 20 minute video and a boat ride out to the USS Arizona.

Going out there was something I am so glad we did.  It was definitely very somber and sad.  There's still about 2400 men inside the USS Arizona and it still leaks fuel. 

The memorial was built over the USS Arizona.  You really couldn't see too much though. 

After a short 24 hours in Honolulu, we went to the airport to fly to Kauai.