Maui Vacation

Since it was my 30th birthday on the 14th, Chuck spoiled me with a 6 day, kid-free vacation to Maui! It was been the best vacation I have ever had!! A huge thank you to Grandma and Grandpa for hanging out with the boys while we enjoyed some R&R! Here are some of the many photos from our trip to Maui.

We enjoyed many amazing restaurants with outstanding fresh fish dishes but Mama's Fish House was absolutely phenomenal!!

We spent a whole day driving the Road to Hana, hiking, and enjoying the amazing, luscious, green landscape of Maui.

We had a blast at the Old Lahiana Luau! Such a neat experience!

We also went out on a boat to do some snorkeling and Snuba (being able to go down about 15 feet under water without having to truly scuba dive). Chuck loved it! I decided the beach is the better place for me ;-)

And of course, we did a lot of relaxing on the beach - my favorite!! 

I found my "happy place"!!! 

 

Big Accomplishments

As Logan is getting older, he is becoming more and more interested in trying and exploring new things! Both him and Landon are at such fun ages right now because they are extremely curious about the world around them!

Now that Logan has almost mastered swimming at his swimming lessons, he asked to try gymnastics. He loves to watch his cousin, Brooklyn, so he wanted to try it to. At first he was a little hesitant, but now over 6 weeks into it, he is having a blast! We can already tell that he is getting stronger, more coordinated, and has more self-confidence.

Logan's coach is very patient as he has some pretty rowdy little boys in his class. But he told me last week that he loves working with Logan because he takes direction well, learns quickly, and has a great attitude! Yay Logie!!

Also in the last few weeks, Logan has learned how to ride a bike! For some reason, this milestone has caught me off guard. Seeing him zip up and down our street on his bike makes him seem SO grown up, and I don't think I was prepared for it! But that big ear-to-ear grin makes my heart so happy!! 

Merry Christmas!!

We started off our Christmas celebrations with Logan's Preschool Christmas program last week!! He was SO excited because Daddy, Landon, Auntie Kristin, Kayli, Brooklyn, Kyler, and Brayden all came to see his program. He was grinning all week and kept telling me "Mom, my Auntie sure does love me!". Yes son, yes she does!!! 

Logan with his Preschool teacher, Mrs. Slama

Next was our tradition of attending our Candlelight Service at our church on Christmas Eve. It is always such a beautiful service and I look forward to it all year round.

Our 2 handsome little men

Chuck and I really got into the Christmas spirit this year as our boys' imaginations are in full swing! It was fun to "play up" the magic of the holidays and see the excitement, awe, and wonder in their eyes. I wish these 2 amazing little boys would stay little forever! They are at the best ages right now and we have a blast with them every single day!

 "Santa" showed up big time this year - getting the boys wanted they have been asking for for quite some time...

Power Wheels!!!

After playing outside most of Christmas morning, we came in and spent hours building our new LEGO's. Both of the boys could sit there all day if there are LEGO's in front of them - it just amazes me how much they love them!!

And now post-Christmas exhaustion has set in. As I am writing this, Chuck has fallen asleep in Landon's bed while snuggling with him. Guess the kiddos are not the only ones who are worn out from all the Christmas fun :)

Merry Christmas to all of our family and friends!! We wish you all a blessed, happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!!!

Annual Family Pictures

Time for annual Madler Family pictures!!

I love that we have such an amazing photographer that can capture the LIFE of our little family. Every year she amazes me with the photos that she gets.... and this year was no exception! Enjoy :)