Hawaii Fun...part 2

7 nights at the Aulani resort in K'olina was the perfect getaway vacation.  It took me 2 days to completely relax, but once I adjusted everything else fell into place.  Disney makes vacationing with young children easy and fun for all ages.  

We spent most days at the pool.  There were several areas to choose from. The girls took to the water slides rather quickly and preferred to stay close to the slide entrance and dip into the spa to warm up afterwards.

The infinity hot tub was one of my favorite spots on the property.  These pictures were taken nearby.

Stitch is now one of Audrey's & Olivia's favorite characters.

Warming up to Mickey at the character breakfast on Father's day.  

Audrey had a great time at the night time family friendly activities

Joe buillt a huge sand castle with the girls during one of the scheduled activities.

It was great to see the team work between the girls.

Joe and I have decided that Audrey looks way to grown up in this navy blue bikini.

Silly girls waiting for the elevator.

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Audrey & Olivia joined a comedy group session at Aunty's Beach house.  They have a photographer there to take shots of your children enjoying themselves when you are not around.

It looks like our girls had fun telling silly jokes. Audrey continues to tell very long and not so silly jokes.  

The girls loved watching the fish.

Here is the proof that Joe and I went horseback riding.

Olivia was bored 5 minutes into our returning flight.  Can you tell?

Family Photos 2011

Is it February already?  So much has happened in the past few months.  I think I am back on track and ready to move forward with 2012. 

Back in November of last year we took family photos at the Manhattan Beach Pier with Amanda Burgess.  This was our second shoot with Amanda; she took our photos last year at a park.

 Audrey & Olivia had so much fun running in the water.  Audrey pulled up her leggings and fell in love with the wet sand.  It took about an hour for them to warm up to Amanda.

 Audrey and I went shopping that morning for jewelry and other accessories for the shoot.  She chose a gold necklace with a bow and a flower for her hair.

 This is our "Olivia" shot for 2011.   She is fun and stubborn little girl, we love  her very much.  Last night she insisted on wearing her Hello Kitty back back to bed.

 I took this photo this morning.

I absolutely love these pictures.  

Thank you Amanda!

 I just wish Olivia was in this photo too!

Here is the Ward family photo for 2011.  We had so much fun that Sunday, at the beach on Thanksgiving weekend!

I hope to keep posting on a regular basis and catch up for Valentine's Day.  I lost the super bowl bet and am now in charge of serving dinner next Tuesday.