March Mayhem

What can I say.. March has been busy but a lot of fun.  We have a lot going on this month but the highlight was defiantly our 1st family vacation.  Mike planned it in the middle of the night and we boarded the plane 2 weeks later.  I love when his spontaneousness impulses take us to tropical destinations! :)

Hawaii 2012

She felt like such a big girl with her own seat

Our 8 days were amazing we missed a 12 day storm that ended shortly after we arrived and we were welcomed by sunshine and colorful surroundings.  I loved watching Eden take it all in.  Noticing things that she has never seen.  Green Trees, Green Grass, Blue water, The waves, The sand, The flowers and of course her cute legs and Toes.. She couldn't stop grabbing her toes... they were by far the most fascinating thing for her on this trip.  She loved shedding the layers and being totally natural and free! She loved the feel of grass on her feet and sand in her hands.. 
We were unable to do some of the things we would have done pre-baby but it didn't take away from a great experience.  Starting with sunrise.. thanks to Eden we were able to watch EVERY beautiful sunrise from our room and usually in daddy's arms and watch the sunset from the pool as I tried to rock her to sleep. We ate great, we saw some beautiful beaches, we met up with some friends that just so happened to be there around the same time for lunch and dinner.. and Mike played some golf.  We went to Mikes old church ward and he was able to visit with a few people he knew when he lived there.. (a wee bit awkward for me, but...) We drove to see the Hawaiian temple which was very beautiful, Drove to sea life park and introduced Eden to dolphins, sea lions, penguins.. and other sea life that she wasn't really interested in.  Went to Dole plantation and had a famous Dole whip. Finished off our vacation with a little city life in waikiki and walked around the shops and ate dinner at dukes on the water before heading off to the airport for a Redeye flight that we all tried to sleep through.

Mike and I enjoyed each others company too... but it's so much different with a baby..  It almost takes a special effort to remove our gaze from Eden and acknowledge each other.  For simple things like saying good morning.. or kissing goodnight.. or freeing our hand to hold in special moments..  As different as it is, it's not any less special.  Our love is there and we know it. It was a very beautiful vacation and one we will remember forever.