Marli's Birthday!

Marli turned 1 while we were in Hawaii so we celebrated the day after we got back. I can't believe its been a year since Marli was born. It seems like she has been here forever and we cannot imagine our lives without her.

Seriously since the day she turned 1, Marli acts so much older and is always "talking" and smiling. She is walking everywhere and loves to push strollers wherever she goes.

Marli loved her cake, she started out only using one finger, but it didn't take her long to dig right in. She almost ate the entire cake and it completely wore her out.

Hawaiian Christmas

We spent Christmas with Reno's family this year. Reno's parents came over Christmas morning to watch Marli open up her presents. Marli was so cute as she opened her presents and got so excited over the smalles things! Christmas is so much fun with little kids.

After opening presents Christmas morning we jumped on a plane and headed to Hawaii! We had a blast boogie boarding, paddle surfing, riding bikes, hiking and swimming. But our biggest accomplishment of the trip was getting Marli to conquer her fear of the sand. Thanks to Bowdy, Stephanie, Troy and Jodi for making this such a fun trip!

Days1, 2 & 3: Marli HATES the sand! As you can see, even looking at the sand has her all upset.

Day 4: Marli would at least touch the sand with a stick (as long as she is sitting on her towel)

Day 5: Sitting in the sand, although she wasn't very happy about it

Day 6: Eating the sand
Day 7 (our verylast day): Marli LOVING the sand!!!


Riding bikes along the beautiful coastline