Sun, Beach and Pool!

Let me just say, Florida is awesome and I want to go back. It seems that taking a short break and heading down to Florida is a must for Kyle and I cause neither one of us can last through an entire winter without some sunshine. So that is just what we did this past week. It was so great, the weather was perfect, the hotel was great, and Evelyn seemed to really enjoy herself as well. Here are a couple of pictures of the hotel we stayed at.

Thursday we spent most the time on the beach, which was so nice and relaxing listening to the sounds of the ocean and feeling the warm sand on our feet. Evelyn at first did not like the sand and just wanted to stay on her towel and have a drink. She eventually warmed up to it when she found some sand toys and realized it wasn't that bad. The whole trip Evelyn was cracking Kyle and I up, she is just too funny and really tries to act like an adult and be in charge. She really was taking this vacation thing seriously, she loved sitting on her towel or on a lounge chair, she definitely enjoyed drinking "virgin" strawberry margaritas, going up and down the elevator was just about the greatest thing ever and one morning she actually slept until 10am. We are going to have to do this more often.


One night when we went out to eat Evelyn insisted on sitting at her own table with her own plate of food and drink, so that is exactly what she got. Here she is at a table by herself having quite the conversation with who knows who. We told the waitress we were sorry Evelyn took up the table and that she wasn't able to get more customers in her section until we left.
The second day we stayed by the pool. Evelyn was in heaven. This girl really loves to swim and be in the water. She actually wore herself out so much that she put herself down for a nap on a lounge chair under a towel. Like I said she took this vacation thing seriously.


Here are a couple pictures I took from laying on my lounge chair. I had quite a view.

Our last night we went and ate at a Mexican restaurant with one of Kyle's friends from high school and while we were there a lady was singing lots of random songs, so of course Evelyn had to get up in front of everybody and dance. She was really rockin it and would have gone all night if we let her. The workers loved watching her and gave her a sucker which she loved.

Oh what a vacation we had. It was really nice to be able to have the time together and have so much fun. Now we are back to freezing weather, cleaning up after ourselves, since no maid service is showing up at my door for housekeeping, and Kyle is already back to the library. Luckily for us though after this winter we can say Bon Voyage snow, ice and freezing temperatures.
A cute picture of Evelyn before we headed out to church. She was looking out the window checking out the snow.

Sand Castles

I can't wait to make one of these next week! Florida, we're on our way.

My Christmas Angel!

Evelyn was excited to get back to nursery today since she was gone for a few weeks. I can't believe she is big enough to go to nursery, she knows exactly where to go and has no problem going without us, oh how I am starting to miss my little baby, but am enjoying this little girl tremendously. She was also excited to wear her beautiful new Christmas dress Grandma Koester gave her. As soon as she had it on she was acting like such a little princess, which of course she is. Thanks again Grandma K.

Another Fun Christmas and Happy New Year!

Well we had another wonderful Christmas with our families. We accomplished a lot of traveling going from Michigan to Georgia to Los Angeles to Georgia and back to Michigan, but it was all worth it. Evelyn loved seeing all her aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and doggies(brownie, teddy, chuck and sadie). Evelyn also loved finally being able to go outside and play since she hasn't been doing too much of that in the snow. All the grandkids had a fun time acting out the nativity scene at my parents house and I even got to be the "star"! Before we left we let Evelyn open her gifts from us since we wouldn't be taking them with us. I think the biggest hit and her favorite was her new trampoline. It really is awesome, she can get sooo much energy out, which is necessary. We have since moved it into the house so she can use it at all times of the day.
We then did a Christmas at Kyle's parents house and Evelyn had a good time opening her gifts. She always gave a cute sound and expression with each gift she opened.
Crazy morning hair!

Evelyn loves looking at books, so she really enjoyed getting some new ones.
Cute picture of mom and Evelyn.
She was telling me something very important.
Kyle gave me some beautiful jewelry which I appreciate very much. Thanks hun!
My mom made all her grandkids a Christmas blanket. I know it took her a long time and it was so thoughtful. They are so nice and soft. Evelyn has enjoyed using hers.
The two youngest cousins had a good time together.

Aunt Amy gave Evelyn some nice gifts that she enjoyed opening. A cd with music on it which she loves, this girl loves to dance.



Newest family picture. Best we could get.
The Koester family.

Aunt Amy and Uncle Daniels cute dogs. Chuck and Sadie, quite the pair.
Evelyn showing off her new adidas workout suit. She really was having fun with this on and showing it off at the gym with me.

Evelyn loves to put on Kyle's hats, and feel like she's going somewhere.
Evelyn doing some mommy time in her chair with all her babies she got for Christmas. She loves to take care of them all and give them hugs.
She also enjoys putting in some computer time on her new laptop.

We had a great past year, with Kyle finishing more of his law school, Evelyn growing so much, learning a lot and bringing such a sweet spirit into our home and me receiving my masters degree. We look forward to another great year with Kyle graduating from law school, moving out of Michigan and looking forward to new adventures.