Family Vacation

We just spent two weeks on the east coast in Maryland and Pennsylvania.  The last time Karis was on a plane was when she was 6 months old.  This time around, it was a lot easier to keep her entertained on the five hour flight.  Makena did pretty well too, she just had a harder time sitting still.  The ride back was definitely more challenging after an exciting and exhausting two weeks of vacation.

  Derek and I didn't sleep well as we had to share our bed with Karis for most nights.  At home, we have the luxury of leaving the kids in their rooms until we're ready to get up.  We definitely weren't able to do that while sharing a room with the kiddos.  As most people know, a vacation with toddlers isn't really a vacation.  =)

 But it was definitely fun spending time with family and to see the girls playing every day with their aunts, uncles and cousins.

Brielle and Jessi were inseparable

The "big boys"

Julie with Jacob and Jessi

The girls playing together

Jacob loves Makena.  He often says, "I wish Karis and Makena were my sisters too."

Taking a break from the pool

Patty and Ryan

 Uncle John, Uncle Marzano, and Derek bought some fireworks for the kids to celebrate the 4th of July.

Karis' first sparkler