The Nichols Adventure: April 2013

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Growing Up!

April 3, 2013: Well it's been quite awhile since we've done a post! Austyn just turned 4 a few weeks ago and has a newfound independence since this birthday (some of the time)! Now that she is 4, she is determined that she doesn't need help doing many things (like getting dressed, getting her own water, going to bed by herself, not getting sad when I drop her off at school...). This is what she says anyway ~ many days she forgets about this independence and needs reminding that she is 4! She makes us laugh all the time (and occasionally tests our patience)!

We've had a busy summer and 2013. Here are some photos and updates from the past 6 months.

Oh - in case you don't know yet- Austyn is getting a new baby brother in July! She is very excited - and so are we!

Austyn is still doing ballet and practicing for her June performance on stage! Sometimes her and her best friend Ella chit chat during dance and have to be separated!

Austyn got a big girl bike for her birthday and is loving it!

Princess party - Austyn dressed as Belle!

We took a trip to Hawaii in October and had a fun visit with lots of family. We first stopped in Kona and Austyn got to meet her Auntie Nichole, Uncle JR and cousins Kepa and Crew. Next we went to Kauai to meet up with Noni, Papa, Auntie Heather, Uncle Brian, Kevyn, Spencer, Macy and Cody. We had a great adventure!

Nathan and I went on an adventure excursion in Kauai (kayaking, hiking, swinging from ropes into swimming holes, picnicking, zip lining and a day of fun!)