SUPER GABBY!

We had our Ward Halloween Party on Saturday. Gabby fell in love with this costume at the store. We put it on in the store and it has only come off for her church clothes (that was under duress of course). She's been sleeping in it and refuses to wear anything else. She "flies" around all day being Super Gabby.

Our Trip to the Big Island

Nick miraculously had 8 days off in a row so we decided to make the most of them and head to the Big Island of Hawaii. It was very different from the other islands but we really enjoyed our time there.

This is on top of Mauna Loa (14,000 ft thus the coats). There are several telescopes on the peak

Hawaii has the most active volcano in the world. We took a 4 mile hike in to see the volcano. Those aren't clouds, that's the steam billowing out of the volcano. We really wanted to see some lava, but it's not accessible right now.

This was the "trail" to the volcano. It was pretty rough and wound straight through the rain forest. It was technically closed, but we went anyway. It was really fun treking through the jungle.

Hawaii has several black sand beaches. This is one we visited.

We spent a day touring the Volcano National Park. That's a crater behind us caused from an explosion in the 1800's.

We stayed in a condo in Kona. This was our view. One of the few beaches was just to the left of our condo, we spent most of our time there.

We went scuba diving one morning. The waters off Kona are supposed to be some of the best since no rivers flow in the ocean on that side. We did 2 hour long dives at about 40 feet. We saw a lot of sea life.

The Kona Temple

This is me on top of Mauna Loa, we were higher than the clouds!

October with Gabby

Gabby and "Jack"

I carved a jack-o-lantern last week and he has become Gabby's new best friend. She worries about him being cold outside on our porch. She has to give Jack a kiss whenever we leave and a kiss when we return. She's really quite twitter-pated with him.

Gabby is my little helper in the kitchen. She helped make cookies. She adds the ingredients and has to be the one to turn on the mixer.

Of course, she also has to test to make sure the cookies are ok.

Madison and Gabby--BFF

Gabby and Madison were so happy to spend some time together and so sad when they had to separate. Gabby keeps asking when we're going back on the airplane so we can go to Maddy's house. Maddy took good care of Gabby while we were there.

Madison made sure Gabby was good and clean.

Madison then did Gabby's hair

Snow White and Tinkerbell

Dallas and the Twins

Gabb and Maddy found a cool place to hang out

Me and pretty Kaylee

Me and handsome Matthew

Sister Pic!

This was the best shot I could get of the kids, they were to excited to be together to be still!

Back in the Rock!

Gabby and David playing on the seesaw

Maddy couldn't quite pull Gabby up the slide

Throwing rocks on a slide was the favorite activity of the day.

Winston trying to still a lick

Winston trying to sneak some chips(do we see a pattern?)

Gabby's 3rd Birthday, Take 2!

We celebrated Gabby's (and mine) birthday again with the DeVaux side. Jenny hosted the party and made a great cake. Mom made Boston Cream Pie for my cake(DELICIOUS!)

Gabby preparing to blow out her candles. Of course her pants were hanging down in true Gabby-form

David, Madion, and Gabby enjoy yummy cupcakes

Gabby opened her presents and was a little disappointed that they were mostly clothes(my request and I loved all the outfits!)

Crack shot! Madison followed Gabby's example of showing a little. Uncle Oscar gave Gabby a Lite Bright and they were loving it.