Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Jumping Jaidan's party at Little Gym!

The celebration continued at Jaidan's birthday party with his friends at the Little Gym. The kids explored the gym equipment, sang songs, did somersaults, bounced on the Airtrak, blew bubbles and bounced balls! We finished the afternoon with ice cream cake! It was so much fun (and a workout for the parents!)



Cash shows off some dance moves

Daddy and J on the balance beam

Jaidan tries out the somersault wheel..

..reaches for the mat...


..and great landing!!


Finley tries a flip

Hop, skip, jump!

Jaidan shows off a trick!

Handstands!


Jumping on the airtrak!

Avery and Karis take in the bubbles!

Jaidan gets silly!


Time for cake!

Yay, Mickey Mouse - my favorite!

Waiting for a piece..

Yummy!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Vacation in Florida

We had a fun family trip to Florida a week and a half ago (lots going on, so I am behind on blogging.) The whole Shah crew got together for 4 days at the beautiful South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island near Fort Myers, FL. We stayed in side by side condos and enjoyed good food, long bike rides, walks on the beach and kite flying. Jaidan bonded with his cousins and even enjoyed a birthday dinner complete with cake and presents! It was so nice to break away from our everyday routine and spend time with family. We plan to make this an annual tradition - next years getaway spot - Cabo!



Mama and little panchito at Captiva Cantina


Sweet baby Sahil sleeping through dinner

Lookin' good in sombreros!

Riya and Sapna

Grandma letting loose with the grandkids on the dance floor

Dancing buds!

Filling up sand pails on the beach

Say "cheese" Aman!

Touching the Gulf for the first time!



Looking for seashells

Kisses for Grandma


A family walk

Snack break with Sahil

The seagull that snatched Jaidan's cookie right out of his hand!

Jaidan's first kite - courtesy of his Aunt Shikha (Kaki) and Uncle Ashish (Kaka)

Whoa, that kite can fly high!

Chilling out with Mommy

Our sandcastle

Our inspiration!

Grandma learns how to ride a bike all over again! (it had been awhile...)

Jaidan and Aman buckle up for a ride (J isn't happy here)

He is better once we start moving!

Jaidan's homemade birthday dinner

Time to open presents!

Check out my new vest! Thanks Kaki, Kaka, Riya, Aman and Sahil!



Whale Rider

Merry Christmas!

He preferred the gnome Santa in the garden


Sapna (Foi) decorating the gingerbread house

Riya testing out the decorative frosting!