Boogie Boarding

Nate, Cody, Ben, Quinn, and I took the Boogie Board out today and had a blast.

Train Learning Pack

Nalani and Jed pulled through for Quinn and got him some Train Learning Tote bag. I was feeling kind of bad on Christmas Eve when I realized I hadnt gotten him any train presents. And it is perfect timing cause Quinn is learning to write his letters and numbers. Lots of stickers too. Thanks Shanay!

Christmas Whoopy Cushion

I bought Uncle Cody a whoopy cushion for Christmas cause I knew the joy and satisfaction he would get out of teaching Quinn how to use it.........I was right. He and Quinn laughed harder than I have seen them laugh in a long time. It was the Christmas morning hit.

Santa Came

Christmas Stairs

Christmas morning. Nate's family always lined up on the stairs for a picture before seeing what Santa brought them. So here is our first "stair shot".

Pearl Harbor

Nate, Quinn, Grandpa Oram, Cody, & Ben went to Pearl Harbor. They visited all the sights. Quinn was especially fascinated by the conning towers in the submarines. If any kids came in, he would tel l them that he was the captain. He saw the list of names of individuals who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. "What a solemn pride you must feel to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom."

Sunday Night at the Beach House

Sunday night the boys played a mean game of Dominos and I played with Kami's ringlets. She's so lucky she got the beautiful curls in the familyl.

Northshore of Oahu

Playing on the beaches of the Northshore.

Dole Plantation

We visisted the Dole Plantation. We took a ride on the train thru the pineapple fields. It was beautiful.

Sea Life Park

We went to the Sea Life Park on the East Shore.

Chocolate Macadamian Nut Ice Cream

Uncle Ben and the boys and Dave's Ice Cream in Pearl City, Hawaii.

Hunama Bay

Cannon in Hawaii

I thought this was a cute picture of Cannon.

Church Christmas Party

Kami's church Christmas party was awesome. They rented a castle for the kids to jump in. Quinn jumped for 2 1/2 hours and fell asleep on the way home.

Koa & Quinn

Hallelujah for Koa, Kami's little dog. He has been the best entertainment for Quinn since we have gotten to Hawaii. He is such a good little dog and so easy to be around.

Kole Kole Pass

Today we went to the top of Kole Kole pass. It is a beautiful mountain that sits on the army base. You have to have military access to drive to the top. It was a beautiful lookout point over old desserted navy grounds and the ocean. We could hear the military firing rounds behind us and on our way back down the mountain a wild boar ran out to the road. Ben also drove Quinn around to see the military trucks.

Schofield Army Base in Hawaii

I ran with my brother-in-law's battalion at 5 am this morning. It was a holiday family run. If family showed up they didnt have to run as far. I thought this is the least I could do to support the troops. I even kept pace until the last 3 blocks and then nearly hurled my breakfast. I even chanted along and tried to keep my left foot left. We rounded a corner and as far as I could see came an entire brigade of runners....there were so many......it was kind of humbling. All those men preparing early every morning to defend our country as we slumber. Thanks Ben for letting me tag along.