Lagoon

 Lagoon!  What little kid doesn't love Lagoon.  Jeremy's mom and step-dad took all of us to Lagoon to celebrate all the grandkids birthdays and what a great present that was.  Michael and Bryce could not get enough of the rides.  Their favorites were the dragon roller coaster, the bouncing lady bug, and the helicopters.  We stayed until close and the kids crashed in the car before we even pulled out of parking lot.  Thank you for a wonderful present.

Graduate

 My baby or I guess I should say big boy, graduated preschool this last week. He had a lot of fun this year learning about the alphabet and numbers.  He loved his teacher Mrs. Lori and it's been fun to hear him walking around the house singing his favorite preschool songs. Okay...I know it's only preschool, but I can't believe that he is going to go to Kindergarten next year.  I am excited for him to learn and have fun, but my protective shield for him becomes diminished.  I am going to miss having him around everyday.  Michael is such a sweet kid and I am so grateful he came to my family.  We are so proud of you and the charming little boy you are becoming!

Mother's Day

 I felt very spoiled this Mother's Day as my husband took off work and took us all up to Midway for a night to play.  We had a great time swimming in the pool and taking walks together and then the next day we took the kids to the zoo.  Becoming a mother was the best decision I have ever made.  My heart is so wrapped up in my two special boys.  They have brought more joy than I thought possible and have taught me so much about patience, love, and sacrifice.  I love that Bryce climbs into my bed every morning for his snuggles and that Michael walks around the house singing to me or telling me stories.  I love it that they randomly tell me they love me or are proud of me throughout the day.  It cracks me up that they have to get the bad guys everyday with their lightsabers or their lasers...that they really do become Spiderman and the Hulk when they play.  It's funny to me that we can not have one meal without saying "get back in your seat and eat your food".  Or how they change their clothes at least twice a day into a new and more exciting outfit.  Their cute high pitch voices and the funny things they say keep life entertaining.  I try so hard to remind myself I will miss this stage of life when they are making me crazy with their messes or fighting.  It's not all bliss and happiness, but I am trying hard to take on the attitude of "Come what May and Love it".  Having kids is an adventure and I'm so glad that I have my sweetheart by my side as we take this journey together.  I'm so grateful for the example of my own mother and I hope someday to be as wonderful as she is.  She is pretty darn close to perfection in my eyes.  I love being a mother and am very excited to be adding a little girl to the mix.  I couldn't be happier!

The Zoo

Easter

 This post is a little late...but better late than never.  We had a great Easter and the kids had a blast searching for eggs at our neighborhood easter egg hunt.  It was a beautiful Easter Sunday and a time to remember our Savior and what is most important to us.  After poor Jer had to work, we headed over for Easter dinner at my mom's house and the kids had a great time playing with their cousins.  I love the spring!

 

 

Maui

Maui....one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to! Jeremy and I were able to spend a week in Maui for our 10 year anniversary. We missed our kids like crazy, but it was so nice to just be able to spend time together as a couple. We had a blast together, filling our days with snorkeling, beaching, site seeing, pool lying, and hiking. It was perfect! The beaches were so beautiful and you could snorkel at almost every one. We were able to see all kinds of beautiful fish snorkeling and were even able to see some sea turtles, an octopus, and an eel. We were also able to see some whales and even a few dolphins. We loved playing in the waves and just enjoying the sun. If anyone is looking to go on vacation....you need to go here. We ended up taking like 400 pictures, so I will try not to post too many. It was the perfect place to spend out 10th anniversary and I feel so blessed that we were able to take this trip together. Every day I am grateful that I married my best friend. Happy Anniversary...I love you!

Snorkeling at Ahihi-Kina'u

Playing with turtles at Maluaka Beach

Favorite Beaches...Napali Bay

Big Beach, Pua'a Ka'a Beach, Secret Beach, Kamole Beach

Favorite Hikes...Makahiku Falls

I'oa Valley, Nakalele Point and blowhole and Olivine Pools, Waimoku Falls

We loved watching the sunsets on the beach

The Road to Hana

Favorite Hotel...The Grand Waimea

First Tooth

My baby is growing so fast. Okay...he's not a baby, he's a big boy, but it seems like the time is just flying by so fast. Michael just lost his first tooth two weeks ago. He was a little nervous, but was very brave when he daddy helped him pull it out. He couldn't wait for the tooth fairy to come and bring him some money. He is saving up to buy "Ippy Ippy Jones" (translated as Indiana Jones on the Wii). His other bottom tooth is also loose, so I'm sure he will loose that one soon. Another milestone reached for my guy!