Hawaii, we love you!

Wow, I am so incredibly far behind in blogland, ugh!  It has become a four letter word to me, however, I have high hopes of doing a few photo dumps and catching up as the birth of baby number 3 continues to approach ever so quickly!

We were blessed to spend another wonderful week in Maui this January.  Both sets of Grandparents, as well as Frank's brother and family, were all able to enjoy this paradise together, what an amazing place!
 

Feeding the fish at the hotel lobby, huge hit with all five kiddos!

Grant has really taken to the water since taking swimming lessons most of the Fall! 

 Parker tried to hold 3 balls at once, it was so funny, and cute, to watch him pick one up only to drop another one, over and over and over again!

bowling

To end the month of December we decided to go bowling while Grandpa and Grandma O were still visiting.  This was our very first (and very fun!) outing after all of the sickness over Christmas at our house.

There's just something about those little bowling shoes that is sooo stinking cute!

They were both fascinated and completely enamored with the little hand drier!

We won't discuss Grandpa O winning since we all decided he cheated in order to do so! ;)

7.19.13

2 + 1 = 3

And then there were 3....

So, we surprised our families on Christmas Day with our BIG news!

 On your marks, get set, GO!

Can't you tell how excited Grandpa R is to receive yet another picture of his Grandchildren :)  And then there is a little more interest, this is no ordinary picture?!

And then even he was SURPRISED!

I think it's safe to say everyone was surprised with their last Christmas gift!

Christmas day

We had a wonderful Christmas Day!  Our morning was spent opening gifts and Frank's parents then joined us that afternoon, what a perfect gift to have spent our day together!

Grant loved his shiny new wheels from Grandpa and Grandma O! While Parker was more into his choo-choo :)

Grant wanted a camera for Christmas so everyone tried to be obedient subjects for him!

Happy Birthday Jesus!  The boys LOVE to sing Happy Birthday and were excited to sing Happy Birthday again to their Savior and King!

Christmas Eve

So, both boys decided to be sick for Christmas :(  Sadly, Parker had Croup on Christmas Eve so we didn't even make it to Christmas Eve service, one of our favorites of the year. We were a sight for sore eyes, everyone nursing colds, bronchitis, Croup, Sinusitis, be thankful you weren't here!

The boys both wanted combines for Christmas so, on Christmas Eve they are allowed to open one gift before bedtime and this is what they received!  They were thrilled, despite the poor little sick look from Parker!

another birthday in the books

I was blessed to spend my birthday this year with my parents and brother, who had just flown in, and were also spending the Christmas holiday with us!  

I had a great day being celebrated by my silly boys!

*please note that I am 34, the candles got a little out of control by the 4 year old!