Hawaii Here We Come

It is that time again to head some where warm.  Yay!!!  Off to Kona Hawaii.  This is the boys at Jamie's favorite place for a lay over, the Seattle Airport.

This was the view from our house the first night that we arrived.  Beautiful.

The next day it was time to do some swimming with the fish and some snorkeling.

Thank goodness for pool noodles making it so easy for the younger boys.  Jamie and Keagan taking to the fish.   It was so beautiful.

Sleeping Beauty

This baby can fall asleep almost anywhere.  I mean how cute is that?  LOL

Basketball Star

Darien has manged to cover a few of the school sports this year.  And basketball was one of them.  Both he and Keagan made the school teams.

These boys had a great season.

Skating With My Boys

You have to take advantage of the "warmer" weather when you can.  So today was a great day for getting out and doing some skating on one of our local rinks.  It was perfect outside.  Stefan is still using the assist but next year for sure it will be gone.  LOL

Rylan is just like an old pro.  We might not have any up and coming hockey stars but we have some very fit and active kids and for that I am so thankful.

So cute and what a view.  Beautiful.

Love this boy

And this one.  It must be warm if he isn't wearing a hat.  LOL

Darien playing shy on his skates.  LOL

I even managed to get in on the action this year with my skates on.  Not a superstar but I managed to stay upright.

Keagan pushing baby k.  The stroller makes for a perfect assist.  LOL

All bundled up and enjoying the fresh air.

Christmas Morning 2012

Merry Christmas!!!

This is the calm before the storm.  LOL  Of course Stefan is the first one up.  That child couldn't sleep in past 7:00 am to save his life.  LOL

I went a little picture happy this year with my group pictures because David's family was with us.  Grandma Hazel with her boys.

Our large group.  LOL

My precious family.  I feel so blessed to have these children in my life.  I learn from them every day.  Jamie is my rock and my best friend.  We are so blessed.

Grandma Penni and her boys.

And finally my boys.  What a treat.  They were so done with taking pictures by this point and just wanted to get going on opening some presents.  I had tortured the enough.  LOL

Rylan checking to see who his present was from.

Keagan got a new sweater from us and uncle Tyler/Auntie Michelle but opposing teams.  LOL How perfect is that.

Precious.  Our little lovely enjoying some of the fun.

Lucky Ducky

I had to take a picture of Darien massaging and talking to our turkey.  He must of done something right as it turned out great.  LOL

Then is was time to head outside for some fun in the sun.  LOL  Burning up some of that energy.  I love how you see the grandmas sitting at the top of the hill all covered up and enjoying the fun.  LOL

Bryan doing some snow surfing.  LOL

Our fun group braving the cold.

Time for some Christmas dinner.  Yummy.

Everyone needs to put on a paper crown from the Christmas crackers.  Not sure baby K is enjoying that.  LOL

Merry Christmas everyone.  Here's to a wonderful year.

Christmas Eve

What a great start to our Christmas celebrations.  We are so happy to have my mom, Jamie's mom and my brother David, his wife Jen and their two boys with us this year for Christmas.  This is the first time in about 15 years that we have been together and I am so happy to have them.  As is tradition we went to see our Christmas movie and this year it was great, Rise of the Guardians.  We all loved it.

Then it was back to our place for our traditional opening of the pajamas Christmas eve.  Here is everyone waiting to get into their presents.

We all know what to expect but it is still fun.  LOL

And here they are.  Stefan with his great pair.

Jen and I in our matching ones.

Jamie and Robin sporting some great stripes.

Keagan had to put on both pairs at once just for the fun of it.  LOL

Then it was off downstairs from some games and movies.

I love this time of year when we get to be with friends and family and just enjoy being together.

Chirstmas Concert

So it seems we are going to fewer and fewer Christmas concerts every year.  LOL  Sadly this year Rylan was really sick with strep throat so he couldn't go to his concert and Darien and Keagan are "too old" for concerts so it was only Stefan this year.

And boy did he have fun singing for all the parents.

How cute is that little try.  LOL