Is Santa Here Yet?

Andrew and Melissa kept a close watch just in case there was a reindeer sighting.

Wesołych świąt!

Dinner at Granny's house. A longstanding holiday tradition filled with roast beef, four kinds of potatoes, spicy kielbasa and sauerkraut, loads of veggies, and ten kinds of dessert. The best part is squooshing 50 people into Granny's dining room and then coordinating passing the dishes around the table. Great food and a great family. Gotta love the holidays.

Cousins

Cousins Miriam and Naomi came up for a fun visit. It was really nice to spend some quality time with family we so rarely get to see. The kids had so much fun together, and it made me want to move back east so badly. Living in Hawaii has so many benefits, but the one giant negative is being so far from family we love spending time with. So very happy that we made the trek east for the holidays.

College Roomies

The kids and I made a stop in Severna Park to say hello to Pam and her son, Logan. It was fun to catch up and let the kiddos play together. Hard to believe that we've known each other fifteen years.

Where are the volcanoes on this island?

Flying into DC, Andrew asks the flight attendant, "Where are the volcanoes on this island?" Dearest son, you aren't in Hawaii anymore. Not everyone lives on an island. This is the mainland, and all that white stuff is not sand. Lucy didn't seem to mind the cold weather.

Mommy - Daughter Photo Shoot

Does this bathing suit make my thighs look chubby?

Eight Crazy Nights

Andrew's 4th Birthday Bounce-a-thon

Andrew and Jacob's fabulous fourth birthday party was at the youth fitness center. We bounced and jumped and did obstacle courses. The kiddos had so much fun.

The party was completely and totally exhausting. Andrew was asleep before we even left the parking lot. He must have had fun--he is smiling in his sleep.

Peace, Love & Aloha

Lil' Lucy is 3 months old today,
though she doesn't look too sure about that