Punkin' Pickin'

Another fun-filled school field trip to Aloun Farms-- the hottest pumpkin patch on the planet. The bus ride is always a huge hit with this group. We took a hay ride and picked out pumpkins. It was about 100 degrees, but we picked the perfect punkin' and had a great time.

Can't you just feel the enthusiasm that Andrew has for his punkin' pickin' experience? This was the happiest picture I could get. After an hour, all 30 kids started having a meltdown (hungry, tired, thirsty, something in my shoe, this isn't the pumpkin I wanted, he has my gourd, I lost my hat, I want another hayride, I want my Mommy, Carry me!) I love chaperoning.

It's a DANCE OFF CHALLENGE...Can you dig it?

Just a typical wild and crazy night at the house. We sing, we play guitar, we dance (and by dance, I mean we do somersaults, crawl around, flail about like Elaine from Seinfeld, and try not to injure ourselves). Here is our best effort to sing and dance to Andrew's favorite song, "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz.

This posting is a challenge to all you bloggers and readers out there. Watch our crazy video footage of dancing and singing to "I'm Yours." Next, get your camera, all your kids, any other people or animals you like, and then sing and/or dance to your family's favorite song. Post it on your own blog (or you tube) and let's have a virtual dance off!

Most of all, we hope you enjoy rockin' out as much as we do!

Hoapili (Good Friends)

Some cute pictures from a morning at the lagoon with our friends. It was nice to spend a little time with our Ko Olina buddies. Wish we still lived next door to each other.

When I Grow Up

I want to be a...

All Andrew needs for a stimulating career in naked guitar playing are some cowboy boots, an ab roller, and no shame. Did you know that the Naked Cowboy ran for NYC Mayor? He is apparently an ordained minister who "doesn't need clothes to campaign."

True story.

Construction Junction

Good thing the pipes in the neighborhood needed repair because it provided hours of entertainment for the boys.
Andrew and his buddy, Liam, share a mutual love of all things construction.

If the keys had been in the ignition, we could have taken the digger for a spin. It's nice to have a partner in crime that lives right down the street.

Sometimes you just need a little comfort

Music Together

Don't be too jealous, but once a week, Andrew and I get to attend an amazing interactive musical experience for 8 other preschoolers and the adults that love them.

Thunderbirds

The Air Force Thunderbirds flew into town for an awesome two-day airshow. We live right next to Hickam Air Force Base, and the jets zoomed over our house all weekend. Andrew and I went to the runway on Ford Island to watch the air show and we got some great photos.

This is how they "flewed."
As in: "Look! They flewed so fast!"

HALFWAY, BABY!

If I were to say its been an easy road, I'd be lying. However, with that said, its been better than I thought it would be. Its no fun parenting this beautiful boy all by myself. Its no fun spending every night alone. At least I am lucky to have such a great kiddo. I am also extremely blessed to have such an amazing man who trusts me to raise our child all by myself while he saves the world and satisfies his need for adventure and excitement. That is really only half the story, though. This life, while not conventional, is currently, and will in the future provide our family with all the health and wealth that we'll ever need. Any sacrifices that we are making are minimized by the amazing experiences that we are getting. No, it ain't easy, but the reunion is gonna be fabulous, and shore tour is coming...

First Day of School (as a Blue Bear)

This school year, Andrew will be a Blue Bear in Ms. Krissy and Ms. Kalani's class. His teachers are warm, patient, energetic, and helping me potty train! Wahoo. Andrew is doing really well, even though this process is taking an eternity. He is wearing big boy underpants most days and is making strides in the #2 department.

Small strides + big celebrations will hopefully = victory.