Friday, December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas..now on to the next thing

Well December can be quite an adventure for us, only because both kids have their birthdays way to close to Christmas. Kya had a nice birthday the day I came home from California with Collai. I made him a Chocolate Cherry Coke cake, he ate the cherry off the top and made a wish since mommy forgot the candle. It was a nice intimate night, just how we like it. Since then we have been enjoying our guests too. Jeremy's sister Keri and her boyfriend Jeff. They are really Hawaiian enthusiast's and love just being in the nice weather, relaxing on the beach, and scuba diving. The kids are enjoying not going to school and they are just wanting to play at home all day long. We also found out first centipede.........digusting little creatures and after we admired it's grossness we killed it with raid so it wouldn't bite anyone. Because I have had that experience before and it hurt.
Then we had Christmas morning...........it seemed a little chaotic but the kids were very excited to open presents. Later Jeremy went to the beach with his sister and boyfriend. I stayed home so the kids could play with toys and friends. I also took the Christmas stuff down pretty much because I had nothing else to do for three + hours. Besides we have to get ready for my baby turning five tomorrow. Yikes!
Enjoy the pictures!

Monday, December 22, 2008

A Bitter Sweet Day


I want to tell my sister that Im so thankful for taking such wonderful care of our dogs for the past four months. Dogs are such funny little creatures that tug on all kinds of emotions. Today we had to say goodbye to Koda, indeed not a easy task. It's hard to talk about, although Amy and I are both sure that it was the best thing to do. The lady who adopted him, seems to be willing to open up her mind and heart to understand his corky personanlity. Collai on the other hand has adjusted well to Hawaii. I never want to let her go she is my little sweetie. Again, thank you again to the Collins family. you rock

Sunday, December 7, 2008

A Wonderful Time of The Year

I really do love this time of year. Christmas is my very favorite followed closely by 4Th of July. Our military community has embraced the holiday with lights everywhere. It's really nice to be in a neighborhood that does that. I made a batch of sugar cookies, although I have a love affair with eggnog, so I changed out some ingredients to satisfy my eggnog desires. It turned out really well, the cookies are great. But eggnog is really only one reason why I love this time of year. There is truly a spirit of the Savior that floods every city in the world, as people do what the Savior always did, Love, give and give some more. Charity is the true love of Christ and when we give it radiates and grows. So many people give in so many ways this time of year. Whether its treats to the neighbors, or cards to friends and family to say Merry Christmas, volunteering to help those less fortunate, and every ones favorite "giving gifts". Though this time has a special feeling in the air because of all love going around. Some do not feel it, they are lonely and for what ever reason they have heavy hearts. My prayers go out to them to find peace within. love to all- Oh and here is some pictures from our Christmas's long long ago. Enjoy