Merry Christmas (a little late)

Oh Christmas 2009..you were supposed to be the best one ever. Sigh. We have been sick over here since last Wednesday. I have had a kidney infection and Katie has been down with a high fever and her asthma has been awful. I didn't ever get to make my Christmas dinner. Katie wasn't even up to opening her presents. Her face didn't shine when she saw her new Sleeping Beauty dress. Alright now that's enough of my sad story. We really did have a great Christmas anyway. The boys were so darling and loved all their gifts. We all got to be together and Jason made some Christmas waffles for dinner instead of our big meal. We have such great families on both sides we are so so blessed and we all felt spoiled this year. No I don't have any Christmas pictures...sick remember? This will have to work, it's all of together at Pearl Harbor. Now I better get packing. we are off to Grandma & Grandpa Paces' house for the week.

Santa's Purse

Katie's list to Santa has four things on it: a pink dress, shoes, a bracelet, and a candy cane.
On friday Santa came by our house on a firetruck handing out candy canes from a big red bag and the kids got to go see him and get their treat. When we came back in the house Katie was eating her candy cane but was pretty quiet. I asked her if she liked seeing Santa. She told me "yes, he gave me a candy cane, but not a dress or shoes or a bracelet." I told her Santa would bring those things later and then she told me, "But Santa had his purse."

Christmastime is HERE!!

We are enjoying every minutes of the holiday shopping, baking, movies, music, and general wonderful feelings! We probably watch a Christmas movie every night with a different holiday treat (hello holiday pounds). First thing in the morning the kids creep into our chilly downstairs to open the door of their advent calendars. We read Christmas stories before bed every night and are loving every minute of this Christmas!! We are merry...life is good. Sorry no pictures, I'll try to take some soon. And with that said, wow I have updated all THREE of my neglected blogs!!! Hope you are enjoying your holidays too!

Aloha

We had a great time in Hawaii last week. It was a long trip, a whole week, and we spent most of our time at the beach. The boys loved playing in the sand and on the boards in the water. Katie loved swimming in the ocean and being Ariel singing her song. Many holes and castles were dug for Katie and Beckham to play in. We visited Pearl Habor, went snorkling at Hanauma Bay, played in the big maze at the pineapple plantation, and watched a surfing championship at Sunset Beach. Many thanks to the Paces for a fun trip and we already miss the sun, sand, & pineapple.