Thursday, November 15, 2012

Back on the bandwagon!

WOW! Has it really been almost two years since I last updated the blog?! Needless to say, we've been living life. We are still in Hawaii! It'll be 5 years this month. Now to catch up. ________________________________________ 2011 went a little like this... Elijah turned three. I went for a spouse flight in a Blackhawk. Blain & I attended the AAAA Ball at Ko'Olina. I celebrated turning THIRTY by jumping out of a perfectly functioning plane. Blain & I celebrated 9 years of marriage in July and had a visit from Nana & Dewpop around our anniversary. Makayla started 1st grade and turned six. We had Rapunzel and Captain America for Halloween. We spent Thanksgiving with our wonderful church family. December brought about sad news as my (Pam's) dad passed away at the age of 53. We went to AL and TX for Christmas. We came home to HI just in time for 2012 to start. ____________________________________________________ We rang in 2012 with Blain heading to Afghanistan mid-January. February brought an unexpected trip to AL for me. Thankful for friends who took the kids for me so I could make the trip alone. Granny Judy had brain surgery on Feb 13. I had a few short days in AL but I was able to spend time with Granny and also meet my sweet godson, Alan. I came back on Feb. 18 and sadly, Granny passed away on March 1. Aunt Myke came out a few days later to help celebrate Elijah's 4th birthday. Blain came home in May for R&R. We made a trip to Maui and we loved it! He headed back to Afghanistan on his birthday. July rolled around and we celebrated our TENTH anniversary on opposite sides of the world. What an adventure these 10 years has been!! I'm looking forward to the next 60! Makayla started the 2nd grade and turned 7! We had Leonardo the Ninja Turtle and Belle for Halloween. And that just about brings us up to date. Today is the 10 month mark for this deployment. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! We have, unfortunately, lost family members and friends this year, we've said "see you later" to some and greeted new friends. I'm so very thankful for the church family and friends that God has blessed us with here!! We have one year left in Hawaii. We'll fill you in on where we're headed sometime in the new year. Hopefully, I'll get some pictures uploaded in the next few days. A hui hou...

Saturday, February 12, 2011

January

My friend's husband came out to Hawaii for training so we all went to dinner. :) Uncle Matt was a big hit with the kids!
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We also went on a whale watching cruise.
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Sadly for us, we had to say Aloha goodbye to our awesome babysitter. We miss her already!!
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December - Part 3 - Texas

From AL, we flew to TX. Aunt Myke and Todd also flew out for Christmas.

Making cookies for Santa with Nana
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Christmas Eve
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The family at church on Christmas Eve
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Christmas morning
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The kids loved going on golf cart rides with Dewpop
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Loving on Mamaw
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We met up with my friend, Kim, and her family for lunch
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We had a great time in AL and TX but it was nice to get back to our own space and warm weather! :)

Friday, February 11, 2011

December - Part 2 - Alabama

We traded in our shorts and flip flops for jackets and sweaters when we went to Alabama. It was a short trip but we had a great time with my side of the family. Makayla and Elijah LOVED playing with their cousin, Benjamin!

Our first night... the kids camped out in the living room
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My Papa
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Brandon & Granny
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Aaron & Kristin
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Elijah, Makayla & Benjamin having our Christmas dinner on the 19th
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Makayla loved BamBam
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The kids all bundled up because it was COLD
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With my "little" brothers
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Makayla showing Benjamin how to do the shaka
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They love each other!
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Opening some presents
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Their first roasted marshmellows
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Speak No, See No, Hear No
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We also visited with my Granny Jane
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And had lunch at Cutts with my friend, Crystal
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Getting ready to leave Enterprise :(
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Our time in AL went by way too fast!! We miss you all!

December - Part 1

There are so many pictures that we want to share from December that it has to broken up into 3 posts. Lucky you! ;)

Saying goodbye to our great neighbors
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The kids at a cookie exchange
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Seeing Santa before our trip
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