We're home and back in our routine

I was so busy and had so much fun in Maui I didn't have a chance to open my computer again. We had a wonderful time in Maui with Mandy, Sammy and Linkoln.

Some of my most favorite things were the time Mike and I spent on the north end of the island, taking care of Linkoln especially the night time routine of bath, reading Goodnight Moon, prayers and him finally falling asleep in my arms. I know that Mandy missed putting Link to bed tremondously but I am glad I got the opportunity. I loved cooking dinners with Mike and eating on the terrace with him in the moonlight. I loved spending time with Mandy and Sammy at the condo - it was amazing.

I loved the ocean-the beautiful shades of blue, swimming in it, and the beach. Can't wait to experience it again.

Only downfall was missing my family back here in Texas :(

Thank you Mandy and Sammy for giving us this chance of a lifetime. I love you.

Aloha - it is Tuesday here

Today we went to the beach, did a little shopping and went to a show about the history of Hawaii. The dancers are so graceful. Maybe I will take up hula dancing! That was a joke - but seriously they do have lessons at Watauga Rec Center ;)

For some reason I can't upload pictures so check your email Melissa and Michelle - I am sending some pics.

Miss you all - give my grandchildren lots of hugs and kisses from us.

Ocean Aquarium and Mama's Fish House

Hi girls, we went to the aquarium today and took some really good pictures. Hey Emilie, here is a picture I took of a live starfish. I even got to feel it. Jordan, isnt this a funny fish? He had a long nose and his mouth looks like a human mouth.

We went to Mama's Fish House for lunch with Mandy, Sammy and Linkoln. The food was wonderful. Katelynn maybe you would like to be a chef in Maui - I would visit often :)

Sammy let Linkoln put his toes in the sand. I think he liked it! Marc you need to come and learn to surf. We saw lots of kids your size on surf boards.

Poppy and I went swimming in the ocean this afternoon. The water was so clear I could see my shadow on the floor of the ocean. It tasted very salty! I can't wait to swim again.

Well Poppy is snoring away and I am tired too so I am going to bed. I love you all and miss you. I will write again tomorrow to let you know what we did. Love you xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Luau at the Royal Lahaina Resort

We had alot of fun at the luau. We were at a table right in front of the stage. We met some really nice people from Arizona, Oregon and Australia. I loved their accent and they were so funny. The food was wonderful-I even tried poi to say I had - yuck! Here are pictures of the hula dancers. They were so good!!!! What do you think about that last picture? They were some of the dancers.

Aloha from Maui

Well, we are finally here. The Royal Lahaina Resort is beautiful and our room is amazing. It is 4:00 here and we are about to get ready for the luau.
These pictures are from the view from our balcony. Will send luau pictures tomorrow.

Getting Ready for Maui

Well our trip is finally here. We take Mandy, Sammy and Linkoln to the airport this morning and then get ready for our flight tomorrow.

We are looking forward to a wonderful trip but will surely miss Melissa, Michelle and their families.

I am planning on blogging everyday to keep you up on the fun.

Happy birthday today to Greg and Sammy! Love you!

My Family

Besides my relationship with God the most important thing to me is my family. I have always had good intentions to write down my thoughts and memories of my family but it has been a daunting task to think about going back in time to jot down this memories because I didn't want to forget anything. So I will just start now and go forward and still write down things from the past as I remember them. These are pictures of our sweet girls and their families taken this Easter.

Schon's Birthday Dinner

I always think that I need to go back in time and remember all the things I want to say. But the task seems so overwhelming I never start. I have decided to begin today and go forward. I can always jot down wonderful memories from the past.

Today was a wonderful day. I spent time shopping with Mandy and Linkoln for Stephanie's baby shower gift for Phoenix. We always have so much fun when we are together.

Tonight Mike and I took Schon to dinner for his birthday. We had a table full - of course Michelle, Marc and Gracie were there but also Emilie and Jordan joined us. We had a great dinner at Joe's Crab Shack. Michelle quietly let the waiter know it was Schon's birthday dinner and they made him a cape out of a lobster bib and he had to "fly" around the restaurant like a super hero while we all sang happy birthday. He was a very good sport. We missed Mandy and Sammy who were at Stephanie Palmer's 30th birthday party and Melissa who stayed home with Linkoln. Katie was at Kendra's house.

I love spending time with my family and this blog will always be about them.