{Hawaii - Day 1 & 2}

ahhh Hawaii....I have missed you!    My Dad and Vickie are on a mission in Hawaii at the Polynesian Culture Center.  From the time they left almost 2 years ago we have been wanting to go over and visit them...money has been tight and with Dave being out of work for a few months I was positive that we wouldn't be going.  We had a good tax return and decided instead of paying bills with it we would take a MUCH NEEDED vacation!

We had an amazing trip.... with our boys this time. Where do I even begin...I guess the beginning!

DAY 1

I was worried about keeping the boys busy during the 6 hour flight but after we took off I had NO worries!  TV screens in each of the seats with FREE movies, TV, and games.  They were in heaven and so was I!  I was able to watch a bunch a movies that Dave didn't really care to see and vice verse.

This is the view from my Dad's camera of us arriving at the airport. The kids were so excited to see them!  It made my heart melt.

Their first view of the ocean in their clothes...They were unsure at first

But 15 minutes later and a change of clothes this was them...pure joy until sunset!

DAY 2

Exploring Waikiki and shopping!

The guy put a bird on McKay shoulder and then asked for $5.00 so that I could take a picture with my OWN camera.  Gotta love tourist traps!

At the International Market...great shopping :)

McKay was on a mission to find a hat that he had been saving his money for...lucky for him they had a Lids store and he found the one he had been dreaming about!  Garrett found one too. Sweet Dave had their nicknames sewn into the sides of the hats

 

Monkey (garrett) and Magoo (mckay)

Later that day my Dad and Vickie met us at Hard Rock Cafe for dinner

The time change kicked our butts and the boys were asleep by 8:30pm

{Page Kit Club}

Have you ever wanted to scrapbook but don't know where to start? Do you think you are not creative enough to scrapbook? Well my friend is starting a kit of the month club where she puts a ton of product together and does examples for you to follow! Can't get any easier than that! RIGHT?

Check her blog out! http://www.vintagechiccafe.blogspot.com/

Also follow her on facebook!

{Dune Rats}

Dave took the boys to the dunes again last week.  It makes me sad that they go during the week when I have to work, but Dave can't pick and choose his days off so they have to go when he can take them.  Hopefully one of these days it will be during the weekend when I can go.  I had Dave take some pictures with his phone.

Look at these dune rats!

McKay, Garrett, Brody

McKay getting some SWEET air!

Dave tore Garrett's 4 wheeler apart during the winter and gave it some extra juice.  He can keep up with everyone now which is so much more fun for him!

All lined up taking a break

They got new riding gear for Easter and couldn't wait to wear them!

McKay - Black and White

Garrett - Red and Black 

{Rio}

Rio received the cone of shame today.  The picture makes me sad but CRACKS me up all at the same time.

Poor baby :(  Dave took him to the vet today to get his cast changed out, he has been licking it none stop so it's no ones fault but his own.  haha!

{Owl Night}

How could I forget to blog about our monthly scrap night!

It was Malinda's birthday and she loves to play basketball so we had a basketball themed birthday!

Trading cards

Thanks Stephanie for hosting and Happy Birthday Malinda!  Love your guts!

{Scrapbook Retreat}

Once again we had an UNFORGETABLE time at the retreat!  The only thing missing was Teressa, Cindy and Angie!

We had a possible sickness on alert so we bought face masks and decorated them.... hahaha we crack ourselves up

We all wore green on St Patricks Day and made our own 3 leaf clover

Sweet Madge gave everyone a massage!

Did a little 4am stair sliding with the newbie

And scrapbooking until we couldn't scrap no more (well actually I don't think I would ever get sick of scrapbooking) Time goes by so fast when we are at these retreats!

Saying good bye until November

Madge, Me, Janie, Denise, Steph, Malinda, Midge and Stacey

{Rio}

Poor Rio...got hit by a car last week.  He came hopping home.  The vet told us that surgery was not needed (THANK GOODNESS) but he is stuck in a cast for 6 weeks and it's still going to cost money which I am not happy about but oh well what do you do.  It's my fault for not watching him.