Hawaii

We Just surprised the kids with a trip to Hawaii. It was so much fun. It was really hard to keep the secret for 6 months. It was so fun to see the reaction they had. Shaylee jumped up and down in excitement. The Boys were pretty excited to. After we told them, off we went to catch our flight. I had secretly packed all the bags and we were all ready to go. It was so funny listing to Braden say someone has stolen my pajamas. He looked everywhere for the set he wanted to wear the night before we left. I was Laughing because I knew they were packed.

We arrived on Oahu late that night. This is the kids after all day traveling The First day on the island we played on the beach. We went to wal -mart and got biggie boards and snorkel gear for the kids they had a blast. It got cloudy and started to rain in the afternoon. Matt thought it would be a good Idea to go on a submarine ride. This was really cool but I should have just sent Matt and the kids. Because I have a weak stomach and did not feel so good. I guess being in the Navy is out for me. JK The boys thought it was cool to see the surfers waiting for the right wave.This is the family on the boat ride to get on the submarine. Waikiki Beach is behind us.

This was a ten day trip so I have alot of photos so their will be a few more post.

Shaylee Birthday!!!

I can not believe my Little girl is growing up so fast. It seams Like just yesterday I was learning how to take care of a new born and now I have a 10 year old. Where has all the time gone.

Shaylee is tuning in to a beautiful young lady. She is very thoughtful of others feelings and is kind to people around her. We are so lucky to have such a responsible daughter, from the time she started school she has set her alarm and will get up on her own. I will go in to her room and their she is sitting on her bed ready for school. She works really hard to do well in school and gives it her best effort all the time. Shaylee was also blessed with determination, from the time she was Little. When she was young this was some time hard to deal with, when she decided she could do it her self their was no helping her I clean up many messes that were a result of her being independent. One time she decided to pour her own glass of milk I came to find her sitting in a gallon milk with a rag and a cup and her response was"mommy I sorry I am cleaning up the mess." What a sweet Little girl she is always wanting us to be pleased with her. She is so helpful with her younger brothers and they look up to her. It is so fun to watch her grow up.

For her birthday she wanted to take a few friends boating. We had a blast and she has become a good little water skier and loves being poled on the tube. Hear are some pitchers from her Birthday Party.