Friday, April 27, 2012

Happy Birthday Aaron!

We had a great time celebrating Aaron's 39th birthday! He decided to take the day off and head to the North Shore. But before we loaded up the whole family, he and I went for a morning run to the beach where he spent an hour or so catching fish in the tide pools. (His favorite pastime) 
After our morning run, Aaron opened his birthday present. A waterproof camera! He (and the rest of us) were so excited. We went to a few of our favorite snorkeling places to see what kind of pictures we could get. 
At Sharks Cove

After our first snorkeling stop, we went to lunch at a shrimp shack. These places are all over the North Shore and even though they are a bit scary looking from the outside, they serve some yummy shrimp! 


And we always love our shave ice on the North Shore. 


After lunch we went to Turtle Bay. We saw some awesome fish. Aaron and Noah took a lot of pictures of many types of fish. But I decided to just post my favorites.

This one is called Noah.  

Another Noah, from a different angle. 

This was a large school of fish. It was hard to catch because there were so many and they would not hold still.  

Apparently there were a lot of Noah fish at Turtle Bay.  


We finally found a Grace! 


So cute in her snorkel gear.  
  

This picture makes me laugh. Jake is looking so cute, and what is Noah doing back there? I love the smashed upper lip look.   

Can't wait to celebrate next year. I am already planning a big 40th birthday bash! And you are all invited! 

Happy Easter








Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Soccer Star

Grace had a great soccer season. We had a lot of fun watching her and cheering her on. She is a fantastic defender and goalie!


She saved both of these shots...amazing!



She learned how to be aggressive!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Train Ride, Sleep overs, Friends, and a Monk Seal

We were lucky to have our good friends stay with us for a few nights. These sweet girls (and their little brother) are starting to become part of the family! Their Dad was deployed to Afghanistan  in January and will be gone for a year. He was home for a quick 2 week R&R and so we had the kids stay with us for a few nights while their mom and dad went to Kauai. We had a great time!


Our favorite surfing beach will occasionally have a monk seal sunbathing on the sand.  

Jake and I went on a train ride with friends.


I am so glad that my kids are making friends.


These 3 could stay in the water all day and night.