So Much Fun!

Our family has had a low key but really fun summer so far.  In June, Lauren and Jeremy came to visit for a few days.  We took them out to Bellows beach and had a great time.  Even though the wind was blowing really hard, we stayed out and played until the kids were exhausted.  We have been busy going to the Bishop's Museum looking at dinosaurs and volcanoes.  We've gone to the zoo and plan to go again and again thanks to our family pass.  We have started a new tradition of Family Movie Night every Friday night.  After we put Peyton and Maci to bed, Jacob and Zoe get to snuggle with us in our bed and watch a movie.  To top everything off, we also have popcorn and candy!  Our summer has been busy and relaxing at the same time.

Macil
Our baby girl is growing at an alarming rate!  She is over 4 months old now and definitely no longer a newborn.  She is so stinkin' cute with her chubby cheeks and babbling baby talk and she loves all the kids even though Peyton plays a little rough some times.  She rolled from her back to her belly a few days ago and now I can't get her to stay in one place.  She has also started playing in her activity center.  I don't realize how big she is until I see her next to a newborn at church.  She has her own little relaxed personality and I am amazed that she only really cries when she is hungry or tired.

Peyton
He is a beast!  Peyton moves at 100 mph all day every day.  He goes and goes but still likes to cuddle when he gets tired.  A few weeks ago, he learned how to climb to the top of the bunk beds.  He fell off the next day.  After an ER visit and a sprained ankle (so grateful it wasn't broken!) we turned the bunk beds around so he couldn't climb the latter.  I will say he was really cute with his leg wrapped in an ace bandage.  Peyton is getting to the age where he wants to try to keep up with Jacob and Zoe but his little legs just won't carry him that fast.  Peyton's main activities are Eating, Running, and Sleeping...in that order.

Zoe
At the beginning of June we decided to get Zoe's hair cute short for the summer.  I was worried that she wouldn't like it but I worried for nothing.  She loves it and so do I!  She looks so grown up with her new hair and it is so much easier to take care of.  Zoe has been busy making friends here in the neighborhood and at church.  Everyone is her "friend."  If she sees someone/anyone outside, she wants to go play with her "friend" even if it is the mailman.

Jacob
Jacob has started playing soccer again and loves it.  I don't know if he really likes soccer or if he just likes running around with all the other kids.  I am amazed at how curious Jacob is about everything.  He is constantly asking us "What is that? What does it do? and Why?"  The funny thing is, he remembers everything we tell him even when you think he isn't paying attention anymore.  Jacob is also learning how to deal with his emotions.  He gets frustrated with his siblings sometimes and we are trying to teach him appropriate ways to deal with his frustration.  Throwing a toy at your sister is not an appropriate outlet.  Now that I see how annoying Zoe can be as a little sister (she does it on purpose) it almost makes me want to call my brother and apologize.

Mom and Dad
Brandon and I are loving living here in Hawaii and being in our new Ward at Church.  We have met so many people and have made a lot of new friends.  There are a lot of Youth at church and we have some regular babysitters which is AWESOME!  Brandon and I are able to go on regular dates!  A few nights ago we went to shop new minivans and eat Thai food for the first time.  Every thing seems crazy busy but I don't think I would change a thing.

Brandon is enjoying the people he is working with and the class he is in right now.  There are a lot of big decisions coming up with he career but I think that is a constant with the military.  Brandon is coaching Jacob's soccer team and I love watching him do the "Dad thing".  Brandon and Jacob went on a Father-Son campout at Bellows at the end of May.  Jacob is already counting down the days until he can go camping again.

I have been busy with photography and am enjoying every second of it!  I photographed my first wedding last weekend and learned a lot.  I learned that I really want a lens that costs over a thousand dollars.  I better start saving!  I also got my hair cut for the summer.  I wasn't planning on going this short and I cried for a few days after it happened but I have now learned how to rock the new 'do'.

Rolling Over

Another day in the Rainbow State

Before

After

My girly-Girl

This is what happens when Mommy isn't looking!

The only time he isn't moving

Checking on Maci after bathtime

The new 'do'

Bishop Museum

First ER visit

camping