Matsumoto's Shave Ice

Matsumoto's is the best shave ice on the island!  I have finally documented one of our trips.

Peyton is a fan.

But not as big a fan as Brandon

Yummy

Brain freeze!

Peyton's Version of Fishing

First, place the net...

Patiently wait for the water.

...and wait

Here fishy fishy fishy

Yay!  Water!

Wow!  That's a lot of water!

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!

Get me outta here!

Thank you Santa!

The trampoline is the best present for all of the family.  The kids love it and I love having a break!  The kids loved playing with Uncle Payton!  

The boys gang up on Uncle Payton

Going to Work with Mommy

Brandon and the kids met me at one of my photo shoots before Christmas.  We should have known that Peyton would go straight for the water.  He thinks he is so tough, but every time a wave came, he turned to run.  Jacob and Zoe had fun playing in the sand and thankfully didn't drench themselves.

Brandon Re-ups

Brandon signed a new contract with the Air Force and our friend Mike Linder swore him in.  It was a very special day.  The Air Force has been such a huge blessing for our family.  We are very grateful for the opportunities the military has given us and the friends we have made along the way.

I'm so glad some of Brandon's family was able to be here.

Christmas Morning

 I love seeing the kids faces on Christmas morning.  

I just need to wrap him in bubble wrap every time he rides this.

Footed pajamas are my favorite!

I've got a marshmallow gun and I'm not afraid to use it.

Jacob, "This is the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!!"

What do you mean?  All these toys are mine?

I love dishes!

Maci likes the trampoline too.

I am one lucky woman!

Christmas Dance Recital

Our beautiful little girl had her first dance recital.  I can't believe she is old enough to do this!  She is the most beautiful ballerina!

Elf on a Shelf

This year we welcomed a new tradition into our home.  His name is Sebastian and he is full of mischief.  He watches the kids during the day and reports to Santa at night on whether they have been naughty or nice.  When he comes back from the North Pole each morning he finds a new spot to "watch" from.  Here are some of our favorite spots.

Livin' in a van, DOWN BY THE RIVER!

Reading to the stuffed animals

Clone Trooper Sebastian

Cirque-du-Sebastian

ziplining