Wednesday, April 29, 2015

One more birthday and hello spring!

A teenager now....seems like yesterday when he was a cherub faced toddler!

Sweet boy and a yummy cake.

Such amazing weather calls for a hike.

Pretty much what I get when trying for a nice photo.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

catching up...birthdays and more

When you turn 11 your feet become huge and you need new shoes!

The little leprechaun and his birthday cake.

A fun then and now at the same spot in Hawaii...

Parents only ski day!

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Boys and water

For spring break, we hopped on 2 planes and landed in Maui. Even though we've had a sunny, mild winter, there's something special about time on an island with warm breezes and bright sunshine. Oh-and warm water, which is something we don't have at Oregon beaches. The beaches here are breathtaking but if you dip a toe in the water, you understand why the majority of people who dare to go in are wearing wetsuits. Watching the boys throughout the trip, I realized they will stay in water all day unless asked to do otherwise. And, of course, in the interest of preventing major sunburns, we had to put some kind of limit of time in the sunshine. It was a lovely, relaxing trip filled with good family time.