I'M WALKING ON SUNSHINE!!!!

What excitement and anticipation waiting for another gift from Hawaii! Con and Coco checked the mail everyday waiting for a package to come from Manner and Pa (aka Leah and Jim) Everyone loves their new Hawaii socks, especially Samantha who has an aversion to plain old white socks. Seeing these fun socks reminds me of Samantha in the 6th or 7th grade playing in a basketball game sporting a pair of pink and white striped knee socks with pink feathers dangling from the top!(Also a pair of socks from Manner and Pa) Perhaps my kids are genetically disposed to love decorated socks. Thank you Leah for always thinking of something special for my family WE LOVE YOU!

Hawaii Memories

Yum Yum Yummy in Our Tummy!

A little slice of Hawaii arrived on our front porch the other day. Three beautiful loaves of hawaiian sweetbread. Pink guava, purple taro, and traditional hawaiian sweetbread. You can imagine Ms. Coco's delight at seeing a loaf of pink bread. She knew it was just for her! We snacked on bread and butter all day and had Hawaiian french toast and pineapple for dinner. Connor headed to school today with a rainbow array of bread and butter to share for snack time and a great big smile on his face.

Thankyou so much to Leah and Jim for thinking of us and sharing this wonderful treat from the Punalu'u Bake Shop. Yum Yum Yummy!

Mother's Day

Every year my three babies go to the local bakery the day before mother's day and make three special cakes. Each unique to it's maker and each equally beautiful and delicious. This year I can hardly wait to see what cake creations arrive from my little ones! There's not a gift they could purchase that could outshine these treats made from their hearts. So forget jewels, trips, and spa days I'll take a cake decorated with the love, laughter, and joy of my babies any day.

These cake pictures remind me of one of my favorite quotes. Grandma's are like moms with extra frosting! This is so true for my kids and I'm so thankful for her spectacular grandma abilities (she's an awesome mom too)!

Naptime

The other day Chloe didn't want to take a nap. "It's to boring", she said. So Sammy layed down to keep her company and instantly feel asleep. Chloe was worried that Sammy would get to cold, her solution get a hot pot holder from the kitchen to keep Sammy's ears warm. What love!

Made with Love

It's not mother's day yet but this is my favorite present. Connor made it for me today.

It's raining it's pouring

Sunday we had brief rain showers and Craig told Connor to run outside and play. Connor thought this was a great idea and enjoyed the downpour coming off our porch (no gutters to catch the rain)He was so excited to have a new mud puddle to play in.