2014 so far...

This year has been an adventure so far!  We've been through a lot this year and learned many a lessons.  We're still enduring some trials that I know will pass eventually but for now I'm really trying to live life to the fullest..... by my definition anyway.

  I think the most important thing for me is that my family means everything to me.  Their happiness, their smiles, their laughter.  It's a goal in our home now that we laugh at least once everyday.  I think we've been doing pretty good with that goal.  It's forced me to let go of the things that aren't so important and focus more on my children & husband.  

I have to say, I have been enjoying life more.  Just living in the moment with my kids.  What they say, the things they do, the things they see and what's important to them.  It took some getting used to...not always having my way, and doing things when I want them done.  Geez,  I sound like a horrible person but I'm glad I'm doing something about it now.

So.... here's to more fun times with my family, even more laughter, kisses and hugs.  Wide eyes with gasps of excitement & wonder and taking the time to talk about what's important to them.  To getting involved & interested in the things THEY like to do...{like mine craft...slightly cringing}.  And the most important thing... just being TOGETHER!

Gil's car show

Waihe'e waterfall hike

In our front yard rolling and playing around because she wanted to

Waihe'e waterfall hike

Sea life park

50th State Fair

One of the best shave ice places in Laie shopping center

Dole Plantation

Bellows loop trail @ our annual Thiim family camp

Dole plantation

Just riding in Uncle Aaron's car for fun

Helping Tutu Au in her garden

Night swimming at our pool

Sicky babies...

These past couple of days have been not so good for us.  My babies have been sick with a stomach bug that might be going around.  Poor Dezi missed his field trip to Sea Life Park yesterday because he was throwing up.  He really tried though, telling me he felt better after he would throw up.  By 12 o'clock lunch time he was done, but then it was Ava's turn and she kept it going till  about 6pm.   I'm just grateful it wasn't really bad!  

Hopefully Dezi will be all smiles when we take him to Sea Life Park as a family outing.  I felt really bad for him and wanted to perk him up in some way so why not make it a family field trip!  

Today the sickness is gone and now just the relaxing and recovering is happening.  Be gone germs and don't ever come back…EVER!

2013 at a glance….

2013 has been such a fun year for me and my family!   Here is a look back at all our happenings

*Dezi played baseball for the Pony league and enjoyed every minute of it.  Especially when he got his trophy!  Go Braves!

*Gil and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary! 

{And our 30 something birthdays}

*Dezi turned 6 and is growing into such a handsome and smart boy!  He is so caring and loving as well!

*Ava turned 2 in September and is still a little spit fire!  Her BIG spirit and personality is too much for her little body to contain…{wink}

*Dezi started the 1st grade and is getting old to quickly for me to handle.  He is doing well in school although there are days when he fights to stay home with mommy.

*At the end of his Kindergarten year Dezi got the student of the semester award!

*Our family has been enjoying the outdoors more, going on hikes, to the pool, and to the parks and all kinds of different outings.

*Our annual family camp was a blast this year as we added a couple of families to the mix.  

*We went to the pumpkin patch for the first time this year and had so much fun!

*We celebrated my Dad's retirement {for the time being} and also my parents move out to join us in Ewa Beach.  It's nice having them only a couple minutes away.

*Ava has finally took to nursery and goes inside without a fight!

We are so grateful for all the time we have had being together as a family and can't wait to do even more this year!