Hawaii - Kauai

After Honolulu, we headed to Kauai for a week. It's such a beautiful island and so green.

We went to the local Coconut Festival and the kiddos had so much fun. They had local arts and crafts for sale, local food, a few small rides, a bounce house and a petting zoo. Here is Miller holding a baby chick in the petting zoo.

Jud checking out the 50 foot cliff jump at Shipwrecks Beach.

Jud jumping off the cliff.

I took this picture from the beach.

He made it and had a really long swim back. Here he is riding a wave in.

The kids checking out Spouting Horn.

At first, Miller didn't like walking on the sand because his feet got dirty (he's a little OCD). He got used to it after a few minutes.

Waimea Canyon. It's like a small version of the Gran Canyon that runs down the whole island. Truly breathtaking.

Another stop along Waimea Canyon.

We went to a Luau that was on a big plantation one night. Miller was helping play the drums.

We took a train ride around the plantation and saw all the orchards and animals. We even stopped so the kids could feed the pigs and goats.

Watching the Luau. Miller really enjoyed it and was so good. Can you tell it was really hot and sticky?

Jud and Max playing the Prince Course at Princeville.

The kids at the park right next to the beach. Kauai is really kid-friendly.

Jud with Bekah and Miller.

Max, Jud and Chad playing Poipu Bay Golf Course.

Grandpa and GraMary with the three Grandkids.

I'm sure this will be on the Christmas Card.

The whole gang at a great restaurant, The Beach House, in Poipu. What great views and a fabulous sunset!

Breathtaking Waterfall.

What an amazing family vacation! We had so much fun and had great family time. Thanks Max & Mary and Happy 40th Anniversary!

Hawaii - Honolulu

We went to Hawaii in early October with Jud's family. Max was honored as being president of the American College of Dentists at a conference in Honolulu where we spent 3 days before we headed to Kauai for a week.

The eight hour flight over was rough but the five hour time change was even harder. Right when we arrived we headed to a party that Max and Mary were hosting (it started at midnight Houston time). All the kids were troupers and we all had fun with the Nebraska theme.

The pool at our hotel in Honolulu.

We did a lot of swimming while we were there. From left: Chad, Max, Bekah, Miller, Jud and Lindsey.

At the dinner honoring Grandpa Max.

Looking cool waiting to get on the boat to Pearl Harbor.

Overlooking Pearl Harbor.

Pearl Harbor- USS Arizona

Bekah and Miller looking at the USS Arizona. It's unbelievable that the ship is still down there and it is actually a tomb.

Crazy Bath Hair

Britney...Baby!

Evan scored free last minute tickets through work to Britney Spears and invited lucky me. It was so much fun, but more of a performance than a concert.

It's the Circus Tour so she is in a circus train.

We had great seats!

Up in an umbrella.

Bible Study Dinner Party

Melissa and Jason Holton had a dinner party for our Tuesday night girls Bible Study and our husbands. Only five couples were able to come, but we had a great time. The Greek food was amazing (Melissa is a fabulous chef), the wine was good and the company even better.

All the girls (from left: Emily, Melissa and baby Georgia, Ruth, me and Katie).

Ice Cream Cone!!!

He ate the whole thing by himself and didn't want any help!

Astros Game

We went to an Astros game with JoJo last Friday night. Miller was so excited to see the train and the "big bunny" (Mascot Junction Jack).

They gave out flags and had a moment of silence for 9/11. Miller was taking it all in - we paused to sing the National Anthem while we were headed to our seats.

Miller's First Day of Mother's Day Out

Miller right before we left for his first day of school. He was really excited after going to meet his new teachers and seeing his classroom the week before. He goes to Mother's Day Out at our church on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Enjoying a snack with his classmates on the first day of school.

Labor Day Weekend at Lost Pines

We went to the Hyatt Lost Pines outside in Bastrop, TX for Labor Day weekend with the Argue family. We had tons of fun!

Miller on Jud's shoulders in front of a crazy tree carving thing.

Miller walking with JoJo. Do you see is cool shades? He says "It's bright, I need my sunglasses."

Miller on a "big cow" (we didn't tell him the real name of it - no need for him to know that).

Running in the fountains. He didn't like being sprayed in the face.

Blake, Evan and Jud after we dominated and set a course record in the Lost and Found with GPS. We showed all those kids who was boss!

Family Pic before dinner one night.

Growing up!

I still can't believe Miller is two years old. He is just growing up too fast. At every age milestone we take a picture of him with this lamb. We decided this is something we would continue doing until he won't let us do it anymore. It makes me sad to look back at these pictures and see that he isn't a baby anymore. Where did the time go?

One week old.

One year old.

Two years old.