Saturday, December 29, 2012

MAUI..HERE I COME!!!! (Part 1)

My husband finally came through and took me on a big trip!  Our last big adventure was on a Cruise in 2004 and since we didn't do anything too crazy for our 10 year anniversary in 2010, I begged and pleaded for a trip without kids this year.  And he delivered.  We invited my brother Brian and his wife Shanda to go with us.  First we thought about a cruise, but August is hurricane season for the areas we looked out.  So Maui it was!  And thanks again to my Mom & stepdad who took on my kids and Shanda's parents who flew to WA to watch their 3, we needed this break.
 At the airport, so ready to depart!  Shanda, Trish & Jeremy
 Shanda & Brian
 Brian got this great picture of Maui from the plane!
 It was a nice 80ish degrees, with a little more humidity than I was ready for and lots of wind!
But PERFECT! 
This is the view from our condo, not shabby, except the beach is inaccesible around the Condo.
 Sun is going down.
 We thought there was some fire somewhere, the sun was glowing orange.  We think it was some power plant nearby letting off all that smoke.
 1st day at the Beach, not sure which because we tried out new ones everyday and they were all amazing!  That's Jeremy sitting at the shoreline and my pink manicured toes.
 We could just sit there all day and the water was wonderfully warm!
 Kicking back, enjoying the peace and quiet!
These little birds would land on Jeremy's hand and eat whatever he was giving them. 
 
I can't remember what we did everyday or what beach we were at...but this is not the end
To be continued...
 
 

Trip to WA (to drop off kids!!!)

At the beginning of August we drove up to my Mom's house...to drop off our kids so we could skip off to HAWAII!!!  My sister Melissa and hubby Andy came to visit for a few days before we headed out. 
We got my Mom a kiddie pool for her backyard, to help entertain my girls and their cousins.
Liam, Kael & Kiera (yes, she ended up shirtless!)
 Mom getting Liam warmed up, his lips were blue!
 Mya was not liking the splashing, plus the water was chilly!
 We drove up to Snoquamie Falls to do some walking around.
Mom and Ava
 Andy & Melissa- It was nice of them to come all the way from UT for only a couple days to visit!
 Jeremy, Mya & I
 Beautiful Blondie!
 Cute little Mya!
 Ava trying on hats with Aunt Lissa
And of course they got treats!
It was a fun little trip....but the real FUN trip is next!!!!
Be good for Grandma & Grandpa kids, we are outta here..... :)


Summer time fun!

One Summer day we went to visit the Portland Temple grounds and see the new Visitor Center.  But we didn't realize they were re-landscaping the grounds, so we had to stand across the street to get a picture.  The visitor center is pretty cool though, Mya loved the touch screens and couldn't keep her hands still! 
Jeremy got Ava to do some chores and wash my car!  Isn't that what kids are for, to do things I don't want to do?  And anything involving water is fun for her.
 What a soapy mess!
 Yep, Mya and I sat in the grass and watched! 
 One afternoon we went to Blue Lake Park's spray pad. 
I think the water was cold...
 Mya wasn't too fond of it!
 And to keep them entertained at home we set up the baby pool with the slide and the kitchen,
lots of fun in the water!
 And we got a gecko that sprays water, or can be used as a drinking fountain!
Got to take advantage of the sun and warmth when we get it!!! 
Only lasts a couple months here in Oregon!