4CarpenterHouse

We're back from a week in Waimanalo - on the island of Oahu.  Just a few pics until I have time to post more.

I decided to take a bunch of pics today with wild aspiration to get a few nice ones for a mother's day gift idea.  Enjoy. the concept of smile for the camera was a bit of a challenge a girl and her boa sisters and a baby doll nutty girl ok, so I'm braggin (she's a cutie) Laurel took this one...

Greg and Madeline Sager came for a 4 day visit.  The girls were very excited to have "their friends" here.  After staying with us they continued their trip to Canada and eventually back to Seattle and home. Deception Pass State Park Kisses Bubble heads

A collection of pics from the month.... Froggy towels Leslie indulged the girls with the reading of Jump!  Really one of the best, funniest kids books we've had (thanks to the library).  This pic is of "JUMP!" Made a trip to our favorite coffee shop on the end of the Coupeville Pier.  Our friends Scott, Amy and Ava Carpenter (yep) met us for a morning outing. monkeys Ava gets some Carpenter sister love Carpenters I got some new boots.  My girls made me proud by diving right in and doing all they could to try them on and play with them. Aunt Joan sent some new pillows to the girls - made of latex.

Saturday we went for a awesome hike.... two nights later we got 8" of snow.  It stayed for about 4 days. Truck stayed home first day 8 inches at least play day massive icicle

The weather cooperated for a nice Saturday morning hike.  Leslie and Hank joined us.  Laurel didn't fall this time - there were a few moments of resistance, but the promise of hot chocolate after the hike was enough to finish out strong. getting started, yes she asked for that "pony" tail Olympic Mountains in the background Leslie, Hank, Mark and Pookie Hike is over, picture time. Family self portrait 20 Feb

Various pics from late January. Yes, I have been horrible at updating.. Bubble rock - outside clean up is a breeze kisses a little girl's jewelry fest Went for a hike...running down hill and a dang root really ruined Laurel's morning. She got over it... :)