Not much is happening in our lives. Just been busy with work and going on vacation to Hawaii, oh yeah and Vegas. Colin is struggling at the boys ranch. The plan right now is to bring him home for Christmas but that could change. I miss him, but know he's better off where he's at right now. Things have certainly been more mellow around here with him gone. Although Emma's taking over his spot as the "trouble maker" LOL. She's so mean to Erik and is into EVERYTHING! Which explains why I haven't updated in almost 3 months. Hawaii was wonderful. I wish we could move there. The weather was perfect. I got a tattoo while there. It's 3 hibiscus with the colors representing the kid's birthstones. Wow that hurt! I told Garrett(my tattoo artist) that the next patient I had who was covered in tattoos and told me they were afraid of needles I was going to slap. Erik is doing well in school. He actually made honor roll this quarter which is a HUGE accomplishment for him. Sorry my thoughts are all so rambled but I'm writing as I think of things. Emma repeats everything we say. It's s awesome to hear some of the things she says and the sentences she puts together. It's amazing how much they grow in such a short time.

my tattoo I almost forgot to post it

Emma's expanding butt. made her wear a diaper after 2 accidents in the pools

swimming in the waves

Erik with his surf board

copying big brother


spouting horn

spouting horn

Erik and Emma palying in the waves

coconut, banana, macedemia nut pancakes with coconut syrup

hamming in up at Bubba's burgers

at the island grill

lounging at the pool

view from hot tub



Allison and I at hoover dam

Allison, Emma and I