Waimea Bay - Memorial Day

For Memorial Day - we did what we always do every year - go to the beach! Waimea Bay is a pretty popular beach for the locals but has limited parking, so we decided to get up very early and head on out! We were hoping to catch a Hawaiian sunrise but weren't quite in the right position (big mountain in our way) but it was gorgeous being at the beach when it was still dark. We had such a great time being there all day. I even actually played in the waves with the kids, we all rode the paddle board, and played in the sand. We saw many turtles poking their heads up and the kids get so excited when they see one. We must have seen about 15 of them throughout the day. Then, we actually got to see tons of spinning dolphins that came into the bay. They played, jumped, spun around, and it was just something we had never seen before. They stayed in the bay for quite a while! We caught them on video so Oscar will have to make a quick video for all of you to check out. It's days like this one, where we have to just thank God for blessing us with this awesome experience of living in Hawaii!

Light Saber

The other day, the kids and I went to Jenn's house to hang out after Jacob's graduation from preschool and the boys were playing with their light sabers. Ki didn't have one and was sad that he couldn't play with the older boys. It was hard watching him being left out (not intentionally). I had told Oscar about it that afternoon and when he came home from work, he had a surprise for Ki! A light saber! However, the one Oscar bought did not pop out by itself or have real lights - Ki said, "Daddy, this isn't a real one!" Disappointed again, we told Ki that we would see if we could buy a real one. Of course, Ki would need someone to play with so Oscar had to buy one too! (Geni got the cheap one! and she loves it!) It just so happens that today when I was going through all of Ki's baby clothes, I found his Halloween costume from when he was one - Darth Vader! He wanted to wear his costume and play with his light saber all day today! The costume used to cover his legs - it was so tight on him and so hot! He didn't mind! Next time we visit Micah and Jacob, Ki can bring his with him too!

IT'S A BOY!!! Yeah - we are so excited to finally know what we are having! We would have been happy with a boy or girl (since we have one of each already) but we have been thinking boy for a while so if they would have told us girl - we would have been shocked! Anyways, we are very excited - about 5 weeks left! Now I can get all of Ki's old clothes, blankets, etc. out of storage and wash everything. We have to start planning where he will sleep (we're kinda out of space!) but we couldn't be happier! Please pray that he is healthy and the labor and delivery go good just like the others! After we found out that he is a boy we had a celebration dinner and the kids each bought him a little gift. Ki bought him a toy zebra to rattle around and Geni bought him a stuffed puppy to cuddle! Oscar and I bought him a little "Z" pillow to hold! "Z" stands for Zek (his nickname) since we want to name him Ezekiel! We are not sure of the middle name yet but we will be searching and praying about it! The kids also each bought him a onesie (as you can see in the picture). Aaaahhh! I know these next couple of weeks are going to fly by!

Madilyn Klinger

My cousin Wes and his wife, Amanda, had a baby girl on Cinco de Mayo - Madilyn! She is so pretty and I wanted to share their family with all of you! Here are a few pics. Wes is brother to Jill (see their web page by clicking on the right) and Jake. Jake is stationed in Iraq right now so please pray for him and the whole family as there are many changes taking place right now! Also, to support my cousin Jake - click on the link to the right!

Renewed

Well, this past Saturday, I went to a Women's Retreat with Jenn's church and wanted to share it with you. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures (even though Jenn and I both brought our cameras) but we had a great time. Oscar actually watched the 4 kids so Jenn and I could have some girl time! It started out as a slumber party at her house Friday night. We knew that we needed to wake up early (3:30 am) but we stayed up till 1:00! You would have thought we were back in high school. At the retreat we watched the sunrise and it was gorgeous! There was a series of speakers throughout the day and a few activities. We were able to have God time alone to pray and journal. God completely spoke to me and it was awesome! Jenn and I both feel so blessed and it is so neat to have a friend like her. Thanks for inviting me Jenn! Sign me up for next year!

Happy Mother's Day 08!!

I had an awesome Mother's Day! Thanks to my kids, hubby, family, and friends! As you can see in the video, Oscar got very creative this year in making me a bound picture book! I was very surprised and it is a treasure I will keep forever. I can't wait to see what he will get me next year!! My good friend Jenn gave me a picture poster of the kids which was also a great surprise and I can't wait to find a frame for it to hang up! Oscar's uncle and his wife sent me a personalized card with pictures of the kids! Also, very thoughtful and something to go in the scrapbook! Thanks everyone! We had a good day with friends yesterday. Pat and her daughter Abby and Jenn and her two boys, Micah and Jacob kept us company - the mom's talked, the kids played and Oscar was on the grill! Thanks honey! Here are a few pics! Happy Mother's Day to everybody!