BLog Award and the Importance of socks!

Hello,


As I was reading the blogs I follow I found out that once again my friend Rachelle has bestowed the honor of an award for me. The only problem is that you are suppose to pass on to 10 other people. Here's the deal. I don't have 10 other blogs to give the sward too!! So I'm going to give it Amy and again encourage the non-bloggers, specifically but not limited to Shelly, Melissa G., Melissa C., Trina, and Mandy to get busy and create one of their own!! Please!!! I implore you. You'll love it I promise. Bloggers everywhere please tell them this is so. Thank you, thank you Rachelle for the award.


Okay, this is for the other topic in the title. I don't know how many of you know this about me but my feet are officially known as Popsicle sticks from this month till at least the middle of April. Some of you have heard me speak about how important socks are to me when I go camping. They are just as important to me now as they are when I'm camping. They are probably more important to Eric:). So this is a shout out to my socks!! Hip Hip Hurray!! Who knew socks could be used as mittens, ear muffs, insulation, head bands, and tied together they make lovely scarves!! At this very moment there are three pair trying to keep the Popsicles to a soft freeze and Lillian is finding them helpful at night to help with breaking her thumb sucking habit. Every new person that comes the lake for the first time in the spring months is given the sage advice to pack lots of socks. Those that have taken the advice give me kuddos by the middle of the weekend. Anyways, just thought I'd give you all some food for thought.

TTFN!! ALOHA (couldn't resist)

How did this happen?/Random thoughts.

It seems not long ago I was bragging that I had all my Christmas shopping nearly completed. All of a sudden I realize I've got about 6 presents to find!!! Yikes. We are also nervous that the oldest daughter is not going to be excited by one of the presents as she has recently informed us that it is not her top pick. Her top pick was not on the radar until three weeks ago. At the time we tried to down play her desire but it is now at a fevered pitch. She usually tells me some of it's selling points at breakfast and then reiterates them for Eric at supper. Oh well. After much lamenting by Eric and myself we have decided it's healthy to experience disappointment on Christmas!!! Just kidding. It will be ok though right?? I'm going to keep you in suspense and you'll have to tune back in after Christmas to see how it goes.
We wrapped up quite a few of the presents tonight. I still can't believe I'm in this shopping crunch. I also can't believe we haven't seen Santa and we haven't got pictures taken for a Christmas card, or any baking to speak of done. It looks like this weekend is a bit more hectic than I wanted. Tis the season!!
Anyways, we had an ok weekend last week. We got to spend lots of time with Roger, Mandy and Reese, took in some Christmas lights, attended church, and completed alot of laundry. I'd still rather be on vacation. It seemed weird at the time but I think I could get use to celebrating Christmas at a church in warm weather!! I think this cold weather is pay back. Oh well, I guess we'll have a white Christmas.
This is a picture from 2005. Madeline 3.5 and Lillian 3 months. Just a favorite.


One more thought. Just thought I'd let you know Lillian's favorite carol is "Rum pum pum" other wise known as "Little Drummer Boy". And Madeline has a whole host of favoriteS too numerous to list. Imagine that!

See you soon

Well, we are wrapping up our trip. This is our last day on the island and tomorrow we'll be traveling and trying to prepare for cold. Since I've lived in a swim suit, and no shoes for the past week this could be quite the shock. Eric and I found a deserted beach yesterday which was gorgeous. It was great. I'll put a couple pictures of that on here. The middle picture is us at a beach on the North shore where the waves were really fierce. It was a really fun time as we were knocked around by them. We were laughing so hard we had a hard time standing up before the next wave came. We did have a little bit of a snafu last night. We had gone to a beach to snorkel over to an island called Chinamens hat. When we got back two hours later we found our vehicle broken into and several bags missing. We are trying to just take care of what we need and enjoy today. They basicly only got my beach bag with towels and my glassess. So I'm wearing sunglasses which is kind of interesting at night!! I'm going to see if I can get a pair at near by Lens crafters so that I don't have to wear sunglasses to work. :) We are going to find a beautiful beach to sit on. Here are some pics from the last couple of days. ALOHA from Team Aloha.
P.S. Madeline and Lillian, Daddy is going to bring you a cocunut that he got fromt the front yard!!

More Aloha!!!

ALOHA!!

Living in Paradice

What can I say..... This is the coolest experience besides having kids in my life!!!! Ihave become an impassioned snorkler and have decided that any vacation from here on out must include the ocean. Loving every minute. Madeline, we found you some rocks, volcanic, coral, and some shells. We saw all kinds of cool creatures today. My favorite include the "Christmas fish" which is neon in color and a black with white spots all over. I am salivating at getting to go shopping but we have a lot of beach to cover yet!! These are all pictures from Thursday when we ate at a famous doughnut maker and hiked Diamond Head. I'm going to make some more entries so I can send more pics. Love you all!! ALOHA!!

Ramblings

Well, this holdiay went seemingly smooth. We had a wonderful time with Eric's parents and grandparents and my brother Coyde, we ate delicious food, had fun shopping, got to see Janelle, Austin, and Ted the day after, and spent lots of time enjoying each other. Of course I had my camera but in true Delanie fashion didn't use it. So, the pics are limited. I did catch a few of Lillian in several different costumes so I'll try to get those on here before long. I got too excited about changing the blog for Christmas and didn't realize what time it is getting to be.
We came home Saturday and started getting prepared for vacation. I can't believe how in control I feel with two exceptions: we thought we lost Madeline's American Girl doll, Elizabeth. After panicking and searching everywhere we finally found her in the box she came in!! It was on the highest shelf of an entertainment center in our basement where I store some boxes for things that I want to keep..... Who knows.
The other exception is a bit more serious. We received news that our friend's father passed away today. He had fought cancer for four years. The original prognosis was weeks so to have four years was a blessing. It makes us terribly sad that we have lost him.
Roger and Mandy, we are sorry for your loss. Roger (senior) is in a beautiful place and at peace without pain. He will watch over you always. Take care and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and that as soon as possible we will be with you. We are sorry we will not be with you the next few days. God Bless.