I haven't done much on my blog lately. Our comp is not working very well. The girls had a fun Halloween Alli was a 60s go-go girl. Abby was Arial on Friday night and then a fairy princess on Halloween night. She couldn't make up her mind. It starts so young. Alli went trick or treating with her cousin and aunt Jana.

pumpkin patch

waterslide at the condo

pictures below are a monk sealion that came up on shore to sun itself. Alli and Abby playing in the water at the beach.

Hawaii pictures

Trip to Hana

Us at the 7 sacred pools. It create 7 pools all the way down the lava rock out to the ocean. Waterfalls along the way to Hana. Blacksand beach made from lava rock.

Polynesian Cultral center
Alli & Abby learning hawaiian letters and words, JR helping the girls learn Poi Poi balls. Alli learning the Fiji stick game. Grandpa, Alli & Abby learning Samoa customs

Hawaii pictures

Allison playing the Tongan drums, Alli and Abby trying the Poi Poi balls

Hawaii

We had a pretty good time in Hawaii. Although it did rain several days. We were able to spend time with my parents. They took us to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Alli was able to participate in dances, playing the drums of tonga, stick game an poi poi balls from fiji. Then the girls stayed with grandma & grandpa, so JR and I could go to dinner. Then we took Alli to PCC Luau. We had one sunny day at the beach. The kids loved the sand and water. Ohau has wild chickens running around the island. Mom and dad, had their own wake up call at 4:30 in the morning from the rooster running around. They also had baby chickens running around the yard. Abby loved chasing them. We then flew to Maui and stayed for 10 days. We were able to swim in the pool. They have a small waterslide that Alli and Abby loved going down. Alli also participated in the kids club. Our condo had activities for kids. She made a tye dye shirt, a stuffed animal and painted some pictures. She thought that was cool because she could do this all by herself. We also drove to Hana. It is around the other side of the island. It takes about 5 hrs to do. Along the way they have different sights to see. Black sand beaches, 7 sacred pools (lava rock formed pools all they down to the ocean. Waterfalls run into each of these pools. People can swim in them). Alli and JR hiked up to the waterfall. It is definatly nice to be home. We had a good time but traveling with two little kids for that long is to long.

Daddy watching the girls

JR watches the girls 4 nights a week while I work. This is the fun they get into. Abby ends up with a mohawk. Alli paints herself like the joker. The girls have so much with their daddy.

Let it Snow

Daddy clearing the driveway. Alli playing with friends. Alli helping shovel snow. We definatly recieved our share of snow this year. Abby was upset she couldn't get down and play in the snow. We let her walk around for a few minutes, but her hands we so cold so fast. So she had to stay in the garage with mom, bundle in a blanket. She was not happy about that.

Fall, the best time of year

Alli and Abby found a pile of leaves at grandma Schuring's. They had so much fun playing in them. Abby loves to follow Alli around everywhere. They keep each other pretty entertained.

A visit to Gardner Village

The girls and I spent the afternoon with their cousin (Hailee & Alyssa). We went to gardner Village they have a witches festival. Alli loves to go we have gone the last couple of yrs. Gardner village does such a cute job of decorating for Halloween.

Happy 1st Birthday Abby

Halloween Night

Every year our ward does a trunk or treat at the ward house. We all line up our cars and the kids come around. Abby couldn't wait to enjoy the treats. Daddy carrying her as they try to keep up with Alli. On Halloween went went around my sister-in-laws parents neighborhood. Alli loves to run from house to house. Alli went as Sharpay from High School Musical. Abby went as a lion

The Pumpkin Patch

Grandpa Schuring loves to take the kids to pick out their pumpkins. Abby loved just being outside and she and Alli picked their favorites

Always smiling

Our little model

Alli loves to pose for the camera.
Her new school clothes, petting baby ducks at Sea world, showing off her new hair do (Alli loves going to the salon).

MEG

This is our newest addition to our family. She is our 5 month old chocolate lab. She is a handful. She loves lots of attention, chewing everything insight and swimming in the hot tub ( she jumps in everytime we are in it). We took her camping to payson lake. She loved the water. JR would throw a frisbee in and she would swim out and retrieve it.

Quick letter

Hi everyone it has been a while since I did anything with our blog. sorry! Life gets so hectic. Alli started kindergarten last Tuesday. She loves it and is having so much fun. Her teachers name is Mrs Schultz. She has one friend from our ward in her class. Her name is Taylor. She is also taking competitve gymnastics, so we go 2x week for 2 hrs each class. Abby is busy trying to walk. she has started standing on her own and balacing for a few min each time. She is crawling everywhere right now and gets into everything. Her favorite thing is to try and play on the stairs and watch baby einstien (World Animals is her favorite). Hope everyone is doing well. Take care for now.