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