Thursday, April 29, 2010

Rae our little twinkle toes!

Rachel started dance (Ballet and Tap) a few months ago and I realized I hadn't published any pics of her in her cute little outfit. So here she is! She LOVES dance class...which we will pick back up in the fall after our return from the mainland!

Deryck has received his Bronze Star!


On the morning of April 28th, Deryck received his Bronze Star from Lt. General Rogers. God provided some really sweet opportunities for Deryck to do some amazing stuff while in Afghanistan. We are especially proud there are 18 less HV individuals and taliban commanders out there to hurt the world. :) The kids got to go to the ceremony with me and it was wonderful to watch Ethan and Rachel share in such a special time for our Dad (plus, they sat really still and were amazingly quiet!) DP, we are so proud of you! Love, S

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Sweet pics of the fam


As the months roll by in paradise, the kids are getting so much bigger. I figured I would share some beautiful pics of them from March (that my friend LB took). Rae's rear end picture is probably my most favorite ever. Enjoy!

The Black Family came to visit!

Marc, Leah Beth, Carson, and Nolan made there way to our house in late March. We had a wonderful visit and spent tons of time at the beach. Nolan and Ethan loved to boogie board together (hence the exhaustion pic in the jeep) and Carson spent tons of time on his perch, a boogie board, out of the water and the evil sand. Of course LB and I called it that Carson would LOVE the water and sand the last day and indeed, he did! Us adults even got out for a date night at Duke's down in Waikiki. It was a blast having them here and I can't wait to see their sweet faces again!