Herriman High Christmas Concert

Herriman High held its 2nd Christmas concert. Jordan plays percussion in the band and was able to participate in the concert. All the preformers had to be dressed up, so this was Jordans first time wearing a tux. Next year I am sure he will get more opportunity to wear tuxes because he turns 16 and will be attending a bunch of school dances. Isnt he just the handsomest 10th grader.

Hawaii 2011

Day one-- Hiking in Hawaii

Destination Hawaii--

This year we decided to take the family to Hawaii for Christmas instead of getting gifts for the kids. We flew out and visited with Chad's brother Mike and his family who live in Kanohe Bay on the island of Oahu. It was probably the best family vacation we had. Chad's brother Mike has three adorable little boys named Logan, Porter and Noah. Autumn is expecting there first girl in a month.

Vegas airport-- on our way to Hawaii

Porter and Noah. Our nephews or cousins who live in Hawaii.

Day one-- hiking and cliff diving.

This is what our feet looked like after the hike. It was really muddy and slippery. I think Ethan fell over 20 times. We all were slipping and sliding everywhere. It was beautiful.

Alex hiking back down after cliff diving.

I think this was on our way up to cliff divingWhoo, whoo

Love this picture of Alex and Jordan.

Cliff diving in Hawaii

This is our cliff experience. Chad and his brother Mike went off the high cliff and Chad's second time going off he landed in the sitting position and smacked his butt so hard. He had a giant huge bruise.

Pearl Harbor

We were able to be in Oahu during the 100 year anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We visited the Memornial the day before the anniversary and it was very, very crowded. I love the first picture of the United States flag blowing in the wind over the USS Arizona. We were on sacred ground that day and what a honor it was to visit a place were people gave their lives for America. We live in a blessed country.

Hanuama Bay

One day we went out to Hanauma Bay and snorkeled. We saw tons of fish and had fun being in the water all day long.

PCC

Polynesian Cultural Center

The kids loved, loved this place!!! We spent the entire day at the PCC. We went to shows, demonstrations, luau and the night show. At the end of the day this is what we had in the back seat of the car. Three very tired worn out kids. Don't they look like they get along all the time?

This was our dinner. The kids loved the purple rolls they served. It was funny because Ethan said the luau was the fanciest dinner he ever had, because there were cloth napkins and entertainment during dinner.

Love those three munchkins!

One of the demonetisation's we went on was the Samoan demonstration. They showed us how to climb a coconut tree. The kids had to try.

Showing off the tats.

Getting the tats

The beach

One of our favorite activities was just hanging out at the beach. We had fun boggie boarding and just playing in the ocean. So relaxing!! These pictures are taken during several trips to the beach. Girl look at that body, I work out.The ocean is salty, yuck
Loving Hawaii

Ahhhhh, land