Only one resolution ...

The Highlight of Christmas Break (for my kids) ...

Christmas A.M.

Rise and Shine Kiddies

Who's Ready to see what Santa brought?

What did you get?

Merry Christmas!

Hawaii 09

Some pics from our trip ....

Bella was excited to be at the Old Lahaina Luau.

My sweet little boy.

My sweet big boy and his "sweet" shark tooth necklace.

Jason and Zeke playing in the hot-tub.

Bella showing off her pretty awesome jumper.

Matt, ever the diva, and his beautiful wife (and my favorite sister), Rachel.

Bella in her pjs with her favorite Hawaiian flower.

The house we stayed in.

Brother and sister love.

Uncle Dave hanging out with Bella in the hot-tub.

Jonah and his totally awesome teal tank top (yeah - that's Bella's)

Papa Jon enjoying some shaved ice.

Zeke and Jason also with their shaved ice.

The fam.

My honey.

Mele Kalikimaka

Thanks, Papa Jon and Nana Sus, for the awesome Christmas present!

Aloha 'Oe

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The Best Thanksgiving Holiday EVER!

T-4 days!

Animal Activism Gone Awry

Many of you know that my daughter, Bella, LOVES all animals with a fierce passion. Not just dogs and kittens, but giraffes and zebras, elephants and penguins, birds, fish, whatever; if it breathes and is not human, she adores everything about it. I am convinced that as soon as she finds out meat comes from animals, she will pledge to be a vegetarian.

Now, for my point. This morning at breakfast a nasty fly found it's way to the kitchen table. I think that flies are the most disgusting creatures alive and I hate them from the depths of my soul. They should not exist. So, naturally, I start swatting at the intruder.

All of a sudden Bella screams, "STOP!" I turn to her and ask what's wrong. This is her reply:

"He's just lost and trying to find his family. You need to leave him alone."

Are you kidding me?