Stroller or no stroller......

We RARELY ever use a stroller anymore especially when we go to the Zoo, Aquarium or really any other fun place that we can run around!  Today was the first day that we did not use a stroller at all, we went to Walmart, Costco and the NEX. The kiddos did really well, they always WANT to hold our hand which is a great thing, it we let go for a second they put their hands up and ask to hold it!  Hopefully that lasts a bit longer. =)  It seems everyday that goes by they just keep getting bigger and bigger, of course I know they are supposed to but......we kinda want them to stay little! Here are a few photos from our stroller free Zoo day!

 Mama really another picture!? We just want to see the ANIMALS!

Pretty sure they look like BIG kids here!



Ummmmm.....................Ok...............Seriously!!!!

Lets face it there is no way whatsoever to hide the fact that I have not blogged in almost 3 MONTHS!!!! Sorry family and friends for not keeping you as updated as you deserve to be. I never imagined that the older the kiddos got the busier our everyday lives would be. Ben, Blake and Brooke are 3 of the most adventurous, crazy, funny, loving, busy and amazingly smart children I know! It takes every moment that we are awake to enrich their lives with activities that keep them busy so that everyone is happy including this mama. Sometimes I feel like there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything..............but with that said Carl and myself love how busy our life is because we know we are blessed! However 3 months of not blogging is a bit insane wouldn't you say??? I am trying to figure out where to start, be ready for lots of pictures and little blurbs to catch you up to the present!!! 

Halloween 2011

  Carving a pumpkin with mama!

 What's inside!!!??

 What do you see???

 It's squishy.....Not super sure about it.

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

 Our Yellow Brick Road

 Daddy Tin Man & Mama is Glinda

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY!!!

 Blake 2 years!

Ben 2 years!

 Brooke 2 years!

 Birthday Bounce House with Balloons!

 Benjamin's Dinosaur cake!

 Brookie's Dinosaur cake!

 Blake's Dinosaur cake!


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

The kiddos made it till 11:45pm! Little troopers they were running around like it was 2 in the afternoon!  We paid for it the next day with super cranky kiddos but hanging out with them was well worth it!

We did a Christmas video this year instead of 100's of pictures and I will post it tomorrow!  I know its not a ton but it gets us caught up to the present at least and I promise to stay on top of it from now on!! Thanks for reading about our everyday lives!

Honolulu Zoo

The Zoo is always a hit with the kiddos especially now that we take no wagon or stroller so they can be a little bit more independent: They LOVE it!  Even though there are alot of animals to see I still think their favorite part is the playground! Lol!  The are growing up so fast, I don't think Carl and I ever thought that before 2 we would be without a stroller at the Zoo!

 We all are holding hands! We do this quite often which is nice for mama and daddy!

 LOOK how BIG those turtles are!

 Running to see the tigers!  You can see here Blake and Brooke are still holding hands!

 See ya!

 Ben waving "Bye Bye" to the Peacock

 Those are big kitties!

Sitting at the table having a nice lunch as a family

New hair...... Now they look like little men

Carl and i finally broke down and got the boys haircuts because they simply needed them!! The pictures say everything so enjoy!!!!

 BLAKE

BEN



We finally get to meet our Great Aunt Carol!

The last time I saw my aunt was when I was newly pregnant with the triplets! She came out for a day visit from Kauai and she did the same on Sunday!  The kiddos took to her so well as if she had beena round their whole lives.  having our kiddos know their family is extremely important to both Carl and I, so having them be able to meet her was truly a blessing!  Hoping to be back home to Washington next year so that we can be within a few driving hours from everyone!!! Here some photos of our fun with Auntie Carol!  Thanks for visiting it was awesome!!!

 Of course no one is looking! Lol!

 "CHEESE"

 Wearing Aunties shoes!!!

Saying goodbye and goodnight to our Great Auntie!  We hope to see you again soon!!! <3



Lovin on Tutu!

Just a few photos of us snuggling and chatting with our Tutu.  She had some major ankle surgery yesterday so we thought a blog post about her would help cheer her up!  Wishing we could be there to take care of you!! Get better soon!! We love you Tutu!!!



Our 5 year Anniversary!

So Carl and I have had a few dates here and there but they have only been when the kiddos are already in bed!  Well our great family friend Michelle offered to watch the kiddos while we went out to an early dinner to watch the sunset and to watch the Waikiki fireworks that they have every Friday night.  So we left the house at about 4:45pm, with no crying I might add!  We had an AMAZING dinner at the Ocean House, the food was impeccable and so was the view.  We then walked on the beach holding hands and well just being with each other.  We were home by 9pm and enjoyed the rest of the evening watching an at home movie together.  This has been truly the best 5 years of my life and I cannot wait to celebrate the next 50+ years with my wonderful hubby! 

 Before we left

 On our way in the car

 Quality time <3

 Our view

 Carls Delicious steak dinner

 My yummy Shrimp Scampi pasta

Enjoying our night!