Alligator Pond......

Today on the way home from Braxdons basketball game we stopped off at Alligator Pond.  The water was crystal clear and the sun was still shining. The boys couldn't resist jumping in!! These photos are amazing and were taken by Brandon on his Iphone!!

Branson... Never afraid to be the first one to jump in.

 Braydon doing his traditional front flip of the alligators head!

 Branson... Walking on water!

 I am not sure where Braxdon learned to be so shy in front of the camera!!!

What a Poser!!!

Braydon and Branson Soaking in their "hot tub"

 My three STUDS... I love them so much!

Thanks babe for taking these awesome photos!! 

Go Red Raiders...

Since Braydon has been gone he has missed his first 3 games. And let me tell you he was missed!!! So last night was his first game and he tore it up!!! It was to dark for pictures but he did get a nice rash on his knee. When he fell his coach screamed he is fine get up and play... haha Such a tough kid!!! He shook it off and went on to be the best defender and score 11 points!!!!! After the game he was the only kid his coach gave a hug too!! Way to go buddy!!!! He is off to a great start!

NFL Play60

Yesterday at school the boys got to participate in a NFL Play 60 Clinic. They had players from the NFL come and run drills with the kids. They got a tshirt (signed) and a backpack with a very cool gatorade bottle inside. Braxdon and Braydon did a great job. Unfortunately they did not open it up to the kindergarten class or Branson could have showed them a few things I am sure....

Here are some snaps of the day.. Sorry I dont know who these players are, so if you do, please post a comment and I will add them in.  (Julie this means You)

Braxdon throwing like a pro..

 Braydon is a born football player

 I love when these two monkeys get along and have fun together.

 Braydon and Braxdon getting their shirt signed by: Davon Bess from Miami Dolphins. He was injured so he was not running any of the drills. But nice enough to walk around and sign shirts.

NFL Hall of Famer John Randall

 Braxdon is so serious when he does his drills.

 Braydon is there to have a good time.

And this guy is: _________________________

He was walking around the field making comments and dancing with the kids. Then he saw me and two friends (only us three crazy moms walking around the field taking pictures of our kids!!) Dancing.. He was so funny, he came over and wanted to have a "teach me how to duggy" dance off!!! Don't worry I won!! hahaha Another reason we love living in Hawaii... Our school sets up wonderful things like this for the kids to keep the motivated and on the right track.

When it rains it gets MUDDY!

My three boys have always wanted to boogie board the back park when it rains. I have always said no because I hate dirty water and I hate the mess...

But they are boys right... So I gave in!! They had so much fun.. Crazy the ocean is right across the street but they choose the muddy park!

 I guess that is one way to get the Boogie boards home!!!

Spear fishing with Friends.

When the tide goes low and the reef is sticking out I have always wanted to walk out into the ocean and take a look. This past Saturday after games we had friends invite us to go spear fishing. The tide was going to be low at 3pm and we would be able to walk the reef. I was so excited and nervous. One I had never walked the reef nor spear fished. And I had my 2 boys with me! So I knew it was going to be an adventure. Of course Braxdon and Branson couldn't wait to get a spear in their hand!

They were able to snorkel until the negative tide.  So in the first few min Branson reef shoe broke, the bottom of the shoe came completely off.  So when it was time to walk out onto the reef he got a piggy back from his mom the whole way!!!

Branson knows how to do everything just ask him. So he grabbed and spear and started heading out!

Braxdon and his Best friend Mana ready to spear some fish

Branson waiting so patiently for the tide to go low enough that I would dare walk out there.

Braxdon and mana.. REady to walk the reef.

BEAUTIFUL!

We were at the beach 4 hours and in that time we saw the water go from high tide to negative tide. We are so blessed to live in Hawaii. Thanks to our awesome friends we are enjoying every day!

PAL Basketball 2012

Basketball 2012 season has started!!! Between the three boys we either have Practice or a Game every night of the week except Friday. And we are usually at the park all day on Saturday.  Braydon has missed a few games but Braxdon and Branson have been having a great time...

Branson is a very silly boy and loves to have fun.

 By raise of hand who can tell the self appointed team Captain!

 This year I am so proud of Braxdon he has really step up his game. His defense is great.

 Braxdon is a very competitive player

Lets go Fireballs and Bulldogs!!!!

CRUISE
When the boys turn 8 we feel they are old enough to get a trip alone with dad. Only if they are doing well in school and scouts. So as you know Braydon turned 8 in June so this month he was able to take his trip. And if you know Brandon when he does something he does it big.... He took Braydon to Florida for a Carnival Cruise Balcony Cabin.... Man wish I turned 8!!!!!

Here are a few pictures of what they did...

Of course they flew First Class. Nothing but the best for Braydon!

 Getting Ready to board the Ship!

 Kings quarters for the week.

 The amazing waterslide

 Braydon is always thinking about others. In kids club they did a build a bear type thing and he is always thinking of his Two brothers and Mom. Thanks Braydon for the Cheerleader Bear!

Snorkeling with the Sting Ray's at Grand Cayman 

 Duns River Falls in Jamaica

 And to end the trip they went to a Miami Heat game and Sat very close to the floor!

Braydon is such a good boy and deserves this week of spoiling. We hope he always remembers to choose the right and do his best in school and life will be amazing for this kid!!!!

A new Year brings New Blessings....

We were so blessed to start this year off with Matt, Jenn and Macy.  They came for new years and stayed for just over a week. It was so much fun to have a baby in the house. My boys wanted to hold and touch and carry and feed and play with Macy! Thank you guys for coming!!!

Macy!! I seriously love this girl so much!

 Wiamea Falls

 Turtle bay.

I dont think there is anything we didn't do while they were here... We had shaved ice, went to the beach, rode the jet skiis, went to PCC! I am so grateful to have such a wonderful Brother and family!!!!

NEW YEAR NEW BLOG.....

So much has happened since I have lasted blog, but unfortunately you will not get to see or hear about it!!!! It was a crazy year..... But my new years resolution is to start blogging again......

ESL Students!!

In the month of Feburary we were so blessed to be a part of an exchange program ran by BYUH for Chinese students. We had 3 different groups! Each were so fun and different.. We miss and love them. In such a short time they became such a huge part of our lives!

They had never Jumped on a Trampoline before.....

Never been to the beach........

And they LOVED to shop!!!!