HAWAII

We are back from our vacation in paradise! WOW, what an amazing experience we had. We are definitely planning a return trip! For any of you contimplating the trip, definitely worth every penny! All of this wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for John's wonderful grandparents and my awesome parents and sister. Thanks so much guys for taking time out of your busy lives to hang out with our kids!!

NOW, back to REALITY!!!!
"Chinaman's Hat"
A breathtaking view from Pounders Beach
Up close and personal with a sea turtle.
Getting some air!

The view from our hotel. The USS Arizona Memorial
The names of over 1100 who died on the USS Arizona.

So thankful for those who have served and those who are serving!

Part of the USS Arizona still visible from above the water
Beautiful sunset on Waikiki
...and another Majestic moutain view from a beach heading up the coastline.

Enjoying our drink......soooooo good!!
Our yummy pineapple smoothie at the PCC Luau.
The roasted pig that we partook of!!

The most beautiful flowers!

In front of the Temple...amazing!
For all you BYU Hawaii alumni....
Picture from a canoe ride at the PCC

Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay
Our dinner cruise on the ocean.
The boat, Startlet, that we cruised on!
The famous, Diamondhead, taken from our cruise.

Carol's Interview

Hey everyone!
Here is an amazing link for you to check out if you have been following Carol's story. There was an incredible fundraiser for her in Enumclaw this past weekend....and SHE WAS THERE! The TV station interviewed her and here is the interview........

http://www.komonews.com/home/video/28703094.html?video=pop&t=a

-AMY

KNDU TV Tri-Cities News Story

Hello everyone! I just wanted to post another link to a story that a TV station in Tri-Cities did on Carol. It is a pretty good one, with lots of pictures. Check it out:

http://www.kndu.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=2908670&at1=News&h1=Kennewick%20Woman

Thanks,
Amy

FYI

If any of you are interested in hearing more about Carol's story, a TV station in Seattle did an interview with her husband and family. Go to www.komonews.com to watch a clip from the interview.

Brock's first day of Preschool!

Wednesday was Brock's first official day of being a student!! Yep, he finally started Preschool! He was so excited and can't wait for Monday so he can go back! The house is SO QUIET without the two oldest......but, I think I can get used to that!!!!!

Silent Auction for Carol

Carol and her oldest daughter, Chloe!

For any of you interested, a friend of Carol's has put together a silent auction for Carol and her family to help pay for about $80,000 of inpatient treatment that IS NOT covered by their insurance. The auction starts Thursday at 6:00 P.M. There are some really cute things. Take a look, and feel free to bid!!! It is definitely going to a good cause!
http://www.auctionforcarol.blogspot.com/

Thanks,
Amy

Last days of summer.....

We had a fun, long weekend. First went to the WW Fair and Frontier Days parade on Saturday. The kids had a blast......lots of candy and horses!! On Monday we headed over to Pendleton to go to the aquatic center there. It was the last day of the season and we hadn't been the whole summer, so we thought, what the heck!! It was a cooler day, but that didn't matter to the kids....they had so much fun! We are trying to upload a video of Brock practicing his forward rolls in the pool. Having a little difficulty so we will try and post it when we figure out the problem!

Mommy couldn't resist letting Ella have a little taste of a sucker!

Ella on the bouncy swing.....loved it!

Emrey conquered her fear of the water slide....yeah!!!
She was so relieved she could touch at the end!

Emrey's first day of school!

Last Tuesday Emrey started first grade! She was so excited for school to start. She really likes her teacher and the kids in her class. We know she will have a great year! She is such an awesome student...keep up the great work Em! We love you!