In Loving Memory

Christmas this year was bittersweet. With the passing of Tyson's dad on the 22nd of December, we decided to celebrate the day anyway knowing that is what he would have wanted. It was a nice day all things considered, and having Jaden was a blessing. Here are some pictures of our day together. Jaden really got the hang of Santa Claus and opening gifts, though it did take several hours (with a breakfast break in the middle) to get it all opened up.

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To put you in the festive mood . . .

Jaden seems to LOVE hamming it up. At the "community Christmas party" he really enjoyed wearing his Elmo hat, in fact he wore it for the next few days after.

Tick Tock . . . The Countdown Begins

Aloha! I know I haven't updated in a long while, it seems as though the closer one gets to Christmas, the shorter the days become. I've had so many pictures to put up, from Maui, from the community Christmas party and day to day Jaden stuff and haven't done any of it in a long while. Well, tonight is the night. :)

First of all, we're almost ready for Christmas, just a couple of last minute items to get. It's going to be strange to be away from snow, and it scarcely feels like December. Living here can be very deceptive time-wise, it always feels like summer so it's hard to notice time passing.

Our visit from Linda and Skip was great, and I think everyone had a good time. Maui was excellent, nice to get away for a few days, and it was beautiful. I think we've told everyone by now about our trip, so I won't elaborate. Sufficed to say, it was a break much needed.

Enjoy the pictures!

Love,
Melissa

Ahhh, a Thunderstorm - In December??

Jaden is napping at the moment, and I am getting things ready for dinner, but had to update that right at this moment there is a thunderstorm. (Naturally while Jaden is asleep.) Kind of weird there's thunder in December instead of a blizzard, but even more I didn't know they even had thunder here. Best kept secret of Hawai??

Speaking of snow, yesterday we took Jaden to a free kids' Christmas event, and they had "real" snow in the parking lot for kids to play in. People waited in line for a chance to play in snow for five minutes. Strange indeed. I couldn't help but think of everyone who at this time of year might wait in line a lot longer to be rid of snow for five minutes. :)

November Pictures - A Catch Up Session

Aloha! Just a few pictures of Jaden, Tyson and I taken in November. Lots to catch up on of course, but thought these would be a nice way to start.