Crazy Hat Day

Matthew's school celebrates St. Patrick's Day by dressing up in green, having a hot dog lunch, and making "crazy hats" including a parade and voting.  The 8th graders decide who wins in each category based on criteria.  This was our first year, so I really didn't know what to expect or how crazy some of these hats would be.  Matthew seemed very satisfied with his creation and even won in his class for "most clovers".  He ended up losing in the overall school vote (to Olivia and her "cloverst" creation!) but he had fun and it was really fun to see some of the hats.

 Nolan, Maggie, and Maggie waiting for the festivities to begin!

Olivia and friend's hat creation.

 Matthew and some friends

 Doing some dance moves...always!

Heading Home

Here is my final installment of pictures.  I know there have been a lot so I appreciate you bearing with me:)  We spent the last day at the pool and the beach and bbq'd at the hotel.  Then the Shirzad's wanted to take a picture in the same spot where they had taken a picture last year so we did that.  It was such a wonderful vacation and I hope to visit there again someday!!

 Tried to boogie board again but the waves were a little unpredictable.

 The Shirzad's.

Aloha Honua Kai...may we see you again soon!

Luau

One of my most favorite nights was the night we went to the Luau.  It wasn't at our hotel but the Shirzad's had been there before so they knew what to do!  We paid for VIP which when you have kids is TOTALLY worth the money.  You get to enter first, which puts you right in the front and eat first (need I explain that part?!) The kids had a blast and went up on the stage to dance with the dancers.  The food was delicious and it was a nice evening thank goodness!

 Patiently waiting to get in!

 Maggie took this picture of me and Khalid!

 Practicing his hula skills.

 We were literally in the front row!

 The pig that they dug up!

 On stage preforming.

 After the show with the Male dancer.

Maui Part III

This is the day that it was POURING down rain.  This day was tough because I knew the kids wanted to play at the beach but it was just pouring.  We decided to try a glass bottom boat which was ok but it was raining so hard that the divers couldn't find much at the bottom.  They ended up giving us a "rain check" for another visit.  These first pictures are just of the kids being silly in the morning!

 Here is the glass bottom boat.  Of course Maggie had to go to the bathroom as soon as the boat left so she had to go off the side...yeah it wasn't pretty.

 The divers would bring animals up to the glass part of the boat.

 The next day was GORGEOUS at the pool!  It was hot and sunny...just what we all needed!

 This was about our 11 o'clock snack time:)

 We kind of each took turns swimming with the kids and it was so nice not to have to be "on" 24/7!

 My bathing beauty!

A Break in the Maui Pictures

I am going to take a day break posting Maui pictures so I can post some more belly shots.  These are from 2 weeks ago but you get the drift!  I had my 24 week check up today and everything seems to be on track.  I haven't gained too much weight (thank god Maui didn't ruin me!), blood pressure is normal, baby is moving up a storm, and I am not having any noticeable contractions so I am feeling good about this check up.  I have my glucose test and another ultrasound next time at 28 weeks so I am looking forward to seeing the baby all jacked up on sugar but other than that the glucose test sucks:(  Oh well!  Anyway, here are some shots done by Kelli.  A tad more flattering:)

I do feel like I carry really high but lately I think he has shifted and I am carrying lower.  Who knows though that could be me:)