Lucas' 5th Birthday!

Lucas is SO full of life, happiness and excitement which makes celebrating his birthday SO much fun!  He woke all of us up at 6am on Sunday morning because he couldn't sleep any longer.  We started the day of celebration with blueberry/chocolate chip pancakes, eggs & bacon.  

He opened up presents from the Husted crew....Lego's from Nana, bball hoop from Bowden's & Ninja costume from Uncle Chad/Angie! 

 After church, we had the Asato's over for a "Get Messy" party!!  

 Kids geared up with poncho's & goggles....not knowing what was in store.

 1.  Duck Duck Goose with a cup of FLOUR!

 2.  FLOUR fight!!

 3.  Chocolate Pudding Pie Eating Contest

 4.  Daddy WON!!  But I think he didn't really eat any of the pie....

I think they're all done "Getting Messy!"

This one was having the time of his life!!  

 Off to cleaning up and showering off.....

 Ryan installed the pool just for Luc's special day.  Here he is in "action"!!

 Jordyn, our favorite babysitter spent the day with us and the kids loved having her!!

 Lots of great presents from the Asato crew.....

We're not done yet....last thing was "Ninja School"....Luc's first Ju Jitsu class at Fight for LIFE.   

It was a FUN & FULL day & our little boy was on Cloud 9!!  As we were putting him to bed, he said, "How many more days til my next birthday??!!  Thank you to everyone for making this such and fun and memorable day for Lucas!

Riley's 9th Birthday!

Can't believe Riley's 9!!  We started the day with a "girls only" breakfast at Ruby's.  

Then off to the Pet Store to buy Riley her 1st Fish!  She picked a Beta!  A complete stranger gifted the girls a goldfish, tank & the works!  What a blessing!

We celebrated with the Asato Crew at Kamaole 3 Beach!

Riley had a special "dads day" at Maui Ocean Center...

Riley was on cloud 9 when she opened her gifts and discovered that she's finally ahead of her little sister in saving $$!!

Happy Birthday Riley!  We LOVE you and are so proud of who you are!

Valentine's Day

Our Husted men bought the girls sweets & treats!  We somehow pulled off having a pink pancake breakfast together before heading to school!!  Even had time to make some treats for our teachers!!

Riley & Malia made lollipop butterfly treats for every person in their class!  Malia went overboard and made cards for everyone in her school (hundreds), and hand puppets/rainbow loom bracelets for EVERYONE in her class!

When the kids got home from school, they found a gift from Nana Husted in the mail!!!  Hand sewn valentine bags with candies and money!!!  What a day!!

School Days

Riley and Malia are at Emmanuel Lutheran School (3rd & 2nd grades) and LOVE their school!  

Here are a few shots from their Fitness Festival and Spirit Week...

 Malia and her best friend, Tiana, dressed up together on "Twin Day!"

Lemonade Stand

Kids got creative during their winter break.  They spent a whole day prepping for their "Lemonade Stand" that we couldn't say no when they asked to take it on the road...

We have amazing neighbors....the kids made $26 and were so thrilled!  Our mailman donated $5 to the cause!!  They learned to smile & wave as people drove by and even chased away their rascal cousins who were scaring away their customers.  All evening, we heard them counting their coins with pride!  

Fall Break at Hyatt Hotel

We decided to "getaway" with the Asato crew for our Fall Break.  Kids loved playing in the pools and hanging out with their cousins!  So much more fun than staying home and doing chores!

On our last day, Levi pooped in the pool and they were forced to close everything down.  So sad.  It was no small amount of poop.  The cousins were trying to fish it all out with their scoopers and buckets but it was a total disaster.  

Time to go home.....