Aloha!

Why the lack of posts, you might ask? For a great reason: Last week Wes, Kelston and I were able to go on a fabulous vacation to Oahu, Hawaii!! We had a great time. It was our first time there. THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR PARENTS FOR WATCHING JAZLYN AND MATSEN!!!! It was so great to be able to spend a whole week with Wes and Matsen. It's a piece of cake to take care of one child, compared to three!! Jazlyn and Matsen got spoiled rotten by their grandparents and did great. I missed them a lot, but it was definitely rejuvenating to not have to cook, clean, or break up fights for a week!!! Kelston was a great traveler, especially for the large amount of time he was restrained to his stroller and car seat and having to nap on the go. I think he thoroughly enjoyed being an only child for a week, and he started becoming a daddy's boy too.
Some of the highlights to our trip, besides the break from everyday life, were: Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian cultural center, a magic show, a boat ride (that was a highlight for Wes--I was trying not to be sick), the Dole Plantation, a nature walk to a waterfall, the beautiful beach, and being in the warm sunshine!!

China town: This was one of Wes's favorite parts. There are tons of Chinese people in Hawaii and Wes was excited to eat some authentic Chinese food, including char su, Wes's all time favorite food that he ate a lot of while he was on a mission for our church in Hong Kong. You know it's authentic when there's meat hanging from the window.

I had to throw in this last picture of Matsen I took of him today. My kids definitely have my love of chocolate and love having the privilege of licking the spoon. Matsen made sure none of it went to waste (except for what got stuck to his face and hands).

This mischievious little face just melts my heart.