The Stickley family adventures started in Hawaii in 2005 when Cris and Emilie were married. The real excitement began in May 2008, when Nova was born. 2 short months later, our little June-Bug joined the family from all the way in Vietnam. The next few crazy years included Emilie being deployed to Afghanistan, while Cris and the girls moved back to Hawaii, then a long year of living apart (and a lot of trips across the Pacific Ocean), while Emilie remained in Colorado to complete her Army committment, and Cris had to stay in Hawaii for his job at the University.

In the summer of 2012, little Jude joined our family, and the whole gang reunited for good in Hawaii!

Follow our adventures, as we try to keep track of life with our 3 crazy kids, while keeping our friends and family updated on the happenings here in Hawaii!

Monday, August 24, 2009

It might take a while...

After a full week of undivided attention, constant playtime, and unlimited holding and snuggling, it might take a while for Juneau and Nova to get back into the swing of normal life now that Grandma, Grandpa, and Mammaw are back in Ohio. In fact, they are probably just getting off the plane as i write this post.

The Stickley Grandparents are huge fans of the Stickley Baby Blog, and one of the main reasons we keep this thing up and running. I know even if no one else is reading, they are oooo-ing and ahhh-ing over every picture and story about their grandbabies.
This weekend we headed up to the Air Force Academy to drive around a little and look at some of the sites. Juneau and Nova had both made it through an entire church service in their own Sunday School classes. I was shocked that they both made it through without having their little number flashed up on the screen. Nova must have worn herself out in her class, because she slept through the whole tour of the Academy. Juneau functions pretty well on little to no sleep, and stayed up to enjoy the sites.

I adore this picture of Juneau. One of my favorites ever.

the bug checking out the bomber

Juneau and her grandma and grandpa in front of the Academy Chapel Overlook

adorable

I don't think i know any other Great-Grandma's that give out piggyback rides!
Hurry back to Colorado Stickley Grandparents! We had an AWESOME week!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to de-lurk to say that you have loyal readers who are not the girl's grandparents!

Sandra & Steve said...

I've commented before but rarely, mom to a baby girl home from VN in 2008 - thanks to your family purchased the climbing slide for our playroom, daughter still loves it, by the way. Just wanted to say I do check in, nice to keep up with other adoptive families. Your kids are great!

Anonymous said...

I love hearing about the girls. I have great hopes of someday getting to see them in person and giving hugs. Love you both and those precious daughters. I enjoy Grandma & Grandpa Stickley also. The have been a great support to me since I lost Merrill. So your blog brings joy to me also. Keep it up. You all are in my prayers.
Alice