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!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Day 188 / 9 To Go: A Special Anniversary...

Posted by: Cris

Three years ago today was one of the greatest and most defining days of my life...On a beautiful Sunday in Hawaii my little Nova girl was born and immediately wrapped me tightly around her little finger.


Who knew three years later how much this little bundle would love running up and hugging her "Uncle Tim!!"


My little girl is growing up quickly. Today, I actually felt really bad that it was her birthday and we didn't tell her (see previous posts for that explanation before you start judging). So, I took them to the McDonalds with the Playland. As she always does, Juneau was playing around and taking forever to eat. When Nova finished eating her food, I told her she could go play but she said she wanted to wait for Juneau...and she did. She absolutely ADORES her big sister.











There has not been a day in the last 3 years that I haven't just been in awe at how much this little girl has changed my life and how much I can't imagine my life without her. And I still just completely melt EVERY time she says: "Daddy, I'm a princess and you're my prince!"


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