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, December 28, 2011

Fun With the Cousins

Ever since we arrived in Toleod, we have been super busy which is why I am still 10 hours behind on my daily postings.  We rolled out of Wisconsin later than expected of course because we just couldn't tear the kids aways from each other for some last minute playing and eating Mickey Mouse shaped waffles.

Nova and Finley working on simultaneous bad picture faces


These two had great times playing and eating and hanging out together the last few days.

 Griffie - cute as can be.

We got to the cousins house and immediately there were presents that desperately needed unwrapping

Juneau now thinks it is Christmas everyday

Alex & Lyndsey are now officially grown-up...making me feel old

The girls have been playing with Brent non-stop


Juneau and Nova were so excited to watch a movie with their cousins but decided they didn't want to watch what everyone else was watching so they did a private screening


Brent's basketball tournament was the highlight of Tuesday.  The chance to go run around the court at halftime and between games was the highlight for Juneau and Nova (and Alex & Lyndsey)


Grandpa and Grandma and Nova Mammaw finally arrived and the girls were super excited

 While Brent's team was winning their first game 44-7...

...some of the fans needed other things to entertain them.


Crazy fun time with the cousins...




Waiting for game 2 to be over...

...which was won by the saints 31-13 making them the holiday tournament champs:

More exciting basketball action to come on Wednesday when Alex & Lyndsey play.

Unfortunately, we will be moving on to phase 3 of the trip too soon but we will be excited to spend some time with Emilie's family. 

On a sidenote, I'm interpreting the lack of response from Hawaii to mean that as of yet, Tim and Melody haven't been able to conquer the "father - daughter" present we got them for Christmas...since they STILL haven't completely conquered the previous puzzle present we got them over a year ago, we figured it might take until at least July for this one :)


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