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!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Grilling out in February

Cris and I were both off work on Monsay, and the girls had no school, so we celebrated the day off by heading to Waikiki to swim in the pool at the Hale Koa. Apparently everyone else had the same idea, because there was actually a line to get into the pool, and we had to wait for a group of 7 to leave before our group of 7 could enter! But once we were there, we had a blast...

Jude was stylin' in his cap 
After spending the afternoon swimming, we headed over to the Hamilton's for dinner. I sometimes take for granted the fact that we are able to grill in February! Having the Ohio gang here is a good reminder, however, and it's fun to hear the updates on what the temperature is back home.
Tim grilled THE BEST steaks in the whole wide world, and dinner was amazing! It was fun to get to see Aunt Wally and Oma on face time (although the spotty internet connection made it a bit difficult),
The girls, of course, had a great time...
And it was fun to meet the newest member of the Hamilton gang - Cassie, their new (and nearly toothless) cat!

Nova picked out a special book for Grandpa to read....can you guess what it is?
Seven Little Postmen!
Meanwhile, our Big Boy Jude has been learning a new skill - Eating from a spoon! He is also starting to sit up almost on his own!
Last night we ventured out for an evening of Glow Golf.  We had a great time....at least for the first 12 holes or so. I'm not sure 4 year olds are cut out for a whole 18 holes....but it was still great fun. Especially watching the competition play out between 2 competitive Stickley men :)
Thursday is Gymnastics! Juneau moved up from the Gymmini class to the Level I class this week!
Nova is getting much more comfortable on the balance beam.  She used to find ways to avoid even walking across it, but now she does her little maneuvers, and makes it all the way to the end.
We have a few more days to cram every bit of fun possible before the Stickleys head back to Ohio! Now if the weather would just cooperate....It's been really rainy, so I am hoping the sun will come out!


1 comments:

ginadewitt said...

Absolutely love your update! Love your family!