Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Winter just keeps going and going...

Once again, the weeks are just flying by and we can't wait for some warmer weather.  Once we start 'spring skiing' we start itching for some sunshine.  Nothing too exciting has been happening in the land of Hamiltons.  Just the usual, dressing like gangsters, cutting our own hair, you know.
They is Delaney, she sometimes likes to wear heavy gold chains and flat brim hats.
The girls got a new cousin to play with!  Danas son Eric has a little boy, Harrison in January.  Fun to have a baby around again.  One that doesn't sleep in my house that is.


Once again Delaney took scissors to her hair.  This time it was because a curler got 'stuck' and she just couldn't get it out.  Uh huh.  I was just in the next room - could have helped!  Long story short, teachers were questioned, neighbors alerted...then I searched the garbage cans.  Bingo.  Evidence.
Another emergency trip to BlakeBird.  Mom wins - I love a good bob.
 
Fooling around in McCall
Another spring break in McCall!  Actually the kids went to Spokane and Jesse and I stayed at home to work - it was amazing for everyone!



 Easter in McCall is a bit weird with 5 feet of snow all around.  We still managed to dye some eggs and horde some candy.



 We do love Our Lady of the Lake church.  No waiting time and everyone is in ski clothes, even on Easter Sunday!
Back in Boise the sun came out for a bit and the girls insisted on wearing dresses. 

Happy Easter!

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Mermaid Sighting

I guess this is the year of the mermaid.  Now everyone wants one!
 Birthday dinner at Papa and Grammies
 Key lime pie by request
 Litte/Big
 We took Meredith and some friends to the hot springs at Idaho City.  
Sofia was feeling the nice weather.

 Everyone happy but Quinn.  Status quo.


Thursday, February 04, 2016

Meredith Turns 10!

We celebrated a big birthday on 2.4.16.  
I can't believe she is 10 and we've been parents for a decade!
Turned an old '1' year old hat into a '10' year old hat.
Birthday doughnuts for all - except those of us battling the flu (story for another time).
 Jesse, Delaney (home sick) and I brought pizza and treats to the 4th graders today.
It was such a fun little classroom party that everyone enjoyed!




 The birthday tradition on Mr. Ellis's class is that he draws a picture behind the birthday boy or girl. 
Meredith got a dolphin ballerina!
 All the rage - Fin Fun mermaid tails that you swim in...looks like a downing waiting to happen!
 By request spaghetti and key lime pie at Papa and Grammys for the birthday girl

 Yea, only nine candles.  Mom is not good at math.
 This little munchkin is such a big girl now and we love her to pieces!

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Hawaii 2016

We'll just get right to it.  Same place, same people - lots of fun!
Brought the tubes for 'Granny Floats'

It's cool to wear your suit backwards.  We discovered quickly that showing your buns is totally IN.

Squad
The Dolphin for some fish and chips as all the beaches on the North side of Kauai were closed.
New tribal tattoo for AJ or did he put sunscreen on then lean against a boogie board?

Lots and lots of buns this trip.
So glad that AJ, Shannon and Logan joined us.  These two had a great time!
On our walk to Allerton Beach.  
Just a little morning trespassing.
The climb over the rat infested bamboo piles is totally worth it!
Our favorite secret spot - Allerton
Shannon busting coconuts.

We are good at vacationing!
Freshies


Allerton has a fresh water pond
Couple of crossfit junkies can't pass up a handstand opportunity.

We played for hours in the waves!





Totally worth the short hike!
Emory and Quinn digging to China
On my Christmas list.  Would be totally cool to take the kids to school in.


Beach nap by the grandmas.
Rare white pineapple that was more expensive than I want to admit.  
It was delicious!


She couldn't put it down!
Uncle time
Guys at the BBQ.  Pretty sure Roger is giving me the finger.
Tired girls watching TV
8pm - time for bed!


Naturally Shannon was an expert after 30 minutes.
BIG step for Quinn.  Snorkeling all by herself
Had to get a new hat after the Seahawks losss.
Tried to take more pics of Jesse and I.  Wet hair isn't a good look.

Adult beverages at Brenneckes!

Saw it all on our early morning walks.  Dolphins, whales, turtles, monk seals!
Stroll through the gardens




Trending - sunburns and cocktails

Beautiful Plantation, love it there
Don't love the red eye