Weekly Update #8

July 2nd - 8th, 2016

The weeks just keep flying by and I don't know how we're keeping up!  My girls are absolutely adorable and my heart is so full of love for my little Wolfepack -- daddy Wolfe especially :)

Saturday started off with a long and tiring hike to Hamama Falls over in Kaneohe.  It's a lot of incline and all the little hiking legs were struggling just a bit.  Our friends the Sauls joined us, but we were outnumbered by the children 3 to 5. It was fun, but exhausting.  When we got home, we hosted a pool party for our hanai nieces (close family friends).  It was a cute little party, and it seemed like everyone had a good time.  Later that evening we had game night and stayed up a little later than we should have!

Sunday was lovely.  After church we had a birthday party at Nimitz Beach.  Lily jumped to her heart's content in the bounce house and we played by the beach while Mike {tried} to surf--although the waves didn't cooperate.

Later that evening, super daddy swooped in and let mommy have some girl time with a dear friend!  We went to see Kelsea Ballerini at Schofield, then watched a chick flick together in our PJs.  By the time I got home, the boys were having a game night and the girls were fast asleep!  We didn't speak too much of the evening events.  I just know it involved a long walk in the neighborhood, Lily wiping poop all over her room and Emma not taking the bottle from Mike.  I didn't ask many questions.  It was a great night!

Monday, the 4th of July, was spent at Rest Camp with Robbie and Drew.  Although it was blazing hot, it was a BEAUTIFUL day at the beach.  We stayed until after lunch and headed back home for nap time.  Later in the evening (after I put Emma to bed), I took Lily to a friend's house to let her watch the Ko Olina fireworks from their balcony. They weren't loud, but we had the headphones just in case.

Tuesday was spent lounging around and cleaning.  We also ran some errands in the afternoon while daddy played soccer.  The girls were so cute in their matching Bears cheer leading outfits.

Wednesday we hosted a Pool Party Potluck at our house.  It was a nice time with friends and tons of yummy food!  Later that afternoon we ran errands at Home Depot and had dinner at Wendy's.

Thursday morning, we went to Green World Coffee Farm in Wahiawa.  Lily loved spending time wandering through the coffee shrubs and getting lots of energy out.  Later that afternoon, we met up with some friends at Hau Bush so daddy could surf.

Finally on Friday, we hit up the park for Club Connection, then ran some more errands.  Lastly, we prepped the house for our visitors that are here this week.  Here's to another fun-filled week!!

Weekly Update #7

June 25th - July 1st, 2016

Another busy week in the books.  We started last weekend with a potluck at Bellows.  The girls loved the beach!!  We took them both out in the waves and they did great.  

After church on Sunday, we went to Hau Bush and surfed with Mitch, then went to Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch.  Mike bought the girls a Jeep from Craigslist and they tested it out.  Emma wasn't impressed with Lily's driving skills.

We went to a play group and took a trip to the dentist on Monday.

Tuesday, Emma had a a well check up and some shots, then we went to Ko Olina for beach day and hung out with some friends we hadn't seen in a while.

Wednesday, we went to McDonald's play place with some friends, then to Minions at the $1 movie.  

We also had lots of tea parties.

We went shopping.

We made (and ate) chicken pot pie.

We walked to the park.

Enjoyed some daddy time.

And Lily climbed the bars by herself!

Friday night we had the Stewarts over for a BBQ.

Weekly Update #6

June 18th - 24th, 2016

Sorry this update is a little late.  Time got away from me and the weekend was over before I was able to post about last week.  Oh well.  

**Side Note** 

I started this new study in Acts with She Reads Truth.  I've been able to keep up with the reading now for almost two weeks.  It's good to be in God's word with other women around the world!

Now... Let's back track to Father's Day weekend.  

We celebrated Daddy by going to the Honolulu Zoo for the first time as a family [woot woot]!  We woke up bright and early and headed down to Waikiki for pancakes at Wailana Coffee House (daddy's mommy's favorite).  It wasn't too long of a wait.  After we filled up on a delicious breakfast, we headed to the zoo to cash in our annual family zoo pass.  It was given to Lily on her birthday by two of my best friends!  Thanks Kim and Brooke :)  It was a hot day, but a fun experience.

We saw elephants.

And Koi fish.

Lily got to pet the goats.

And even talk to some...

Emma liked them too!

And of course we had a little playground time.

We saw lots of other animals too, I just didn't get to capture them all.  When we were all tuckered out, we headed back home for nap time.  Once the girls got their energy back, we loaded them up again and headed out for Makaha to spend time with the Garrett Ohana. 

Emma enjoyed some pool time. 

And so did the rest of the family!

We stayed a little later than we probably should have to get the girls home at a decent hour, but all that went down the drain anyway because we had some friends come and sleep over that night.  Rick and Marlo brought their clan to stay the night since Rick had the Father's Day Regatta in Nanakuli the next morning.  Set up starts super early and families are there most of the day...  It was fun chatting with them into the night and seeing the kids play together.  Lily and Cora both stayed up way past their bedtimes, but it was a good time!

On Sunday we visited a new church and went to the early service at 8:00am. After nap time we headed out to White Plains for some sand, sun and surf...

Lily enjoyed showing sissy the "ways of the sand" [since she's the expert] 

Daddy wanted stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut to top off his Father's Day weekend, so that's what he got!  We brought it home and ate our favorite pizza outside by the pool.  

Monday morning I hosted a Pool Party Potluck.  About 8-10 moms came with their kiddos to swim and hang out.  It's always a good time.  It's hard to remember what we did that night, but I'm sure it was something fun.

Tuesday we went to another pool party for Lily's 2014 Play Group at the Kamakana Swim Club.  Later, Mike played soccer and I took the girls to Target to pick up a few things.

On Wednesday, Emma turned 6 months.  So we did her photo shoot in the morning, them went to Recipe Club at our friend's house down the street.  It was super low key and just what we needed that day...

Here's Lily and Emma side by side at six months!

I believe we went to White Plains on Wednesday after nap time, but I honestly can't remember.  I know we went to the beach at least three four times that week because we left things each time!  First our sand toys, then our beach blanket and finally a Tommy Bahama beach chair.  Something is seriously wrong with our brains...

Anyway, Thursday was another big day.  We decided to drive to Waikiki again to crash the 2013 Play Group at the Zoo.  Lily has a lot of friends in that one, plus it was my friend Lindsey's last MOMS Club event before she moved to Rhode Island.  

Emma enjoying the ride :)

Lily loving the elephants!

Getting a glimpse of the playful penguins.

Watching the Wart Hogs.

Zebras and Giraffes.

We were all tuckered out after that, but Mike really wanted to go the beach that afternoon... we sucked it up and did it!  It wasn't so bad, but the waves weren't that great.

Finally!  We made it to F R I D A Y!  We capped off our crazy week with yet another trip to Waikiki.  We met up with some friends at the Hale Koa hotel and played in the pool for a few hours while eating burgers poolside.  Ahhhh, the life...

Ethan and Lily.  You guys will be missed!

Seriously, I'm tired after remembering this crazy week.  I can't even believe it happened.  Friday night was laid back.  I made BBQ chicken and roasted carrots, we went on a family walk in the rain, and we turned in early. 

Stay tuned for more Wolfepack Adventures next week.  They don't seem to stop...