Full of Family and their friends

It was fun to see Joseph's friend David come home from his mission. He came over and it was like he hadn't been gone. It was the beginning of a month full of games and Pokemon Go runs. We then saw Ethan. The buddies were back together again. Earlier in December we visited the remotw island of Kauai. Our Trip there was so tropical and beautiful and full of figuring out coopertaion with the whole extended family. When I got back, it seemed all about Spencer's teeth and continues to be so. However, we started getting the plus ones coming to town. First Emmy and Laura, then Jordon made a surprise appearance of of Joseph's trunk. Celia had a few trip to the mall with Patrick and Joseph and spent time over at Joseph's house. They talked a lot over discord as well. I love visitng the giving tree at our mall to donate help with water and toilets in other country's. We had a cold snap here and I ran a bunch of coats to Deseret Industries in hopes ofhaving coats for those that need it. I sent Christmas cards as a hopre to say Hi to all I could and let them know I was thinking about them. We had Christmas Eve dinner here and It was fun to host and the ham was so yummy. We did Christmas Brunch at my Mom's and visited Spence for our yearly family picture out in front of his house. He is in a good spot where he is at and we are very grateful. For New year's we had 12 people for posole and Just Dance gamming. It was a blast. I can't believe how blessed we are to have so many friends that came to visit our kids and all the things they did with those friends even not at our house. We are truly blessed with great relationships which are so important in life.

Kauai, Firsts

Kauai was so wonderful. I was so happy Brian could come to Hawaii with us. It was our first time visiting this island and it did not dissapoint. There were so many parts and pieces to this vacation. We had different arrival dates for different family members. Emmy was Surpised to have Jordon decide to come along and they enjoyed it so much. The first group with her, and my folks, Jordon, Tanya, and Addison got to tour the Napali Coast. They loved seeing dolphins and whales and couldn't say enough good things about their time. They hiked and had fancy shaved ice. We all got to go to a luau together(except Celia opted out.) and enjoyed many a sunset and explored the whole island. I am a big fan of Princeville, It was so well maintained and quiet and having a condo near the cliffs was extremely relaxing and beautiful. We loved seeing the Fern Grotto on a boat and our Napali Coast boat ride was quite adventurous like a roller coaster. I was glad I had a waterproof jacket as I was pelted by the waves on our way to the viewing area. Once arrived, We got closer to the land than anyone, I bet. I saw the back of the boat only a foot or two from the island. The food was good and the sunset did not disaapoint. Joseph really enjoyed the ride and that made me happy. I saw waterfalls and got to stay two days later after most of the family had left and going to the gardens was quite the treat. Everything was great. Church was spiritual, The Big SUV was fun to drive around, the food and trips to costco were wonderful. I went into jaquzzi every day. Stresses happened, but were resolved and I have a new dislike for cerain loud birds, but the positiviely of the area trumps any ill feelings experienced there. Emmy and I got to stop at a pond that was so clean and clear and still. I can see why the island wants to protect the area and keep it free from polution. I also like the cave we went in. It isnt like me to explore a cave, but I felt like it was a cool place with a history and I loved the nature and experience there. Hawaii is expensive, but I hope to go again someday. It is a treasured place to see and experience.