Christmas 2012

Finally Im getting around to posting Christmas 2012.

We had a lot of fun. We spent Christmas in Juneau this year, it was the year for my side of the family but we couldn't come up with the money to go.  It was a great year, the girls had tons of fun. Samantha was actually really into it, she was 2 by then so she kind of understood a little.. :)  She liked the idea of getting toys. We talked about the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of Christ, but she didn't understand that as easily!

 Checking the cookies to see if Santa came

 Santa came- Sammy just learned how pedal her bike in July of 2013

 the Uke that I got Sione but it ended up being cracked, Sad!

 the favorite toy, the girls both play with it

Christmas day picture

Kira's first braid

In November of 2012 Kira taught herself how to braid hair. She learned on one of her  Barbie's.  It was so cute to see her get so excited about it. I was super impressed... If only she would be so dedicated at riding her bike, or reading or tying her shoe.. but Ill take what I get.. Im a proud mama. Kira is a hard worker and wants everything to be perfect. :)

4th of July 2013

This year Sione's broker invited us to be part of the Flat Rate Realty float for the 4th of July parade.  I was a little hesitant because I didn't want to be in the parade if it was raining and here in Juneau its rains almost every day. But we were lucky and blessed enough to not have rain during the parade or the whole day.  The parade was fun, the kids were throwing most of the candy, so we ran out before the end of the parade.  But they had a blast.  Later that day we went to Douglas to watch the soapbox races, dog frisbee throwing contest and just be a part of the festivities. the day before the 4th we went to  some activities fort he 4th and Samantha participated in a watermelon eating contest and then we all participated in a contest to find sand dollars. If you found a sand dollar with a number 1-10 on it then you got 5 dollars. pretty sweet. Kira found the number 10 sand dollar. She was so excited.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Duck Pond June 2013

There is this awesome duck pond here in Juneau, the girls love to go to.  The ducks go crazy when we bring bread to feed them. We saw a mama duck and her ducklings this time.

Our Family Walk June 2013

We had a few great sunny days after we got  home from vacation so we went on a few walks. It felt so awesome walking outside and feeling the sunshine.

Home School

So we have decided to homeschool Kira for kindergarten.  Its going to be an adventure and Im still not sure If I'll be able to do it but im going to try it out this year and see if its something I can do in the future.   Wish us luck!

Kira's Preschool Graduation May 2013

Kira graduated from preschool May 17, 2013, she did so well this year and is so excited for kindergarten.  I cant find all the rest of the pictures from graduation, ill have to keep looking!  :(
 

 Right before Graduation: Kira, Walter, Damien and Gia