Hawaii, Finally

We arrived in Hawaii on March 10. We started our trip traveling with Chris's parents and staying at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. After a long trip, we were eager to check in and relax.

Adam also did a little drawing. He's actually drawing things that you can recognize now. I don't think it ever occurred to him that you needed to do that (or color inside the lines).

Adam and Lottie enjoy some TV with Rosie.

New Song

Adam was singing this afternoon. Here's a sample of his sure-fire hit:

That's not fair. That's not true. Oh yeah.

Battle on the bed. Battle on on on the bed.

Come battle with me on the bed.

Jump on the bed one time.

Jumpin' on the battle bed.

Jumpin' on the battle bed.

Not fair.

Every Army guy gets a pillow. Oh yeah.

Pockets on the head.

Battle on the bed.

I Want a Dog

Adam: "Can we put Nani in the water? Will it shrink her? I want her to be Chihuahua-sized."

Last Day of School

Thursday (June 2) was Adam's last day of school. One last hug for his awesome teacher, Ms. Lagunero.

Pictures with his girlfriend, Alyssa.

His harem - Destiny, Alyssa, and Jasmine.

Adam and his best friend, Dougie.

In front of the school.

What better way to celebrate than a court-wide pool party? Of course, they didn't spend much time in the kiddie pool, but they did have a good time.

Kids

Lottie says, "I like you. Let's hold hands!"

Adam says, "We're not playing princesses. And your name is Christy (NOT Mulan) for this game."

Soccer Pictures

Adam and Lottie got to play on the same soccer team this season. Fort Hood finally added a 3-4 year old league. Since Adam doesn't turn 5 till May, they were both Tigers. Apparently, most teams wanted to be some sort of feline. Almost every team was either the Tigers, Cougars, or Leopards. Today was their final game - they only had three.

They both did great. Adam is figuring out dribbling and scoring; although I think he's watched too many adult games - if he gets frustrated, he pushes! Lottie is tough. She is a good dribbler, but she goes whichever direction she is facing at the time.

Here's the team, minus Kalani. Cassie, Adam, Emma, Leah, Lottie, Eli, and Jasmina. Sweet kids, great parents - lots of fun!

New Things

Adam told me about something new today. Zyrtec. It's when you die from standing too close to a window during a tornado.

Lottie discovered a magical new land today as well. It's called Hollabisco, and is located in our half bathroom. Apparently it's huge.

Grown Up World

Adam told me tonight that he wants to be a grown up already.

"Because then I can talk to my dad like a grown up. Right now I sound like a funny little boy. And I will help my friend Dougie."

And we discussed his uncle Doug's upcoming wedding and what a ring bearer does.

"And after you bring up the rings, what do you do? Tackle them?"

It would make the wedding more interesting!

New Name

I was just explaining to a friend that a lot of Army brats like to change their names when they move. And then Adam tells me, "When I am five, I am going to have a new name. It will be Chuck. And my middle name will be Optimus."

Girls' Day

It's that time of year again. We celebrated Hinamatsuri today by displaying Lottie's dolls. I didn't make her any special treats, but we did eat lots of Girl Scout cookies! Lottie also picked out a special dress, so we had to take some pictures.

Our newly blooming daffodils.

These pictures capture much of Lottie's unique personality. Life would be so boring without her!

Of course, I had to take some pictures of Adam too.