Hawaii will never get old for us. We love it here. There is so much to do that we have trouble trying to fit it all in! I know, tough problem huh? ;) We have been back to Hanauma Bay a couple times for snorkeling. The whole family has seen a turtle, except for ME!!! If fact, last weekend Ben, Blake and I were snorkeling. Blake's mask started to leak, so I took him in the fix it and to take a break. Not 2 mins later, Ben came across a turtle and was able to follow it for a while!!! So awesome!
We finally bought season tickets for Wet-N-Wild. Took the boys for the first time yesterday. They had a blast. We stayed in the 2 kids areas just about the whole time. Blake went on a few rides with us. Definitely will be seeing a lot of that place. It will be so much easier for me to take the kids there instead of the beach when Ben isn't with us. I'll take pictures next time.
I have to say that I really like Hope Chapel West Oahu! I have been to churches similar to it in the past but this one is very different in the most important ways. They are so welcoming and so real! I attended the monthly womens service last night. The message was all about working to keep your marriage strong. There is nothing in this world that I more than growing old with Ben. Making him happy everyday of his life is my life's mission. I want to raise our boys and watch their journeys together. I love hearing tips on how to do that. Sometimes we get so lost in the everyday stuff to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. So a few tips from last night: compliment each other regularly, flirt and laugh together, ask for forgiveness and give forgiveness, consider and fullfill eachother's needs.
It was really good for me to hear her message. I am so lucky. Ben and I have both made mistakes but we always hang on to our family. Everytime one of us has pulled away, the other just hangs on and fights harder. We make eachother want to be better people. The biggest thing I need to work on is letting go of the past. I want to show Ben that I appreciate every sacrafice he has made for me and our family. I am really going to try to look past the small things and not get so huffy if the toilet seat is up ;) Anger is such a powerful emotions and it takes so much away from you. Our home is a place for laughter, love and security. I want God to be with us every step of the way. Start living more in the reflection of Jesus.
We have a very exciting month. Our friends, Frank and Tabitha are bringing their family to Hawaii for a vacation! They will not be staying with us but at least we will get the chance see old friends. :) Then on the 18th, Nikki and her family are coming to stay with us for a week! I am soooo excited to see her and spend a whole week with them.
1 month from today school starts! Hunter is starting kindergarten!!! I can't believe it.
