Billy's first trip to the farm!

Headed to Tillamook in the truck!

Trying out the swings

Playing cornhole. 

When did we become a dog family? Charlie was too cool, but Mimi, Dale, and Doc were up for a photo. 

Happy baby in happy baby pose. 

Tuckered out little boy. I love when he sleeps when I hold him. 

Tummy time and Charlie time. 

We took the truck so that we could bring home a goat. Annie did not want to come with us... And Dale DID NOT want to get in the truck next to her. It was kind of a nightmare! It took about half an hour but the both got in! 

Victory photo!

Molokai 2012 Part 2

The rest of the trip we got into the Christmas spirit while my mom made a little tree on the window with Xmas cards, Windy put together a palm with lights and a Santa hat top. So cute. We tried to maximize beach time and sunshine time, and Ian and I went on a tough 4 mile run into the trade winds. That made for a very slow pace but a ton of endorphins :)

As a family, we also went stand up paddle boarding... All 7 of the Bormans. Not gonna lie, I was a little nervous when everyone said they were interested, but it was such a fun experience! A few minor falls (not me ;), some turtles up really close, a rain storm, pretty rainbows, and some crazy surf... But overall it was a great time!

I got home just in time for Christmas with Brian, and looking back at the trip, I had a great vacation!

Molokai 2012

The Bormans rented the beach house on Molokai for the holidays this year after having a great experience here last year. It is a beautiful house and prime beach location, but hard to get to. I worked Sunday and flew out first thing Monday and made it to Honolulu without a hitch, but when I went to check in for my flight to Molokai on the local flight and found out that it was canceled. No call, no email, just cancelled without my knowledge. Awesome, thanks for the customer service. The other airlines had Molokai flights that were not canceled, but were totally full. I may, or may not, have cried a little in the tiny commuter terminal at the airport. Luckily, my friend Nicole lives in Maui and very luckily had not left for her Winter Break in Seattle with her family yet, so they were home and ready to take me in :) I caught a last minute Maui flight and booked a Maui-Molokai flight the next day, which was at the same time as their flight to Seattle. a little detour that was a little expensive, but totally worth it. It was great to see one of my best friends since I just happened to be in the area :) she saved the day, and it felt comfortable and homey to be with them. I am so thankful for my friend!

A day later than expected I made it to Molokai and got to spend some time at the beach with my family. Here are day one's Molokai pics: