Cone Head

Poor Kaia was fixed this week and has to wear a cone and she is hating it. I thought that she would slow down a little but having surgery hasn't slowed her at all.

Ok, Now I can breath...

Life is getting back to normal. We are settled into our place in Kailua and even added a new addition to our family. Hudson had a new little sister, Kaia (Hawaiian for "Of The Sea").

(Hudson and Kaia)

Rob has been busy with his new job as XO of MSST Honolulu. Goes in before the sun comes up and doesn't usually make it home until after the sun goes down. That is ok because we have a lot of fun exploring the islands on the weekends. Rob has also been training for the Maui Marathon this September. In a few weeks we will be venturing over to the Big Island for a half marathon.

I have been busy working as well. Back with Thomson for round two. Was in Arizona this past January for the Global Sales Meeting and it was great getting to see old friends again. I love to work remotely, but you miss the office shenanigans.

(Julie, Marcy, Amber and Me)

This past fall we had Adrianne and her fiance Paul come out as our first house guest. They loved surfing and Paul can really "Paddle Out". We had fun kayaking in Kaneohe Bay and the sun burn was worth the experience...next time remember water proof sunblock when you are in the water. While Rob and I worked during the week they ventured over to Maui and enjoyed the beaches of the Ritz.

(Paul and Adrianne on the North Shore)

The Loewes were our second group of visitors. Rob and I both had to work during week again so they spent time on the Big Island. The found a beach that actually has green sand...on our next trip over there I am going to have to find it. We ended up doing Sunday Brunch at the Officers Club at the Marine Corp base and all ate way too much food, but it was so good. It was great getting to spend time with Jeana and Nic (we need to plan a trip to Chicago soon).

(Nic and Jeana in Waikiki)

Finally, Mom and Dad Morgan came to stay with us over Christmas. They spent a lot of time at the beach and exploring everything historical that the islands had to offer. It was great getting to spend Christmas with them. Western Michigan Men's Basketball was in town playing at the Diamond Head Classic so we got to watch them play on Christmas Day.

(Mom and Dad Morgan landing in Honolulu)