January

New Years Day:
We went to a fun New Years Eve party with tons of fireworks, friends and drinks. We have a great view of the midnight fireworks, so we raced home at about 11:50, and we just made it...all of us!
It's our tradition to go to the beach on New Years Day.

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Jan 2: Iao Valley



Sam found a great relaxing rock

The boys are getting ready to hike downstream


This was the first time Charlie went with the big kids




Swimming in the pools of the stream...sooooo cold, but even Charlie didn't mind it.




Haley and Charlie with Grandma

Jan 9: Whale Watch
I know everyone laways thinks they went out on the BEST whalewatch ever! But we really did! The whales were unbelievable! One whale came up on one side of the boat, and then went under the boat and came up on the other. 3 whales breached at the same time super close to the boat...just like at sea world (oh don't get me started on the sea world thing, I'm just using it as an analogy). Super fun, and the kids, my sister and my mom had a great time!









Jan 24: Vikings play in conference championships
We were in full Vikings mania for the month of January. It was a heart-breaking loss, but we did have a fun time watching the game, and hte Vikings gave us fans a lot to be proud of this year.



Haley and my sister Nancy always raid the fridge for my Bubbe's Pickles. If you like real garlic homemade pickles, you must try these pickles. They are very pricey, and you will never want another brand of pickle again.


It's like a Bud Light ad...Nancy works for Budweiser :)
Jan 30: Maui Ocean Center

My grandparents came in town for 2 weeks. They haven't been here in 9 years, and it was great to show them around Maui. The weather was a little funny while they were here with some wind and light rain. In a way it was nice because it wasn't real hot, but it did make touring a little tricky.
Their first day was a trip to the Maui Ocean Center.