Hawaii 2009

First day in Hawaii

View from our bedroom


Maunawili Falls, started out a little rough but ended with a smile on my face!






Derek and Nicole

Me, Mckelle, and Breanne

Almost all the boys, lindsey and I

Devin and I

Devin and I jumping




Pali Lookout




Lindsey and I shaking it at the Hawaiian Luau at Ko Olina


Waimea Beach doing a little bit of everything like body surfing, boogie boarding, and catching the suns rays

Lindsey's entertainment

Can you see devin in that wave?

Devin and Joe

Devin, Chris, Derek, and Joe

Can you see my father in law in that wave?

Mckel, Breanne, Me

Devin and Derek



After a day at Waimea beach we headed over to Sunset beach to watch the sunset and found the O'neil world cup surf competition. Too bad we were alittle late to see any action or anyone famous, maybe next time!!







Got to have me some Matsumoto Shaved Ice


Walking around Turtle Bay Resort and taking a segway ride along the beach, jungle, and golf course at Turtle Bay





Eating dinner at Roy's


Our last day in Hawaii we spent our time at Pearl Harbor, Shopping at Nordstrom Rack, and eating our last meal at Duke's on Waikiki Beach




Pearl Harbor



Eating at Duke's

Happy Birthday Tate

Tate turned 1 on November 27 and I still can't believe he is already that old. He is growing up so fast. We are having so much fun watching him grow and develop and learn new things. Some things about Tate: He took his first 6 steps on Nov. 24, he has mastered the stairs going up and down, he loves getting into every single drawer in the kitchen, he loves to FREEZE when asked, he gives open mouth kisses, he loves the bath tub and has discovered a new toy that is attached to him 24/7, he is definitely a daddy's boy, he claps his hands and cheers when anyone else does, waves at everyone where ever we go, he is so happy all the time, talks to himself all day long and to me like I know exactly what he is saying, and loves to cuddle right before he goes to bed and right when he wakes up. We love our little Tate and couldn't imagine life without him. Happy Birthday Tater!!


Party Decorations and Party guests








Present time
Tate had so many helpers to help him open up all his gifts. Thanks everyone.





He wasn't too sure about the cake at first, but ended up liking it after all.








Clean up Clean up




Couldn't get enough of his balloons

Angry Eyes

Tate's new thing to do




Those angry eyes are always followed by a smile!

Birthdays, Jazz game, more babies, and Tate's new favorite toy

On the first sunday of this month my mom had us all over for sunday dinner to celebrate my nephew and nieces Birthday's. I love getting together with my family, we alwasys have so much fun together. Thanks so much mom for all you do and for all the yummy dinners each Sunday!!

Birthday Girl

Birthday Boy

Get ready josh this will, literally, be you soon!

Tate and Aunt Kenzi

"Best Cousins"


This coming May and June there will be two new additions to my side of the family. My brother Josh and his wife Danielle announced that they are pregnant and My brother Jeramy and his wife Kelley announced that they are pregnant. We are so excited for them, but sad that they will not be able to go on The Rice Family Cruise in May. (Josh and Danielle's little girl wore this adorable shirt to announce their new addition.)


We love going to the Jazz games and are very fortunate to go as much as we do, Thanks to Devin's parents. This last week we were able to invite my parents and my brother and his son. It was so much fun to have them all there. Thanks Joe and Melinda for all the tickets.


Like Father like son

My brother and his son

My amazing parents

All tuckered out


Of all the toys he has I don't know why he chooses my rolling pin as his favorite. That thing is so heavy I don't see how he crawls around with it all over the house. I think Santa is debating if he should bring Tate any toys this year for Christmas cause he seems so amazed with all the things in the kitchen cupboards.