A Little About Cisco

Here is a picture of little Cisco relaxing in his kennel. We use the term "little" loosely. At sixteen weeks old, he tips the scales at 12 lbs eight oz (I do not have an "eight" button on our laptop keyboard). From tail to snout, he measures 24 inches long. The vet tells us that he is predominantly Golden Retriever with a little Beagle mixed in. Cisco is golden brown with a black strip on his tail. He has a white chest and floppy ears. They tell us that he probably will not get over 35 pounds. After his first vet's appointment, the nurse handed us a bag of dog food for "large breeds" ,and I said to Barbie, "Can we instead get the bag of food to keep him small?" He is a good little dog. We are enjoying having him around. Cisco likes to run, jump, and dig. Jarod loves to play and run alongside Cisco. Dianna is still skittish around Cisco; although, she is getting better. He is so much fun to have around. At his last appointment, the vet said that we needed to help Cisco socialize with more people than jsut the family, so he does not bite people out fear. There is a dog park in town, so I think we are taking Cisco to the park on Saturday. We love you all. Hope you enjoyed this little write up of our new family friend. Alofas to you all.

Blue Angels' Veteran's Day Air Show

So we did not go to the air show, but a co-worker did, and was nice enough to share his photos. I hope you like them; I know I did.
This first one is of the Blues doing some manuevers over the crowd's heads. This next pic is of the Blues coming at the crowd performing one of their spectacular stunts.

These next two pictures are the coolest pictures of the bunch that he sent around in the email. These were at the close of the show - the fireworks display and fireballs are just so cool.
Hope you all enjoyed the pictures, even though I didn't take any of the pictures in this blog. I thought they were really cool and wanted to share them with everyone. Love you all. Should have some new pictures of the Munchkins this weekend. Alofas.

Birthday Parties and Beachy Pics

This weekend, Jarod received an invitation to a birthday party at Chucky Cheese. It was great fun...loud but fun. Our first picture is of Dianna enjoying some birthday cupcake. She is adorable!

Dianna and Barbie went to a "Mother-Daughter Tea Party" where the children got to decorate and participate in a box fashion show. So cute.Here are Jarod and me at the birthday party. We were putting on shoes again after Jarod attempted to climb in the playground.Dianna is seen here riding in a roller coaster simulator at the party. She had such a good time at the party.Here is a picture of Dianna posing at the beach.Here is my Baby and me at the beach. I am so lucky!! Here is my cuty boy taking a break from doing what it is he does for a picture.

Here is a picture of my beautiful children at the beach. So cute!!
We love this picture of the children. Just so adorable!!!

Jarod wanted us to do a silly picture together....so here it is. We love you all. Have a good week.

A Surprise Package from the Aloha Isles

Upon arriving at the house after work and school, the Tupuas found that there was a package on our doorstep. Being of a curious nature as we are, we hurried to the door and snatched up the package. It was from Auntie Annie and family in Hawaii. Thank you, Auntie and Uncle for the lovely surprise. We were all very excited. What a treat!! The children loved their bags of goodies. Here is Jarod's happy face over his things!I thought the Pez dispenser was very appropriate for Jarod. Cute! Here are Dianna and Jarod holding their bags of newly gotten loot. They were so happy and delighted with all of their stuff.

Here they are going through their stuff. They could not believe all the cool things they got.

This last picture is for Auntie Annie, Uncle Frank, Grandma Ella and Grandpa David. We love you and thank you for your love and generosity. We miss you and cannot wait to see you. Love you all.

Can anyone tell me why the Pez dispenser was an appropriate gift for Jarod?