Diamond Head Crater hike

Today Amelia, Antoine and Melissa hiked to the top of the crater. It is just 1.6 miles RT with 600 ft elevation gain. But there are some twisty trails cut in rock and a tunnel complete with spiral staircase. The hike is really crowded. 

Amelia did an impressive job doing it all by herself. I had to ask her to slow down a bit to walk with me. The best view pictures are on the other camera but here we are half way up! 

Hawaii. Making leis

We are in Waikiki for a week while Luc is at a conference. Amelia Antoine and I are playing in the sun. 

Amelia with her finished Lei. 

Contrasts. Snow in Seattle

Luc is in Sri Lanka where it is hot and humid. Meanwhile back in Seattle. We got snow! Beautiful, magical, and fun snow. 

We went to the park to play. Good thing Marie is here to sled with Amelia. Antoine and I slipped away for his morning nap. 

Merry Christmas from our family to yours

Christmas Advent Calendar- Books!

We love books and decided to try an advent calendar made of books. Some are from our collection, some are from the library, and some will be new. We would love to hear suggestions of your favorites to add to our fun. 

24 is a lot. I think I will add some crafts too. Amelia is super excited to unwrap and read a new book every day. 

Antoine and Amelia in the snow

Antoine is going places

This was Antoine less than a month ago (he was just short of 6 months old)...

And this is Antoine now!

A little guy going places!!! We are in trouble...