Kara celebrated her third birthday in May and Kassi had her first birthday in September. As in past years, Grandma Swenson decorated the cakes and did a wonderful job. Kara and Kassi have loved being close to their grandma and grandpa Swenson and spending time with their uncles.
We were able to celebrate two weddings: the marriage of Leslie Payne to Evan Danforth in the Billings, Montana temple and the marriage of Adam Swenson to Elena Sitnikova at Paradise Cove in Hawaii. They were great opportunities to see family and we loved being able to see everyone.
Kara decided that she wanted to be one of the three Musketeers for Halloween. We couldn't just have one Musketeer, so we had Kassi and Alan dress up too. They were a hit and Kara loved having Alan and Kassi dressed up just like her. Kassi just loved all the candy.
We spent Christmas on the North Shore of Oahu. We enjoyed a nice warm Christmas, spending part of the day hanging out on the beach. Although we enjoyed the warmth and sun, we missed having a white Christmas.
In addition to celebrating Christmas in Hawaii, Brian was able to get scuba diving certified, we played on the beach, visited the Honolulu zoo, hiked Wimea Falls, played a little golf, walked around the Valley of the Temples, attended Adam's wedding, and just enjoyed being together as a family. It has been a great year and our family looks forward to the many adventures this next year holds.
3 comments:
This is a great contribution to the family togetherness. We appreciate your willingness to share.
We certainly hope you can make arrangements to be at the family reunion this coming July. It would be a special treat for you to be there.
GG Max
WOW - great site you guys. I can't believe how big the girls are getting. And look at all that RED hair Kassi has! Can't wait to see you all in June. Nate is already chomping at the bit to see his Kara!
Hopefully before then I will find some time to start a blog of our own.
Kim
Grandpa just showed me your blog this afternoon. Enjoyed every bit of it.
would love to see the girsl (and both of you!!)
Love, Grandma Annalene
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