Miracle 1
We actually took family pictures this year. Our second ever. No stick figure drawings. Actual pictures, with an actual camera. Luckily, I work with a bunch of amazing wedding photographers, and my friend Johhny was so kind to take a stab at our family. Little did he know what he was getting himself into.
This happend.
And this.
This too.
And this.
Aaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnndddddd this.
(I think its obvious who the boss is in our family).
Luckily, during the circus, he did manage to capture some precious photos of our little family. And I am so very grateful.
Behold.
Our family photo shoot.
And just for the record . . . . . . No, I did not photoshop my legs to look longer (although I could if I wanted too). Johnny used his wide angle lense in some of these shots and it just appears that they are long. Which I sort of like, cause people like me with short legs will take it where we can get it. If all of you could just look at me thru a wide angle lense from now on . . . . that would be awesome.
Miracle 2
I sent out Christmas cards. They may have been ghetto. But I did it. And that was a lot of work. I don't know how people do that every year. For those of you whose address I don't have. Here you go.
Aloha
from Hawaii
We
are loving our life on the island of Oahu. We have been here almost
two years and have no plans of leaving any time soon.
Damon
is very busy working for Expedia and has one semester left before he
graduates with his Masters in Educational Technology. He also manages
to take a few pictures here and there. He's pretty amazing at
everything he does, but he excels at putting up with all the estrogen
he has surrounding him on a regular basis.
Libbie
works as a substitute teacher for the Hawaii DOE, and also for a
wedding photography company in Honolulu editing many of their of Japanese weddings. She also enjoys/hates running with
her friends, and is trying to become more domestic after 13 years of
marriage. So far it's not working out so well.
Edyn
is 9, in 4th grade, loves to be on the swim team, she is a
wonderful student, is a great helper, and loves being with her
friends. She is very into hair and fashion, and often encourages
Libbie to wear her yoga pants less.
Ava
is 7, in 2nd grade, sort of likes being on the swim team,
kind of likes tennis, is also a wonderful student, is very kind and
caring and loves to give hugs. She likes to draw, is an excellent
reader, and loves to be with her friends. She is also very into
fashion, and loves accessorizing.
Lila
is 4, and goes to Preschool at Wahiawa Baptist, she knows all of her
letters, and is a rock star at writing her name. She also excels at
singing “Jesus Loves Me” at the top of her lungs in public
places, like Costco. She is the life of the party everywhere she goes
and keeps everyone entertained with her craziness. She has many
frenemies . . . . . it sort of just works out that way when you are 4
and think you rule the world.
We
are blessed to live in such a beautiful place, and are so grateful to
have such great family and friends. We wish you all the best in 2013.
Our home is always open for anyone who wants to drop in for dinner,
or maybe stay a week or two!
Mele
Kalikimaka and Hau’oli
Makahiki Hou!
Damon, Libbie,
Edyn, Ava and Lila Fairchild
