Its the most wonderful time of the year...

Except that you missed the first ten day because you were in Hawaii and you just don't feel that prepared or festive?

That was us. We didn't have our tree up till December 15th!

It was a slow start, but we got there eventually and had a great Christmas!

It sure helped when we went to the annual light parade in Globe

Robertos Mexican food, hot cocoa, sparkling lights, fun friends. This is our favorite event here in Globe.

Avery quickly found the Christmas spirit when she taught herself on Youtube how to make snowflakes.

She was a snowflake making freak!

I'm pretty sure Isla didn't catch the Christmas spirit when she was getting out of dodge as fast as she could when seeing Santa Claus.

Split!

I think this is when I caught the Christmas Spirit

And of course, being around family and seeing the joy in your children make Christmas the best!

We are thankful for our Savior!

Aloha

Travis's parents have been talking about going on a family trip to Hawaii since we got married.

This is the year it happened!

Look how thrilled everyone was about it!

Photo props to one Tracie Wilton

This trip was amazing! There is so much to write about, but surprisingly I don't get paid to write this blog, so I have to narrow it down.

These were just a few of our favorite things:

Kevin's favorite thing was surfing every day at sunrise. Especially the day when he came back and watched Alex catch 3 waves.

Kimberly's favorite thing was swimming every morning in the ocean and watching the kids play on the beach.

Jesse's favorite things were the Polynesian Culteral Center. He loved the Samoan show and the night show.

Shane's favorite things were snorkeling and the night show at the PCC.

Alex's favorite things were snorkeling at Koolina and the PCC.

Wes's favorite thing was the Samoan fire eater named Cap. They saw him when they went to the PCC 20 years ago!

Trav's favorite thing was the BBQ at the awesome house we stayed in.

My favorite things were waking up every morning and watching the sunrise on the beach. I loved the beauty of the island SOOO much!

Avery loved the night show at the PCC and swimming in the ocean.

Brooklyn's favorite thing was the sand and her cousin and the PCC.

Isla's favorite thing was waking up an hour before the sun came up every morning. Oh and the pineapple, she love the pineapple. Oh and uncle Wes. She was obsessed with him. (Maybe he should have woken up with her every morning and eaten pineapple for breakfast, combine all her favorites).

Mike's favorite thins was the night we all went to the temple.

Tracie's favorite things were walking around the temple with the family. Also swimming at Koolina.

Maddox's favorite thing was the PCC, he loved watching all the different dances.

Declan's favorite thing was the movie at the PCC and boogie boarding.

Dominic's favorite thing was making sand castles.

Charly's favorite thing was the playground.

We made a lot of memories!

I don't think we will forget this one! Thanks Mumu and Grandpa John!