Sporting a new look

Maddie had a "mini makeover" (well not really, a kid this cute doesnt need a makeover.... but she did get her hair cut and she got her ears pierced.

I was afraid when she got her ears pierced. Actually, my sister went with and she actually was with her. That little girl of mine did not even flinch when they did it. I thought it was going to be a scream fest but nope she sat there like the big brave girl she is and it was done in seconds.

She refused to smile in the pics without being a complete goof ball and then I couldnt show her new "do"

Here are some pics... some of them her hair is wet from the bath so it actually does look shorter than it really is.... I love it!! and talk about low maintenance!

Pool party and trip to the beach

Maddie and her aunt Michelle









We went to out favorite watering hole Lani Kai a few weeks ago. Actually Pete was golfing but the rest of the gang went. It was fun until the clouds rolled in. Nick is still very nervous being outside when it looks likethe slightest possibility of a storm. This rainy season has been tons of fun. We have thunderstorms at least 2x a day!!
I am also adding some pics from mom and dad's pool. Tom's (my brother in law) parents were visiting and Tom's dad and his friend Mike were throwing the kids in the pool. I got some pretty good action shots :) The kids loved it!! Well Maddie and TJ did not get thrown in but the older 4 were all over it. It was a fun day. It is nice that my parents have a pool that we like to share with us whenever we want.
I just looked at this posting and the pics have gotten all mixed up. I wanted to post pool party and the beach seperately but that is not how it turned out! OH WELL