Mike's Tri

Isaac's Baptism

June 21st Isaac celebrated his birthday and baptism.

Grandpa Hawkes made the journey out to the midwest for this milestone in Isaac's life. It was a wonderful day!

Rest & Relaxation in California

Half way through our week-long layover in California, I discovered that my girlfriend, Megan, and her kids were there for a visit. We hooked up at the beach one day. We met up at Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
While we got caught up on each other's life, our kids played together.

Ariel and Logan enjoyed splashing in the cold water.

Isaac and Lucas built a mighty fortress sandcastle. . .

...which was soon under assault from the waves.

Guess who won.

So they built a bigger, stronger castle.

I enjoyed watching them work together as much as they enjoyed doing it.

Just when they thought their stronghold would protect their treasures...
Mother Nature proved them wrong again.
The princess thought the valiant knights had built her a hot tub.

Happy Birthday, Lisa

Thanks for 29+ wonderful years. We love you, your family
Lisa's blessing
Lisa's 1st Christmas
Lisa's 1st day in Primary
At the Weber cabin
Lisa, Katie, Laura, Cora Heda, Charlene Joyanna, and Milo Jerry
Freshmen Lisa & Monica
Sistas in NYC
Lisa & Mike's wedding party
Polynesian Cultural Center
Grenada with baby Isaac
Lisa & baby Lucas
Family with baby Ariel

Today is Isaac's birthday & baptism

We arrived home from our nearly month long trip just in time to celebrate Isaac's 8th birthday and have a very special baptismal service for him. When he was asked why today is such a special day, he answered, "Because I get to have my dad baptize me." When we pointed out it was also his birthday, he said, "Oh, yeah. That too." Great priorities! Happy birthday, Isaac.

Our visit to the Kiwis

Tuatara can go 6 months without eating, breathe once an hour and live to be 100-300 years old. They are living prehistoric fossils. The Kiwi is found only in New Zealand and shares its name with the people and the fruit.