Christmas Eve & Police Beach 12-08

Candlelight Christmas Eve Church Service



Randy tearing it up at Police Beach.

Christmas 08

Christmas spirit is alive in Hawaii. Kids are really into it this year. It is fun trying to answer all of the great questions the kids ask. Is the north pole near the north shore? Where does santa park the reindeer when he is at the mall? Christy got to finally do her marathon she has been training so hard for. The weather was very rainy, but that didn't stop her or 23 thousand other crazy people. Christy did much better than she had anticipated, and I almost missed her finish, but made it just in time. Thank God. May god bless all of you and your famalies during this season. Love Bortons

December update

Darth Vader and Owen dueling with candy cane light sabers just for the holidays. Sydney had her first Hula performace which was very cute. Anne and Mom had the pleasure of shaperoning one of Sydneys class trips to the symphoney which I heard was very good.

Oct update

As with most famalies the cat is incharge. But I have to draw the line when he started taking over the remote control. The girls were playing so nice I had to take a picture of their game. It was here comes the Dead Girl. Boogie board on top of the skateboard. Next of course was "Tigs" breaking his leg. Yes he is so tiny, when he fell of this scratching post he suffered a hairline fracture, with a little help from Zachery. For Halloween Zachery was of course Obi Won Kanobi, Sydney was a cat like Tigger. Tonight at the dinner table we were talking about what we are thankful for and why we love each other. Sydney loves Mom because she is nice and buys her things she wants. Zachery loves mom because she buys him milk, and she has nice teeth. Sydney is thankful for GOD. Zachery is also thankful for GOD, but also cookies. Have a great holiday.

New addition to the Borton Family

Tiger is his name. Zachery wants to watch starwars movies with him, and Sydney wants to take him to school for show and tell. His meow is so soft, and he is so small, we often don't realize he is even there. Still need to get him fixed and potty trained. He will stay an indoor cat for awhile until he grows up a little, then transition outside. The kids have been beggin for awhile, so this should appease them for a week or two. Love Doug, Chirsty, Sydney, Zachery, Rainbow, Fishy, Tiger.

Sept - Oct update

Had a great visit with Mimi and Baba. Zachery taught Baba how to fight with lightsabers. Sydney is having fun on her soccer team this year she is a crowd favorite. Christy celebrated her 40th birthday many times. Mimi and Baba watched the kids so we could go to Turtle Bay for the weekend. Horseback riding on the beach was memorable. Picked our own pumpkins this year, which was alot of fun. Sydney lost another tooth and was very brave. Zachery still loves going to Jack's house. (wishes he could live there) so do we some times!!!

Water Park Day

Went to the water park for Gabriel's birthday party. The season passes were a great investment this year. The kids have gotten so much use out of it. It has taught them alot about courage, self esteem, patience, other kids not so nice behavior, lifeguard rules. Kids love the fact that dad use to be a lifeguard. We have enjoyed watching the olympics with the kids also. Diving was a big hit.

Sydney's first day of school

Dad had the priveledge of takine Sydney to her fist full day of school again. Mom too her to the half days and orientation. Having the neighborhood walk to school each morning makes it alot of fun. Sydney is enrolled in Girl Scouts, Soccer, and Swim lessons again this year. Keeping us all busy, especially MOM.

Zachery's Starwars Birthday Party

Obi Wan Kanobi (Zachery) got to fight many villans at his party. Notice all the lightsabers that came to the party. Zachery's favorite gift was a card. It is a musical card that sings one of the starwars theme songs. He plays it constantly, can't wait for those batteries to wear out!!!

Surf & Beach

Beautiful rainbow one morning surfing before work. Some fun hiking and beach fun lately. We are so truly blessed to have such a wonderful life. We thank God every night, and our parents that brought us into this world and raised us. Zachery had some insight into love a marriage yesterday. He asked Christy how long mommy and daddy were married? 12 years. Why was his response? Christy explained that is what 2 people do when they love each other. Zachery asked if Christy loved daddy, and I am please to say she said yes. Zachery responded "well I love JACK." Christy explained that love is very similar but not the same. Usually boys marry girls, and girls marry boys. Zachery thinks for a moment and says, "well I want her to not wear lipstick, and she has to be small, because I am small." So any takers!!! Sydney is excited about starting Kindergarten. She helped with orientation last week. Love to all Borton Ohana.

Birthday Pony Party & Water park fun

Celebrated Sydney's birthday with a party at the pony ranch. Very cute and fun. Sydney wants to celebrate her actual birthday at the mall. Like a true borton woman!!!! She enjoys eating pretzels, playing put put, and playing at the indoor playground all at the mall. We had fun at the water park with Jen and Mary. We sure miss them. Love to all.

Hanauma Bay

Sydney & Mary enjoyed snorkeling and seeing the fish. Zachery's quote of the day. Momy I have a little peepee, and a little peepee holder. Daddy has a big peepee and a big peepee holder. Never know what he is going to say.

Manawili Falls Hike

Yes the water was cold, but it felt great after a long muddy hike. I can't believe Sydney jumped. Good thing Mary was there to show her how to do it. Beautiful day in the jungle.

Beach Day with the Boys

Block Party, Memorial Day

Annual Palawiki St Block Party was a huge success. More kids each year. Don't think they all actually live here, but it was more fun with all of them. The dunk booth was a huge hit again. Thanks to Mike and Jim for getting it last minute. Sydney's Daisey Girls/Girl Scouts were on the TV news for decorating the Veterans Cemetery for Memorial Day. Griffin, Hudson, Sydney and Zachery proving team work pays off. Aloha Doug