Holiday in Hawaii

Aloha family and friends!
Well, we hope you all enjoyed the Christmas season wherever you were and that you got to be with the ones you love. Andrew and I knew that Christmas was going to be a tough one this year (first time away from parents and siblings on the holiday), but thanks to a wonderful little creation called Skype- we were able to feel a little piece of home Christmas day.

After Andrew finished his online class he took the insurance test last week- and passed! Hooray! He now has to apply to the state of Hawaii to become a "licensed producer of life and health insurance" and then he can apply to Aflac. Whew! It has been quite a process so far but each step gets him closer to having a job so we are very thankful!

Due to high winds, we had to cancel a few trips on the boat last week and although it meant money lost- the silver lining was that everyone got to spend more time with family for Christmas.

Andrew got a ukelele for Christmas and has since been serenading me! I think he's going to be the next IZ ;)

And since I rather enjoy pictures...here is a little visual update for you all-

Andrew working on his new hobby- making knives!

Whale tail (on the job)

Best workplace EVER

yes mom, this is where I work..

Watching the Broncos lose miserably online (isn't technology wonderful?)

Cousins! (Kelsey, Trevor, and Haley)

Christmas Eve in Hawaii

some of Haley's family comes to visit (Kelsey, Uncle Bob, Aunt Leesa, Trevor)

Hilarious gag gift from my Grammy for the boys (kittens or fairies- can't decide which one is better!..or worse?..)

Well folks, there's the update. We seriously can't believe this year is almost over! 2012...really? Just today we were marveling on how fast this year has gone and how much has happened! In the last year, both of us graduated college, celebrated our 1 year anniversary, moved...twice, changed jobs, and grew up just a little bit more (maybe). We feel truly blessed to live in such a beautiful place and to have friends and family (all of you!) who love us. Mahalo...thank you for sticking with us in this crazy adventure. We love you all.

Andrew & Haley

ps- shout out to Andrew's brother Grahm who turned 21 today!!!!! Happy Birthday Grahm! We miss you and we wish we could've been there to celebrate with you today.