The Mac Kinnon Family

It is another transfer year for us, we so much wanted to stay in the Seattle area.  We love it here and would like to retire here....but John still has another tour or two yet so......we received our orders this week and we will be off to Hawaii this summer for the next three years.  It wasn't something that was on a radar and were a bit surprised when the detailer called.  It will be our most challenging move yet but I'm sure we'll enjoy our time in Hawaii.  The kids will have some amazing experiences there.  Lots to figure out and plan!  Aloha!

 Every quarter at the kids school they give character "awards" to students, they pick a few each time but everyone gets one by the end of the year.  Mac received two awards today, one for being on the recycling team and his character award was for "cheerfulness".  Mac always is smiling and makes people laugh, we are so proud of him!!!!!

Emily had some money left over from a birthday gift she returned and it has been burning a hole in her pocket.  I finally took her to the toy store yesterday and after about 20 minutes of walking around she saw this doll head that you can do it's hair and accessorize.  She loved it the minute she saw it and didn't want anything else.  It's kind of cheezy but it makes her happy.....we'll see how long it lasts!  

While Mac and John were emersed in the big football game Sunday, Emily and Grandma Jan took care of Emily's babies and had a picnic!

Mac's class performed a short MLK play, Mac was the "adult" MLK.  He only had a few days to work on his speech and despite getting a cold did a fantastic job!  After their presentation they also wrote what their "dream" was.  It was pretty awesome.  Mac is growing into a fine young man!

Mac and John both had medical appointments in the city so we decided to make a day of it and had some time to kill between appointments.   The boys went for a bike ride while I ran since I am training for another race.  Mac has another 10 miles under his belt and loved it!  

After spending the better part of three weeks with us, Holly headed back to California today to get ready for school again.  It was a great visit, load of fun for the kids and great to have my big sis around!