Christmas

We had about 80-90 people over for our "Nativity Party" We had it in our back yard. It was such a great program except the wind was blowing so hard I could even hear myself playing the piano. Oh well, got to keep with tradition...

here are the rules:-post who tagged you with a link to their blog-post these rules on your blog-write 10 random things about yourself!-tag some friends!

Hm.....10 Random things about me

1.. Sorry Brian I only check my blogs about once a month when I start missing everybody or I am too tired to do something productive. And about that facebook comment sorry also, Yes I am training for a marathon which is this weekend.......Scary. Wish me strong ankles and lubricated knees.

2. I can't decide If i want more kids. Doesn't a puppy count.

3. I love the youth in Hawaii.

4. I was an uninformed voter. Most of the info I got was on the internet and through emails. Mostly anti Obama because the majority of the people I know are Republicans. We don't have TV.

5. I made a scrapbook for a family who is moving back to the mainland this week. They have 17 adopted children. One of the most amazing families I know.

6. Now that I have been training for a marathon I have decided that I really like pasta. I have so much energy the day after. I used to not eat it because of trying to lose weight, but not anymore baby.

7. Everyone I know here wishes they had a copy of the Bodell Cookbook. Everytime we have a potluck it's like Katherine what is this recipe....I just say... Bodell Cookbook or my Mother-in-law.

8. I am actively engaged in our PTSA Reflections Program. Last Year we had 15 entries This year we have 51. It has been so fun. Our school does not have art or music and since I can't volunteer to teach I have been trying to encourage it in other ways.

9. I am a really funny person, at least in my own head.

10. It is a privledge to share the same birthday with my geeky, jelous (of the stake pres), politically correct brother in law. I find him funny, inside my head and out.

I am hoping that my
1. sister deborah will be the next one to pass this on
2. and Joe Bodell cuz I always thought we was cute he he. I like curly hair ok.
I don't think he reads my blog. So just in case.....hm no one else reads my blogs....
Nicole Patterson, do you have a blog, I would love to read ten random facts about you.


Love to all, Kat

We'll after years of sticking to my guns, the majority ruled 5 to 1 and we got Max, our new puppy, who is part Australian Shepard and part blue heeler, I actually had no say in the matter, I had just finished a very long 20 mile run and as I pulled up to Ben I saw the dog in the back of the truck, I gave him the look, he walked over to me and said "Katherine I love you sooooo much" and at that point their was nothing I could say, not because I was stricken with the overwhelming love for my husband, but because I was ready to pass out from my run.

In case you were wondering, Maisie is a Rose Maiden, Lydia is a Georgeous Southern Belle, (Her dress was made by Grandma Kenney who did an absolute fabulous job, Andrew is my Knight in Shining Armour and Sydney his damsel in disstress. (I made Andrews and Sydneys)

Helping with Iron Man

I took the girls and some friends to volunteer at the Iron Man competition. It was so amazing to see how much those athletes have to swim (2 miles), bike (from Kona to Havi, 112 miles ) and then run a marathon...all in one day! It happens each October here on the Big Island. The winner completes it in just over 8 hours. There were over 1800 athletes who participated. We got to pass out water bottles as they came by. It was so much fun.

Swimming with the Dolphins!

Maisie and Lydia scored a deal to go swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Quest. They were so excited and it was so much fun! The dolphin's name was Kao. Lydia was a bit nervous, but ended up having lots of fun. Maisie kissed Kao right on the chin. It was an experience to remember...definately a perk of living in paradise.