Friday in Maui

Friday Morning we headed out on adventure. We took the minivan through its paces and fortunately it handled the challenge well. If you look at the map above you'll see where we went. We left Kihei (where we are staying), headed North on 31, then North on 30 continuing on the 340 through the marked area that says "Do Not Drive Between These Points" and then back down and around.

The photos don't do it justice, it was the thinnest most curvy one lane road you can imagine. In fact calling it a road is being very generous. There are several spots where if you are met by an oncoming car, one of you has to back up until you can find a wider spot in the road to pass. There are not many places with much of a shoulder and passing is challenging. However, the views are beautiful and almost make it worth taking your life in your hands.










Once we made it around the top of the island, we ate lunch at the Fish Company in Lahaina. We did a little shopping and site seeing before heading off to the beach to watch the sunset.

First Full Day

We had a great lunch at Kimo's in Lahaina as we drove up the coast.


Front street in Lahaina. It's a cute little working town with a fishing problem.


We had beautiful weather and thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing afternoon on the beach.


On the road home, we stopped at one of the several "Scenic Overlooks" to take in the sites.

Christmas 2006 with the family part deux

Mom and Dad Shaffer arrived on Monday the 8th and Eric flew in on Tuesday.
We thoroughly enjoyed opening our Christmas gifts to each other and getting to spend time together. It's been a year since I have been with the family and several months for my beautiful wife since she has been with her brother, mother and father.




Here are some adorable pics of our puppies. They are spending time with their friends at the Mar Mel Doggie Day Care while we are here in Hawaii. Chelle and I already miss our babies.

Hanging around the yard

I know it sounds like we have been incarcerated and this video is of our time off in the yard, but actually quite the opposite. This is abso fab! We are having a great time, and this is only within the first 24 hours.

First day in Hawaii

We just arrived in Hawaii and while we were shopping for groceries to fill up our condo, we ran into Aunt Margie's favorite rocker. After a few isles of stalking, we were able to corner him and get an awesome autograph for our fabulous Auntie and even a souvenier Starbucks holder touched by his very own hands! A sweet way to start our Maui memories...
We love you auntie Margie!!!
You too Steven Tyler!!!!!

Christmas Day 2006


Christmas dinner with the Crowe family. (From left to right) Mom, Dad, Sivje, Ahnalin, Don, Chelle, Christian, and India.

We had a great Christmas dinner together as a family.



Baby Ahnalin opening her toys.

Ahnalin got some great new toys from Santa and had a blast opening them and then playing with them.



We can't wait to dress our soon-to-be-baby in this comfy penguin outfit.


And this outfit.


And this one.

Christmas Eve at My Folks

We are having a good time at mom and dad's as we anxiously await the arrival of Sivje, Don, India and Ahnalin. They should arrive late tonight, so we can all wake up early tomorrow and see if Santa visits.
I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Eve.

Our Baby Bird





Wednesday we visited the doctor and were able to get these pictures of our first born (well first born to be).
We think baby is sucking his/her thumb, or he/she is scratching his/her nose.

Merry Christmas from the Crowes


Christian, Chelle, Crockett and Clementine would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!



Mommy and her babies plus a baby bird in the nest.



Crockett is so hip hop that he had to wear his hat to the side.

2006 Naples Christmas Boat Parade


Saturday Night was the Christmas Boat Parade right here on our island. While parking was a big issue for many, it was the biggest plus of the event for us. At about 5:00pm they blocked all streets coming off 2nd into the neighborhood. People started flooding the streets heading to the canals to see the parade. Chelle and I walked down to the bridge just in time to see the last few boats of the parade. We had mistakenly thought that the parade went from 6 until 9. Anyway, the mood was far to festive to be upset and the crowds hung around and walked the canals to see all the lights.




I'm sorry these photos don't do the scene justice. The houses looked amazing on the water.


Santa House

Finally we have sweater weather

The Coneheads

Crockett and Clementine have been fixed. We figured one baby on the way is just about all we can handle at the moment. So for the next 10 to 14 days the wieners will be coned for their protection. We have got our hands full trying to help the little guys navigate their way around the house until they get used to the cones.

The 2006 Belmont Shore Christmas Parade

Last night we joined the masses walking over the bridge to the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade. Neither Chelle nor I realized what a big deal it is here. The street was blocked off earlier in the day so that no cars remained. All the way up and down 2nd street people lined the sidewalks and even the center median was covered with lawn chairs full of kids excited to see the parade.



Photos were taken at night so I attempted to brighten them up before posting and I think I messed them up pretty well.





There were several dogs in the parade, but this little guy was the belle of the ball. His back half was suspended above two wheels and his little front legs were moving like a humming bird's wings, just to keep up with the parade. Everyone fell in love with this little pup as he rolled by and you could tell he was wishing everyone a very merry Christmas.

Clementine in Panties

Our little girl is a full grown bitch. (shut yo mouth!) I guess it's time to go see the doggie OBGyn. In the meantime, Bella has fashioned her a pair of puppy panties.





Poor Crockett, he has been so very good, but the little hottie has been driving him crazy!