Our Last time at the Honolulu Zoo!

Jackson peering at the elephants!!

Mommy and Jackson with the giraffe!

Having fun at the playground :)

Sacramento Work Trip

In July, I went on a conference in Sacramento to learn about AVID in the elementary schools. It is a way to help get children organized and learn how to be a good student and prepare themselves for college. The conference was a week long and allowed Jackson and Daddy to have some special bonding time before he left for Connecticut.

My wonderful colleagues, Mr. Karsk, me and Mrs. Muse

Checking out Old Sacramento!

We decided to drive to San Francisco and check out the amazing Golden Gate Bridge!

My principal, Mrs. Nakachi, Mr. Karsk, Mrs. Muse, and Me with tons of layers on because it was cold!

Hanging out at Grandpa's

I love hanging out by the pool at my dad's house. As you can see Jackson loved it too!

Hanging out in the country!!

I just love hanging out at my mom's house. It is quiet, spacious, and so country :) Mike loves to read out on the porch, I like to cook in the kitchen and Jackson loves to be able to run!

Here are some pictures of the gorgeous flowers in my mom's yard. I was playing around with my fancy camera and love them!

Taking a spin on the Harley Trike!

New Canaan High School in Connecticut

As much as we would like to live very close to New Canaan. The price of houses are very expensive. So we will be living outside of New Canaan. The town is cute and very friendly.

The proud teacher sporting his New Canaan School ID just after he signed the contract! We were so excited because they took all of Mike's years in Hawaii!!

New Canaan High School

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The entrance to the football stadium

Staffaroni Barbeque

After we found out Mike got the job in Connecticut. We decided to have an impromptu BBQ. It was amazing that everyone could come and didn't have plans for a sunny day in the summer. We had a great time and Jackson loved hanging out with all of his cousins.

Mommy and Jackson

Uncle Pat, Aunt Marge, and Daddy

Aunt Michelle, and all of Jackson's cousins.

Jackson hanging out with Carly. He loves being around her!

Great-Grandma Staffaroni with Baby Sean

Great Grandma Faye and Great Grandpa Gene

Kidcity Children's Museum

We spent the afternoon with Laura, Charlie and Louis playing around in an awesome museum in Middletown!!! Jackson had a blast hanging out with his cousin Louis. This museum is great and will definitely be the first thing we do with visitors who come to see us in Connecticut :)

Hanging out with Daddy and working on the model trains.

This has been an ongoing project in the Staffaroni basement. Mike has been working on these trains for almost 15 years, because for 11 he has been living in Hawaii. Anyway, Jackson loves trains and couldn't wait to help Daddy with everything.

Success! Showing Grandma and Grandpa that they work!

Good times playing in the rain!

SeeSaw Time!!!

The weather was gorgeous so we decided to go check out the Cheshire Community Park. It rocks with all the amount of outdoor toys to play with! Jackson will definitely have plenty to do when he stays with Grandma and Grandpa.

Hanging out at Great Grandma Staffaroni's house

Jackson and Daddy being funny and wearing each other's slippers.

Jackson and Daddy took the turtle for a walk to the beach.

Fisher-Price turtle from a very long time ago. They just don't make toys they way they used too!

Hanging out and playing.

Next Stop! Cheshire

Cooking with Grandma and making yummy chocolate cake!

Hanging out at the outlets while we are looking for winter clothes!

Jackson's first time to Sesame Place

Jackson and Elmo

Jackson with Bert and Ernie

His favorite thing to do was to play with the fire truck.

Daddy and Jackson with Cookie Monster

Jackson had a wonderful time at Sesame Place, so much that we knew we could go back twice. Sesame Place knows how to make money because your admission for one day is the same as a two-day pass.