Carnival Victory

Luke, Eva and Hudson are getting to be professional travelers. We flew to Miami and stayed one night before embarking on the Carnival Victory. We loved being together and being in a new place every day. The meals were excellent. The staff represents 60 countries and they are so kind. Viktor was our steward and he was from Serbia. Gene our head waiter was from Nicaragua. We loved getting to know them. One of the nights all the waiters sang, "That's Amore." We enjoyed getting professional pictures taken. We also enjoyed two dance and music shows on the boat. We also enjoyed a towel animal puppet theater where Eva liked the Elephant and Hudson liked the frog. Before the show they had a teaching lesson and we made a swan, dog, and elephant. Luke and Eva met friends in the kids club.

 Eva danced everywhere she went.

Kostner Christmas

Christmas Eve and Day

Christmas is a wonderful time to be with family. We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas service at our church as well as my sister's church. I loved giving the kids their Christmas presents.

 Eva enjoyed her new doll, Samantha, in her Christmas dress. She loved it!

Christmas Joy

Concerts for all. Cookies for all. Santa appearing more than once! What a fun month.

Happy 3rd Birthday Hudson

The teachers at Hudson's school have said, "No one told me that I was getting an angel added to my classroom."  The women at the health club think Hudson is the sweetest boy around. We love Hudson too. He can go at top speed on his bike and razor scooter. He loves legos, cars, trucks, and trains. He plays well with his art supplies and kinetic sand. He is very articulate. He loves Luke and Eva. He goes to Montessori school three days a week. He has not napped since he was two. He was happy with his hot wheels presents.

 Hudson helped make his cake this year and he picked out the ingredients. We love our Hudson.