Disneyland

I know, I know, this is way past due, so, hopefully there will be a plethora of blog posts in the next few days to catch us up before Christmas!

The day before Halloween we went to Disneyland and took my mom and Caitlyn (my niece) with us. We had a blast! I was lovin' all the Halloween decor. So cute!

Gotta love the Dumbo ride!Ashlyn's fav: The "Merry-Go-Circle"
Jax loved Finding Nemo with Grandma on the sub rideCaitlyn and Ash were best buds for the day. They went on all the rides together, except when I bribed Ashlyn with candy if she would ride one with me! It was so nice to have Caitlyn there to help out though!It was Mike's birthday, so he and Amber and kids came down to join us for a few hours. Amber even brought us a yummy dinner, complete with caramel apples and cupcakes!Sweet little babies. Jaxon and Brooklyn
For your viewing pleasure: The tea cups.

Aloha Oe

Our last few days in Paradise were full of goodbyes.

On Saturday, 10/24 we said goodbye to Jason's frotastic hair. I was so sad to see it go (NOT!! That thing was sicknasty!)

We said goodbye to our beautiful view of the PANAM building. Oh how I will not miss the city lights and noise. Although, I do miss the convenience!

On Sunday, after church we went over to the Miyahana's. Ashlyn and Jaeden were just beginning to be good buddies, too!

Jaeden and Ashlyn saying bye. See, she acts like to her friends, too!

On Monday, we met the Nitahara's at Bravo for dinner. They were our first friends in Hawaii. They took us in and treated us like family.

Ashlyn and Kiera

Jaxon Kyle with Uncle Kyle

Tuesday night we had a BBQ with the Hong's and Abelmann's. Here is the Hong Fam.

And here are the Abelmann's. Jason and Rick would go boogie boarding a couple times a week...at 6am!
This picture is just too funny to leave out! Kai is such a stud!
The next day we hopped on a plane back to good ol' California. The last 2 years went by way too fast. We loved our time in the islands, and can't wait to go back! (But only for a vacation. That move was beastly!)

Graduation

On September 27, Ashlyn graduated from the "terrible twos". It was a glorious occasion that gave us reason to celebrate for 3 days! The Friday before, we started off the festivities with an all day bake-a-thon. Cake-pops, cupcakes, and brownies were on the list. Ashlyn is my #1 helper.

When all the baking was done, we headed to Chuck E Cheese's with the Hong and Abelmann families. The only other time we had gone there was when Ashlyn was just a little older than Jaxon is now. It was much more fun for all this time around.

On Saturday, we had the big birthday bash. The Dalisay's were kind enough to let us use their pool and BBQ area. I am ashamed of the amount of pictures that I didn't take, but here are a few of the ones I did!

Ashlyn and her bestie Kiera

Little Isaac Barlow chowin' on some watermelon. We have the same birthday.

The best group shot taken. Gonna eat some grub


The treat table. The reason for the previous day's marathon baking.

These little guys took FOREVER, but they sure were cute...and tasty! Thanks Tami and Bakerella!

When everyone started singing to Ashlyn, she tried to crawl under the table.

Luckily she likes blowing out candles too much to hide too long!

One thing I have learned about living in Hawaii is that birthdays are a big deal. Ashlyn couldn't wait to tackle the gifts once we got home! Thanks everyone!!

I had to take a picture on her actual day of birth, and this is the best I got. I'm pretty sure she is only smiling and looking at the camera because of either a bribe or treat. She was not in a cooperative mood. Surprised? You shouldn't be!

We sure love this little girl! She brings so much silliness and spunk into our family. Ashlyn makes me laugh every single day. I am so glad we have her and I can't imagine life without her. Love you little sweetheart!!

Walker, "Hawaii" Ranger

Just this past week, Jaxon really picked up on the walking thing... now, he's no Chuck Norris, who when doing a push-up is actually pushing the earth down... but Jax is getting pretty good!

No new word on the job front yet, but it's still early. We're just enjoying our last couple months in the Islands. Don't worry, when we'll find out something you'll know. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!

Tang given notice of layoff; Will move back to mainland

Honolulu (TANGNEWS) - The vacation is over. The Tang family is moving back to the mainland. Recently KHNL News 8 Sports Director Jason Tang was given a 60-day notice of layoff from his job of almost two years.

"It's definitely sad that we have to leave, but we're choosing to look at it positively," said Tang. "We get to be closer to family."

Tang is one of almost 70% percent of the KHNL news team that was given notice of layoff. KHNL, the NBC affiliate in Honolulu recently agreed to a shared service agreement with KGMB, the CBS affiliate in the Islands. With the merger, only one news team will be needed as the newscast will be simulcast on both stations.

"It's sad to see so many good people getting laid off at KHNL, but it wasn't a surprise. They laid off two of three of our news managers and kept the ones at KGMB, so their news team obviously had the upperhand," said Tang. "But they were also the station that had the most momentum in the ratings, so from a business standpoint, why ruin a good thing I guess."

With his 60 day notice, Tang's last day at KHNL will be on Monday, November 2nd. However, if he finds a job before, he'll move his family as soon as possible. But he's keeping tight lipped on the progress of his job search.

"I have a lot of good people in my corner, including my family, and while I don't have a job offer as of right now, I have some pretty solid leads. Stay tuned as they say in the biz," said Tang.

If he doesn't find a job before November 2nd, the family of four will move back to California and shack up with Tang's mother-in-law.

"I think she would prefer that to me finding a job," said Tang jokingly. "But seriously, she wouldn't mind us moving in for a little bit I think."

As for his family, his wife Heather, and two small children will definitely miss the Island state. Well, most of it anyways.

"I will miss the beaches, the weather, the people, and even the plate lunches," said Heather. "I won't miss the cockroaches, or the high cost of living though, and luckily Jaxon is too small to understand the move, but I think it'll be hard on Ashlyn. When we sold our table and chairs, she broke down in a crying fit. And that was for a table and chairs."

The Tang family is excited to move closer to family, and buy a house when they land a new job. That's right, they're saying "when", none of this "if" business.

"Come on! He's Jason Tang. You think he's not going to find a job on TV? Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Pleeezzee, HE'S SEXY!!!" said Jason in his best impression of Heather. Heather did, however, agree with at least one part of that statement.

"Yeah, we're confident he'll find a job, but that's all I'm agreeing with," said Heather.

I know I promised pictures from the trip, but unfortunately the majority of my pictures are still on a computer in Yucaipa. So, to help make the wait a little easier, here are the most recent Jax Stats as of August 25:

Age: 9 months 3 weeks. (we were a little late on his check-up because of our trip)

Weight: 20.5 lbs (25-50th%)

Length: 29 inches (50-75th%)

Head: 47 cm (90th%)

He is one active little boy with a giant head. "Well, that's a huge noggin. That's a virtual planetoid." (what movie?)

And he got 4 teeth this month! The bottom 2 came in the day before we left, and the top 2 poked through sometime while we were in CA. He likes to show them to people by biting them on the shoulder. It's great fun. He even left marks on Ashlyn with the new chompers the other day. He bites and then laughs. Don't know what I am going to do with that kid. Gotta love him!

We are going to Grandma's house...

What fun it's going to be! The beginning of August all of the Horspool kids were going to be together with the exception of Matt (who is on a mission) and me. Unbeknownst to my mom, we were able to join in on the festivities! It was hard work keeping it a secret, but her reaction made it worth it. (Jason's Edit --- CHECK IT OUT!!!! She did cry, but I left it out!! :) Taylor had a pretty good reaction too)

It was so much fun seeing everyone and having all EIGHTEEN grandkids together for the first time. And the family is still growing! Taylor and Aubree will have #19 this October!

Front row: Andrew (2), Grace (4), Raegan (3), Josh (11 mo), Caitlyn (10), Alexandria (10), Jack (8 mo), Ashlyn (2), Jaxon (9 mo), Ryan (5)

Back row: Staci (5), Riley (5), Madison (2), Emilee (12), Kira (6), Spencer (7), Brooklyn (2 mo), Brinley (9)

How do you get 18 kids to stay still for pictures? Why with a little bribery of course!

Stay tuned for a super long picture post of the fun we've been having!