The First Official Trip Back Home

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Well I wasnt sure how long I would wait till we ventured back to California for a visit. Although we went to the AMC terminal and actually was able to get a flight on a medivac military plane. It was actually a great trip on the plane we had a lot of things to watch, as the crew was doing training routines. Even a crash landing event. The kids thought it was pretty cool, and I think they even liked the ear plugs....well I know Lucy did. Kya insisted that it wasn't loud and he didn't need them.
We went to Auntie Amy's house to discover that Collai was in heat and Koda could care less that we were there, she was all he wanted. We could'nt allow anything to happen between them, so we ended up boarding Koda (poor guy). But other then that event, it was so fun to be with all of them in Yuba City again. It was beautiful weather....very crisp fall air that felt so good on my skin. All the trees were changing as well. We were trying to make a choice between taking the kids to HSM three or the pumpkin patch. I'm afraid I was a bit selfish because I really wanted to go to the patch. It was wonderful and the kids loved being together so much. I would have to also add that staying at Amy's house is exhausting.....I don't know how she takes care of kids all day and be pregnant. I included a picture in the slide show where all the kids were finially sitting down at the same time (thanks to tinkerbell).
I had some unexpected difficulities with flying back home. I really did want to spend Halloween in Hawaii with Jeremy. So mom was so nice to help us do that. We went to Fairfield and were able to visit Auntie Stacey, Kieanna, and Jenae. They have a nice new home and Kya and Lucy had a blast with their cousins. They also thought it was cool to sleep in Mema's living room.
We made it back home and were able to go to our church and enjoy a Trunk or Treat. Although we didn't use our trunks do to rain. Jeremy wore my favorite custume on him, which is a snow beanie with hair attached. It fooled alot of people in the ward. Some even thought he was my brother ( like kind of grossed me out ). The missionaries looked pretty excited too, until they found out it was actually Jeremy. They had some really fun games for the kids, Lucy was a belly dancer and Kya was Indiana Jones. Check out some of the treats I found in their candy bags, only in Hawaii.

I can't believe the "Shooka van" is gone

The insurance company is calling the van a total loss because the damage done exceeds the worth of the vechicle. This van was bought brand new in 2000 by Amy and Bryan. They have so many memories in this car.......so many children came home from the hospital in this van, rode trips taken for birthdays, holidays and graduations. It hit a few bumps in the mechanical department but it was strong and pulled through. I don't know why I call the van Shooka, besides the fact it looks kind of like a killer whale. Amy and Bryan sold this van to us over two years ago. And it was such a blessing for us, unfortunatly we never were able to pay them in full before transmission went out. But I will pay you back.......I promise. We always felt that we needed to keep it going....so we did all necessary repairs to do so. I feel horrible that the legacy of Shooka is over. And yes it's a just a van.......but to me everything that passes in my life deserves a proper eulogy. Goodnight

A Little Mainland sick

I haven't figured out why in a place so beautiful I can feel so lost. I watch my children going through the same thing. I see my daughter go outside and stand right in front of a group of new faces and be completely ignored. I watch her come back home with tears welling in her eyes. Everything is so different then what she is use to. I can tell she misses her nerdy little friends that she made in Monterey. It can break my heart because I want it to be different for her. Then I feel like it is my fault. What kind of mom am I....I read other blogs and sometimes I just feel worse about my mothering. Im not sure what to change....my first step will be trying to get back to church. It sounds easy but it's really not.
Kya is adjusting too, luckily for him he can read and loves video games so that is his escape. I think Lucy's escape from loneliness is her new little art station that we made for her. She loves it. Always creating, of course everything is very abstract....but sweet all the same............
I can't wait for tomorrow because we get to explore the island and forget about any problems for a moment, plus the air conditioner is broken, even more reason to get out of here.

Everything but the Dogs

Today is the day that we received the rest of our household goods. I think because I have not completely accepted the fact that this is now home.....I didn't have a whole lot of excitement. I was use to living with the basics and rotating through the same five shirts. Then Bamm all of a sudden I have a house full of stuff. Now some of it is important to me, although most of it just sits around and collects dust. Ok enough about that, highlights of today was that really nothing was broken just a few minor things. The other thing was the hamburger that i found in one of Lucy's toy boxes.....yuck. We really miss the dogs....it's interesting to unpack and find their hair on things or toys they love. I can't wait to have them join us here. I'm so thankful Amy and Bryan are taking such amazing care of them for us. We owe you guys!
Alright it was a long day time to hit the hay!