I can't really put into words what it meant to see my little boy be baptized today. Of course I was so happy....although I felt much more then that. I shed my tears not while I watched my sweet husband do the honors, although it was while I listened to the music being song by the members who came. It reminded me so much of the spirit I felt many many years ago when Amy and I took the plunge. That day set the stage for so many wonderful opportunites for my life. I can only think of the same possibilities that will come Kya's way if he stays on his path and continues to follow the Savior.
We had so much support from our ward family.....I wasn't that surprised knowing how sweet our ward is. Kya received many aloha leis filled with candy, money and flowers. I think he was surprised to receive so many gifts. I didn't think it was nessesary but still really sweet to say the least.

A Quiet but Sweet Christmas 2009

It was a good morning. On Christmas Eve I wondered how it was going to be, I wasnt in the best mood. Christmas Eve has always been a special night if not the best part of Christmas for Jeremy and I as a family. So him having to be at work everynight effected my attitude. I tried to turn things around, the kids and I went and saw Chipmunks Christmas Eve night. They loved it, and actually went to be bed for me really well.




Jeremy was a trooper, he woke up after only sleeping for an hour and half and did the present thing in the morning. The children were so happy with their gifts, that makes mommy happy. So we send our love to those back home........we miss you all. Sounds like Jeremy and I will be here longer in Hawaii then we were hoping, so maybe some of you can have a Melekaliki Maka with us!

Time to Kill

Well I'm laying here in bed really, really tired, although I have 27 minutes left on an auction that I have to stay up for. So I then I thought well this is a perfect time to blog.....
This month has been too too busy at times. I still feel like there is not enough time to get all that I need and want to have done. The Christmas party was a fun project. So many members were so thankful and really appreciated the feeling that was created by all the decor! A few members of the ward showed up at the door tonight with their ukulele and sang Christmas Carols. It didn't take long for tears to fall from my face. Anyhow here are some photos from that night.


I will put more pictures later.....Im way too tired right now

Welcome to Party Central

There is not too much to say, although my little boy turned 8. My wonderful husband helped me throw together a party last minute, and it turned out pretty smashing!

Big Changes On The Way

Well first off, Jeremy and I (the crazy animal lovers we are) decided to foster some kittens. The two we recieved were completely ferrel. Turns out they are doing great. We have decided to keep the little boy "jackson". He is a great little guy, he tolerates everything and is so easy going. We aren't really sure how the dogs feel about it, although this picture say's it best!
Then there is Lucy with her new grill......we have been waiting what seems like forever for that awful dental work to fall out! Hooray
One more major change for us si that we have decided to up root and move. Those of you who know us well probably are not surprised. We are nervous but at the same time ready for this move. The school is one of the best in Hawaii (which is not saying that much) but we need every inch we can gain from the schools here. It's extremly close to work for Jeremy. There is a great park right out our back door and a beautiful place for a flower garden which Im excited about. Kya and Lucy will have to share a room again. So we will plant here and only pray that we can make it back to California in 18 months.

Why Do I Like This Time of Year!

Well I really love Fall for all the reasons that don't exactly exist in Hawaii. I miss leaves changing color. The brisk fall air that hits your face in the morning when you first walk outside. I also miss having to find which sweater would be the best to wear. Although despite these things Halloween is still and always will be what it is no matter where you live and what the weather is like. Last night it was muggy and almost wet in Hawaii as our church did the annual Fall Festival. We had a great time. Lucy was a Pink Leopard and Kya was Wolverine. Jeremy and I did the famous cake walk game and then for the trunk or treat we spiffed up the old Astro to be nice and creepy.
This month has gone by really fast. Towards the beginning of October I threw a baby shower at my house. Im not sure if it will go down in the books as one of the greatest baby showers....although it was the only one I have ever thrown, could possibly be that last HAH! Congrats to Tawnie and a healthy baby girl Kaylani.
Well till the next update tata for now

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We had a Great Time Together!

I know Amy will do a much better job blogging about her trip, although I wanted to share my own feelings. I can't explain what I feel when family comes to Hawaii. I enjoy the island, although I think I enjoy seeing them have fun on this beautiful island when they come. From the moment they arrived you could feel their excitement to have first off survived a long plane ride with five kids...and second to have landed in such a beautiful place.
The kids could hardly wait to get to the beach. Each one of the kids has such a unique personality. Emery is such a sweet young lady, you can feel her happiness when she walks into the room.
I can't remember not seeing a smile on her face everytime I looked at her. Especially when she was loving the puppies.....they do miss you guys (especially in the morning).
Then there is Kelci....really if she had a nickname it would be Cautious Kelci. She knows who she is, and before she does anything you can see her thinking it out. I loved seeing her overcome her fears and just dive in and have fun. Oh and I can never put my finger on who she sounds like when she talks, but I finially did it. She sounds like a Care Bear! Perfect for her...... For the little ones, I think it was a tireing trip and Cambree was the cutest when she left. We asked all the kids what was the best part of the trip "Beach, waterfall, magic show, etc" were the common answers. Then there was Cambree's, she said it was "Briana's house". So there you go Briana, your home is now a vacation attraction in Hawaii, hope you are ready for that. I love her little loving honest heart
Then there is Brody (or should I say my new birth control hah jk). This trip was the first time I have ever seen or really heard him do anything. His personnality shown like crazy.
I had no idea he had such strong Italian genes "Look mommy there is a sharka in the watera". We adored him and all of his defiance, we get to think it is cute because he is not ours! Ok I hate taking people to the airpoort, I can't even see driving home because I have so many tears pouring out of my eye balls. When I got back home the first thing I saw was the baby swing with no Landry. He has to be the happiest little guy, he smiles all the time. I love being mommy's twin because he loves me like her when he can't see her. I hope he stays that way forever!

We had such a great time. I know Amy will eventually put more pictures on her blog and talk more so I will close this off and get my real day started.

The Joke Was On Us

Today we thought we were going to a cool airshow on Ford Island. Although it wasn't quite what we thought it would be. See it was called "The Biggest Littlest Airshow"....and that was exactly what it was to our surprise. We actually thought it was really fun to watch. These little planes did all the same tricks as a big plane. They even traveled at 150mph and they look so real when they fly.

Our Summer is Officially Over

Today was the first day back to school.;)
Its been a anticipating school year because our kindergartner was suppose to have done kindergartner over as of about three weeks ago. But little did Lucy know she made phenomenal progress this summer, so the principal called me about week before school started to tell us she made all her benchmarks. She is moving on to first grade.
I love Lucy's teacher (as of now), she seems almost like a pre-1st grade class. I took Lucy to class this morning and as I was leaving I couldn't help but do a little how down dance to the "Oh What A Beautiful Morning" song her teacher turned on. Luckily Lucy was the only one who saw me...and of course couldn't contain herself. I decided I better leave!
Kya is going on to 2nd grade. He really wants to be a Lehua Star this year. So yesterday we talked about what habits he had to change to do that. No more talking in class, no more whistling in class while doing his work, and finish his work in a timely fashion. They seem to be easy goals, although today he already had to be told to stop talking and stop whistling. Poor kid takes after me with the talking in class thing and Jeremy with the whistling problem. I can't whistle anything!
The sad part today was neither one of my kids wanted me to walk them to their classes.......although I kind of had to because I had ALL there school supplies. Lucy let me take a picture of her before I left the classroom....Kya didn't want to have anything to do with that idea

Welcome Africa

Normally Jeremy has taken the children to the zoo to perform service with the Navy. Then after they have finished their service duties they get to experience a part of the zoo. Although they have never been able to walk around and really learn and look at the animals. So one day I asked them if they wanted to go to the zoo, and their response was, "Do we have to do service?". That was sad to me.....I thought know they shouldn't always have to go to the zoo and pick up trash.
Anyways, so yesterday we took them to the zoo. Our favorite part was the monkeys.....they cracked us up. Check them out trying to find food outside their enclosure. The black monkey was enjoying his fruit loops until he turned around and spilt them all on the ground. He wasn't the brightest guy, because he put his head in the box trying to figure out where all the fruit loops went.
We might have spent too much time watching the monkeys, because now Lucy is convinced she is one....and has now been attempting to climb every tree in the neighborhood.
I think this was the first zoo I have ever been to where they had guinea pigs and goats but it's Hawaii what can we say.

It Could Be a Sin

I was just thinking that it would almost be a sin if I didn't blog about the 4th of July. I really like the 4th and always have. Today was a good day we went to Kolina Lagoon Beach to soak up the sun and play in the water. We decided this time to try out the snorkling there, and we found it to be fun. It's not completely filled with fish like other places. Although we did get to swim with a few. Then we came home to have a little Bar-be-que with our dear friend Briana and her kids. Im so glad she came over, it made the day that much better for me. We did decide to do some sparklers.....I know we are the rebels.


Then after roasting marshmellows we walked to the pier by our house and watched the Pearl Harbor Fire Work Show. The best part of the day was NO CROWDS. Perhaps the worst part of the day...our house still smells like camp fire smoke from the grill, we learned next time we need to move the grill away from the patio door.

One More Thing....

Summer has been difficult for me........
Basically my only explanation for it is that when the kids loose their structure they don't know what to do with them selves. I think that is what is going on with Kya. My poor son does suffer from bi-polar disorder, and although there could be worse things to deal with, it's never easy to watch your child struggle no matter what the issue is. His moods have been horrible and tiring to deal with, he has no appetite, sudden burst of physical anger, both Lucy and I really struggle during the day with him. I love him so much and as a mother I just try to be understanding although somewhat disciplinary as well (it's a delicate balance) I'm trying to think of some things to make the day a little more stable for him.....but it's just not the same as what he had at school.
All this being said, we took the kids to Planet Hollywood tonight for dinner. It's a big deal for us because we never go out to restaurants. I took a couple of pictures with my phone because it was so nice to see him smile, eating and taking interest to where we were. Oh and the food was so good!