I hope everyone has as much fun on halloween as we did. This year I ended up making all the kids costumes, starting two days before halloween, and LOVING it. It gave me a great reason to be creative again, and it is completely possible that I may make my kids costumes every year! Is there an age that homemade costumes are totally lame?
Also, last minute we pulled together our annual meet-at-our-house-to-eat-then-trick-or-treat. It was due time to get the Uluave family together again, and we had such a blast. Not to mention delicious food. It is so wonderful to see the cousins together, all ages, just hanging out. After trick-or-treating they all took their candy upstairs and decided it would be a good idea to "share" which meant that each of them poured their entire bag on the floor into one large pile. There was candy everywhere!
Moana street is THE street to be trick or treating on if you live in the Hauula, Laie, Kahuku area, and 1,000 pieces of candy is never enough. It is incredible, more like a street fair. Everyone brings tables and tents to the end of their driveway, along with spooky music or whatever other decorations or part of your house you may feel is necessary, and they pass out candy from there. There is none of this freezing, walk up every long driveway kind of stuff. Just walk down one side of the street and come back on the other and thats it. Bam. Done. Pretty amazing if you ask me.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Today was a Good Day
Always love it when Sharon comes to town, and as a surprise makes it nearly perfect! Sharon and I pulled it off, and shocked Wendy and the kids with Sharon in town and a night at the Sheraton! It was so much fun. Weather was sunny but not too hot, view was incredible, room was HUGE, and it was priceless to see my three littles in their goggles splashing around the pool together and allowing me a minute to relax! The kids are so excited to have their auntie back for a few weeks, and Im excited to have one of my best friends back. Thank you Sharon for a fantastic day.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Today I cried.....
Today Sharon sold her car. As I went to pick her up from giving it to the new owners, I totally cried. I realized what a staple item that car has been around our house the last 5 years. It was the horn, really. That horn could make my kids dive undercover from anywhere in the house. They would squeal at the top of their lungs, "Sharons here. Hurry, hide. Now!" If Tevita was playing in the neighborhood and he heard that beep-beep, he would come running down the street, all dirty with a stick or two in hand. He would give Sharon a big hug and kiss and then run away. We will sure miss that car, but we will miss Sharon more.
My Shalye
Oooh how I love this girl. She is maybe the most quirky thing around. Every day she has me laughing, sometimes not even at what she says but just how she says it or the voice that she says it in.
For the last few months she will only refer to Malia as 'Shalye'.
Nearly anything you tell her will get a squeaky response of "Welcome Mom".
For example:
ME: Shalye, I just love you so much.
SHALYE: Welcome Mom.
or
ME: You look so adorable in that outfit!
SHALYE: Welcome Mom.
It never fits, and I laugh every time.
She will always stand at the bottom of the staircase and say, "Tall, tall mountain. Too big. Carry you!"
Truth is, it really does not matter what she says. It is that squeaky voice and the mannerisms that go with it. I love that she gets to spend so much time home with me!
For the last few months she will only refer to Malia as 'Shalye'.
Nearly anything you tell her will get a squeaky response of "Welcome Mom".
For example:
ME: Shalye, I just love you so much.
SHALYE: Welcome Mom.
or
ME: You look so adorable in that outfit!
SHALYE: Welcome Mom.
It never fits, and I laugh every time.
She will always stand at the bottom of the staircase and say, "Tall, tall mountain. Too big. Carry you!"
Truth is, it really does not matter what she says. It is that squeaky voice and the mannerisms that go with it. I love that she gets to spend so much time home with me!
IT'S A(nother) GIRL!!!!
Now that we have all grieved just a little, I am happy to announce we are having another baby girl. She is due June 16th.
We were all CERTAIN that it was a boy. I cried a little and was in shock a lot, but am alright now and am really excited to meet this baby girl of ours. When we were telling the kids what we were having, Tevita started beating his head into the pillow grunting things like, "uuh, I really wanted a brother." He left the room. A few minutes later I went into the living room and sat down by him. He expressed his frustration that he REALLY wanted a brother. I explained to him that I understood and that daddy and I really wanted a boy too but at this time Heavenly Father has decided that we needed another baby girl to join our family. Tevita stands up and shaking his fist to the sky, yells, "Heavenly Father, you are going to pay for this. You owe me a million bucks."
We were all CERTAIN that it was a boy. I cried a little and was in shock a lot, but am alright now and am really excited to meet this baby girl of ours. When we were telling the kids what we were having, Tevita started beating his head into the pillow grunting things like, "uuh, I really wanted a brother." He left the room. A few minutes later I went into the living room and sat down by him. He expressed his frustration that he REALLY wanted a brother. I explained to him that I understood and that daddy and I really wanted a boy too but at this time Heavenly Father has decided that we needed another baby girl to join our family. Tevita stands up and shaking his fist to the sky, yells, "Heavenly Father, you are going to pay for this. You owe me a million bucks."
Christmas Morning
I LOVE CHRISTMAS MORNING! I always have. I love the look on my kids faces as they see the surprises that Santa Claus left for them the night before. I love a full house of friends and family to celebrate together. This year I decided instead of buying much for the kids I would surprise them with a trip to Disneyland. I was totally craving a rip off the rock, and thought the memories made would far outweigh the toys they would receive.
Because I knew the surprise the kids were about to receive I was extra excited this year to see the faces of my babies. The house was decorated with all things Disney, but the kids did not get it, they just thought we were having a party.
The minute Tevita finally "got it" was priceless! It was not until he opened the suitcase present with a toy airplane in it, along with some spending money that the wheels started to turn in his head. We told him that he had to "Solve the Mystery". A minute later he threw both hands in the air and exclaimed "WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO". If only I had a picture of THAT face! Once he started yelling about it Malia and Shalye started screaming too!! I love when I can pull of a great surprise.....
We left for Cali the next day and had a blast!
The rest of Christmas day was great too. Hours of it was spent playing the Wii that Sharon bought the kids. If I had any idea that Sharon would be spoiling them with a Wii, I do no think we would have been going to Disneyland. And of course there was Silly String involved.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Six More Sleeps......
Til Santa comes. My kids can hardly contain themselves.
This month, like the others, has completely flown by. So much has happened. First off, for those that dont know, I am PREGNANT. Again. Due in June with our fourth and final baby. The kids are so thrilled, especially Tevita who insists that we are having a boy. No questions asked. He is 100% confident that Heavenly Father wants him to have a boy. His words, not mine. But I sure hope he's right. I will let you all know.
Thanksgiving was a blast with my family in town. We played cards and Ticket to Ride for about two weeks straight. For those of you who have never played that game, it comes highly recommended from the Duffin Family. My mom spoiled us rotten with her cooking, cleaning, and babysitting. She is just so cheery about it all and does not ever complain. I love when Dad comes to visit cause there is always something about my house that drives him crazy that is broken. This trip it was the lack of any light in my kitchen. He went to the store, picked out a light and installed it right above my kitchen table. Thanks Dad. It made it so much easier to kick all your butts in cards!
My husband has been working like crazy. I swear he sleeps like three or four hours and is right back out the door for work. Lately he gets home after I am asleep and gone before I wake up. I am so proud of him for all his hard work, but am totally ready for his boys to come back and help with the company for a bit! Hurry home boys!
Today is December 19th. I cannot believe that we are seriously only six sleeps away from Santa Claus. A few years ago I bought an advent calendar from Pottery Barn, with pockets for every day of the month. It has been SO MUCH FUN to see my kids bounce out of bed in the dark wee hours just to see what the elves left them. There is always a treat accompanied by a note. Whoever is up first will bring me the note with a flashlight so I can read it to them. Tevita even told me he needed an alarm clock so he could get up to check the pocket.
Other than watching the joy this calendar brings, I have been in a serious bah-humbug mood that I have not been able to snap out of. Not grumpy about the holidays, but just completely neutral to them this year. If it was not for mom I am not sure if we even would have decorated cookies. I sure hope I snap out of it by next year cause I usually really LOVE this time of year. We have another little grinch around here named Shalye who pushes our christmas tree over at least once a day while yelling about christmas being finished at the top of her lungs. She will climb up on the fireplace and throw all the stockings on the floor. Then she will tear down the garland from the fireplace. She will climb down, kick the fake firelogs then cross her arms, let out an "Umph" with a look of sheer satisfaction beaming across her face.
This year I tried shopping and decided it was such a waste of time. I would just walk in and out of stores aimlessly shopping just to buy the kids presents that they don't need. Since I have no desire to shop, and my kids do not need a thing, I have decided to suprise them with a trip to Disneyland for Christmas, and just make memories instead. Ssssshhhhhhhh, it is a SUPRISE! Thanks to my wonderful mother again who is going to meet us there and help make it possible, since my poor mans gotta stay home and work. And thanks to Hawaiian Airlines for having some serious cheap airfare last minute.
So much to do before we go. Wishing you all days that are merry and bright!
This month, like the others, has completely flown by. So much has happened. First off, for those that dont know, I am PREGNANT. Again. Due in June with our fourth and final baby. The kids are so thrilled, especially Tevita who insists that we are having a boy. No questions asked. He is 100% confident that Heavenly Father wants him to have a boy. His words, not mine. But I sure hope he's right. I will let you all know.
Thanksgiving was a blast with my family in town. We played cards and Ticket to Ride for about two weeks straight. For those of you who have never played that game, it comes highly recommended from the Duffin Family. My mom spoiled us rotten with her cooking, cleaning, and babysitting. She is just so cheery about it all and does not ever complain. I love when Dad comes to visit cause there is always something about my house that drives him crazy that is broken. This trip it was the lack of any light in my kitchen. He went to the store, picked out a light and installed it right above my kitchen table. Thanks Dad. It made it so much easier to kick all your butts in cards!
My husband has been working like crazy. I swear he sleeps like three or four hours and is right back out the door for work. Lately he gets home after I am asleep and gone before I wake up. I am so proud of him for all his hard work, but am totally ready for his boys to come back and help with the company for a bit! Hurry home boys!
Today is December 19th. I cannot believe that we are seriously only six sleeps away from Santa Claus. A few years ago I bought an advent calendar from Pottery Barn, with pockets for every day of the month. It has been SO MUCH FUN to see my kids bounce out of bed in the dark wee hours just to see what the elves left them. There is always a treat accompanied by a note. Whoever is up first will bring me the note with a flashlight so I can read it to them. Tevita even told me he needed an alarm clock so he could get up to check the pocket.
Other than watching the joy this calendar brings, I have been in a serious bah-humbug mood that I have not been able to snap out of. Not grumpy about the holidays, but just completely neutral to them this year. If it was not for mom I am not sure if we even would have decorated cookies. I sure hope I snap out of it by next year cause I usually really LOVE this time of year. We have another little grinch around here named Shalye who pushes our christmas tree over at least once a day while yelling about christmas being finished at the top of her lungs. She will climb up on the fireplace and throw all the stockings on the floor. Then she will tear down the garland from the fireplace. She will climb down, kick the fake firelogs then cross her arms, let out an "Umph" with a look of sheer satisfaction beaming across her face.
This year I tried shopping and decided it was such a waste of time. I would just walk in and out of stores aimlessly shopping just to buy the kids presents that they don't need. Since I have no desire to shop, and my kids do not need a thing, I have decided to suprise them with a trip to Disneyland for Christmas, and just make memories instead. Ssssshhhhhhhh, it is a SUPRISE! Thanks to my wonderful mother again who is going to meet us there and help make it possible, since my poor mans gotta stay home and work. And thanks to Hawaiian Airlines for having some serious cheap airfare last minute.
So much to do before we go. Wishing you all days that are merry and bright!
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