I'm backkkkk!!!

Crazy, I need to keep tabs with this page if I'm going to slurp after 1 year. Let's see Lousili Cadenas came down in August with her 2 cute kids, Mele and Fine. We hung out went swimming with Daniel & Heather and her family. They were in town vacationing at a condo. We went to Springdale, the city before you hit Zions National Park to see elks & buffalo and they had a bull at the farm too. Lil Mele loved the elk she wanted to keep feeding it when we were wanting to leave. It was hot! Then went to a petting farm at Virgin city, on our way back. Mele and Fine loved our Library's water park. They made me excited for Lil Tisa to come in December. Lee & Hilda treated me to Cafe Rio for the beginning of my Birthday week. My favorite is the Pork Tortilla salad, YUM!!!

Aug. 27th I turned the BIG 36!!! I still feel the same. I did notice laugh lines more around the eye area. I am 4yrs to 40!! Yikes. Where does the time go? I had a fun week. On my birthday, my cute neighbors made me a ham omelette breakfast, right after Kolei & Nisi brought over chocolate frosted donut and sang Happy Birthday to me. Kolei bought a beautiful necklace and they family bought me tennis shoes. My kids made me cards and got me Mary Kay eye makeup remover and eye gel, what I wanted. Amie helped them with the gift part. Thanks, Amie!!! Thursday, Kolei & Nisi, Salote & kids, Milika & kids we met up at the water park and had cupcakes and cake for my birthday!! yum. Friday, The girls took me out to Olive Garden, it was Theresa, Salote,Nisi & Sue. I love those girls!!! We had a good time. I gained 3 lbs that week!!! I'm on Weight Watchers, that's another blog all in itself.

What else? I'm Samuela's room mom, not by choice, because noone else signed up. I'm nervous about that. I've been room mom for my kids in pre-school. So it's been awhile. Our PTA had a room parent/teacher mingle, their so organized and gave us a folder with cute ideas and questions to ask the teacher. I have to say it's been fun. I googled room mom for help and asked Amie & Nisi of what they do for parties, I've gotten great ideas. Halloween is our 1st party! I've already gotten the decorations. I read with some students in the class today and I like it. My son enjoys me the there. I have 3 other moms willing to help me now, we'll see how it goes. I'm glad I'm doing it. Samuela goes to Intermediate school next year.

Fo Katoa's Homecoming

We went to Fo Katoa's missionary homecoming program yesterday. It was such a spiritual sacrament meeting. He gave such a humble and spiritual report, I just had to blog about it. He spoke of how hard it was at first. He learned to overcome pride and spoke of trusting in the Lord. The spirit was so strong and you can see he learned and progressed much on his mission. It brought back so many memories I've forgotten over the years. I thought back to my own mission and could relate when he would cry and say it was hard yet rewarding. I couldn't help but tear up throughout his whole talk. He said at the end of his talk he was grateful to be a part of their lives and was only a tool for God. I went to his farewell and not a guy with many words, just to see the change when they get back. He left as a young boy and came back a man that has seen and been through much in such a short time. It made me want to be a better person after hearing him speak and to ALWAYS trust in the Lord!!!

Another School Year

Samuela & Seti started school yesterday at East Elementary. I asked if they wanted me to go with them. They said No! lol. I went anyway to make sure they could find their classes and meet their new teachers. Samuela is now in 5th grade, his teacher is Mr. Whitmer. He like his teacher. They watched the Olympics in class today. Samuela says their school is friendly and no cliques, everyone is friend's with everyone. It's so nice to hear that. Seti is in 4th grade and he has Ms. Woosley & Mrs. Marshall. They both enjoyed their 1st day. Seti made fudge. His homework was to discuss his 1st day of school with me. I had to return in writing that we did for Bronco bucks for a store they have in their school. I prayed they would transition well to this school and they have. Whew!!! My neighbors and ward members love this school and there's a lot of parent participation too. We're happy to be in this area and everything is going smoothly. Yay!!!!

Karoake time!!!!

I LOVE to KARAOKE!!! I am not by all means a good singer. I just love to go and sing. My cousin Rita got me started, so Nica and Rita are my long time Karaoke buddies. The birthday party was Friday and so Saturday, some cousins and I went to Batter's up and sang it up!!! lol. It was sooooo fun and I missed it. The Karaoke DJ even gave me a free CD with most of us singing, too funny!!!! My favorite song I sang was "The Tide is High" by Blondie, I dedicated to my cousins. Hee...heee...heee

We are Family...I got all my cousins and ME!!!!

That song popped into my head just thinking about this past weekend. We just got back and I had a blast!!! It's nice to be with family. We went to the park when we got in, Kolei made us t-shirts in memory of mom it was nice. We all wore it and we ate barbeque and I was catchin' up and gossiping with everyone, literally!!! It was good to see the Aunts and Uncles with their kids & Uncle Sonasi was there too, he hasn't been feeling too well. The surprise party for Uncle Sione turned out great and it was the highlight of the weekend. We bonded, ate, danced and enjoyed each other's company!!!

This weekend.....

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Dad came into town for Tori's Birthday! My kids came home and we were all together. I love those moments enjoying one another and bonding. We had Tori's birthday and I'll post those pixs when I get them from Nau. (No pressure Nau, lol) We forgot our camera. Anyways, Nau & Preston came for the birthday too. We went to breakfast with Papa. We went swimming at Sand Hollow with the cousins and then went to Durango's for dinner. Nau, I and the kids came home that night and started are books. The boys were playin' on the Wi'i and she sat on the couch reading Twilight and I sat on the loveseat reading Breaking Dawn. Too funny!!!! Sunday, Milika & Andy blessed their baby Mele Tiave Pikula Moeai. She's so cute!!!!! Then we went and ate with the family and came home vegged and watched Kung Fu movies.

Breaking Dawn

At the break of dawn, Saturday we went to the library and had a party!!!! We played games & had trivia on the series. We had donuts & juice!!! I was just waiting for the drawings, the last book, I won it!!!! Yay!!!
I finished the book today and I was so sad, it ended!!! I really enjoyed this series and loved the characters. Stephanie Meyer is an awesome and creative author. It was such a twist with Jacob imprinting with...I won't give it away, for Nau's sake. lol! Bella & Edward, aaaahhh such bliss. Well I was happy with the ending and now I can get back to normal, those books were so addicting and I just had to read it all to be satisfied. Whoever hasn't read it, you're missing out! I dare you too, you won't be disappointed!!!!! I can't wait for the movies!!!! Yay!!!!!

TEAM EDWARD

I finished eclipse this morning!!! Right in time for the anticipated new book that comes out tomorrow!!!! I'm so excited. I loved this book, it really gave you a personal look in some of the characters and their past. I loved the action in this one too. If Bella doesn't change in this next book.....I'll read until she does. lol!!!! Tonight their having a party for Breaking Dawn with a drawing for the new book. I'm gonna go check it out!!!! I thought maybe Jacob, yet my heart is with Edward he is so selfless. Poor Jacob, I hope he imprints with someone soon. Stephanie Meyer is such a good writer, one critic said,"...you'll be gnashing to read Breaking Dawn." Grrrrr.....!!!! lol.

Summer of 2008

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

It has been so fun!!!! These are some pictures that I've had and have finally gotten around to it. We moved to St George and this summer just trying to get use to this summer heat here. We've mainly tried to do things around water,the pool has been our second home(thanks to Nana), waterparks, weekend getaways, we've had family come into town quite a bit this summer & family eatings. We're ending our fun summer at Salt Lake City with the Po'uha reunion and Uncle Sione's 70th Birthday!!! Yay!!! Then it ends coming back, because school is back in session August 12th.

American Idol winner for Salt Lake!!! Woohooooo!

I love American Idol been a big fan since the 2nd season!!!!! I found out Jr Maile tried out again in Salt Lake and he' made it and will be trying out for this season. I'm a big fan of his, not cuz he's my cousin either. It's so exciting, he's very talented and I'm gonna be prayin he does well!!!! I just txtd him to wish him luck, he says he has a long way to go, he's so humble. He's destined to share his voice!!!
http://www.myfoxutah.com/myfox/pages/ContentDetail?contentId=7072339

New Moon

So I was reading Eat, Pray, Love. I just thought boring, I had to read New Moon! I finished New Moon!!! OMGoodness. It's so addicting I had to read it til it was done! I'm afraid to get Eclipse, cuz that's all I'll do all day is read!!!! lol. So Nis and I went to Costco and bought the rest of the books, cheaper than Walmart, if anyone decides to read them. I thought Twilight was better and I'm looking forward to reading Eclipse and the fourth book. She writes the book where it's so gripping you can't get enough. It's an awesome series and I can see why it's a worldwide Bestseller. Now I'm torn, Jake or Edward? lol.

I give Twilight 4 stars ****

I finished the novel Twilight by Stephanie Myers this morning at 1:20 am. It's a good thing I don't have the kids this month, I've caught up with some reading, which I enjoy. The book it wasn't too appealing knowing it was about vampires. Thanks to Milika, she encouraged me to read it, I'm always looking for new books to read. I liked it. I can't wait to get the 2nd book today at the library, I hope it's there. I loved Edward, he was so mysterious and intense. I love novels with romance and a hint of suspense! I even went on Youtube to learn more about the author. One interview they asked her where she was inspired to write of the romance between Bella and Edward. She said some from her own experience but mostly from Jane Austen's Darcy & Lizzie. A woman after my own heart. No wonder I liked the book, I love romance but especially the longing which I found with Edward and Bella and that's why I love Jane Austen and some Bollywood movies. lol! I can't wait for the movie!!!!! Muwahahahaha!!!!!!!!! lol. I'm on to Eat, Pray, Love!!! Here's to reading, I love it.

Family & Barbeque's!

Gotta love it!!! Tonite we hung out with the Mckenzie's and barbequed. Brian is from the South and made the best barbeque pork, beans and the homemade macaroni and cheese, to die for. Kolei marinated chicken and we were in heaven. I didn't do too great being on WW, even when I brought the Asian salad, oh well this was definitely a free day! I tasted Kim Chee on rice for the first time it was goooood if you like pickled like cabbage. Nisi made awesome blondie brownies, yum and so chewy. Yeah, I had to talk about the food. Good food and good company, who can ask for anything more?

The Hills are ALIVE....with the sound of MUSIC aah aah aahhhhh

Last night we went to Tuacahn and watched The Sound of Music! Rox came down and bought us tickets. It was just gorgeous. The backdrop were Red Rocks all around and just out in nature. I sat there enjoying the view and said to myself, this is why I live in St George. It was my first time there and I will definitely go again. Rox and I sang along with all the songs, being goofy! The woman who played Maria had a beautiful voice and Rolf's voice was my other favorite. Rox almost got attacked by this huge moth, I'm not exaggerating. Too funny! We then went and hung out in their RV and had con Platos! I hope that's right Rox? We watched MJ hits on DVD and laughed, danced and sang. It was hilarious, why go to the club when you can hang out at the RV diner!!!! lol. I enjoyed myself and we are so doing this again, for sure in Oct same place, same time....cuz, this is thrilla, thriller night!!!!! lol.

Tennis ANYONE????

My dad loves tennis! This past trip he brought us tennis rackets because Seti and Kolei's kids are starting to take up tennis. We've been or more I've enjoyed it more than them. My dad would literally take my brother & I every day when we were young to the park so he can play tennis. My mom worked swing so we had no choice in the matter. I think that's why before my kids came along I couldn't stand parks. We would go 5-til the sun went down while my dad played with his tennis buddies. Anyways, now I'm playing and I'm addicted I go almost every day or other day at night at the Dixie College where the lights stay on. My partners are my kids, Salote Mckenzie and Nisi. I'm addicted! I have never sweated so much and moving every body part. The sweating comes from 90 degree weather at night here in St George, when it's cool! lol. Learning to deal with the heat, I've become a nite owl! Anywhoo...why didn't my dad teach me tennis is what I'm wondering. I told Lote we need to take tennis lessons and someday play the Senior games here when we get good!!! (LMBO!!!!)

No withdrawals!!!

My kids went up north to hang out with their dad and grandpa this month. I usually get mopey and sad when they leave. I've been ok and sleeping in. It's nice. I started real estate school and enjoying it. I realized I do need a break and haven't felt guilty about it. I say it's about time!!!! Before ya know it they'll be back and we'll all be together and we appreciate each other more.

I'm HEA...

I'm trying out this blog thing for fun. I want to do it for the journal part of it. My cousin Nau told my sis-in-law and I the benefits of it. We'll see how it goes.