Thursday, March 8, 2012
WHERE HAS ALL THE TIME GONE?????
In a short few weeks my Anela will be 1 YEARS OLD!! I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. This time last year we were just putting baby stuff together and getting her things into place. We were in the process of moving into our home and so many more other things were going on. Next thing I was giving birth and who knows where the time has gone, but I'm now planning her 1st birthday party...wow! Never the less I'm grateful and it would take me years to sit here and recall all the wonderful memories we've made together in such a short time. Just grateful that I'm a mom! It's the most amazing, most rewarding thing ever in life!!! I wish all women in this world the opportunity to experience the best thing ever...motherhood
I love my baby unconditional and I can't wait to make more memories with her and see where her path in life may take her. Thank you Lord for blessing me with such a gift....I love you my Anela girl
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
One Year Later.................
Recently, February 4, 2012 we were gathered in Kahuku, Hawaii (Oahu) to remember the life of our beloved grandmother Maile Hafukimoana Vea Vimahi, she passed a way a year ago. This past year has been a year of ups and downs, some good and some bad but gratefully I can say we've all made it and if she were still here she'd be proud of the accomplishments we've all been able to attain. Her heart was unconditional and loved each of us exactly that way. Since she's been gone 3 new babies have joined the family. My daughter Anelaokalani born in March, Lyn's daughter Maile, born in October and Neva's son Toimoana, born on Thanksgiving Day. All three have brought so much joy into our family.
My sister who lives in Dallas came with her little family and we flew into Oahu from Maui. We spent the whole weekend together and as always our time together was well spent. We started our weekend off Friday gathering all the material for her grave sight and gathering our foods for our Saturday feast. Early Saturday morning we all gathered at the cemetary and the men of the family started building a lil wall around her grave and added beautiful tiles along the side. We had a yummy brunch and later that evening had a delicious family dinner. We talked about grandma and all our good times together and we knew her spirit was definitely there......there were no tears, just lots of laughter and lots of good food, company and memories made.
Families are Forever, a promise we hold on to dearly for we know it to be true. We love you grandma, til we're together again!
My sister who lives in Dallas came with her little family and we flew into Oahu from Maui. We spent the whole weekend together and as always our time together was well spent. We started our weekend off Friday gathering all the material for her grave sight and gathering our foods for our Saturday feast. Early Saturday morning we all gathered at the cemetary and the men of the family started building a lil wall around her grave and added beautiful tiles along the side. We had a yummy brunch and later that evening had a delicious family dinner. We talked about grandma and all our good times together and we knew her spirit was definitely there......there were no tears, just lots of laughter and lots of good food, company and memories made.
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| the finished product |
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| my brother inlaws Alani & Sione |
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| Mr Hafoka himself |
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| my brother Ray |
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| my 2 nieces & my baby |
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| listening to the leader of the group my brother inlaw Mite |
Families are Forever, a promise we hold on to dearly for we know it to be true. We love you grandma, til we're together again!
Changes....
I started the New Year with an optimistic outlook for myself and my family. I made a list of the things that were current in my life and highlighted the things that I felt needed much improvement. As always my weight was at the top of the list LOL, but it's to the point now that I just take it as it comes and work on it to the best of my abilities. There were family goals and personal goals that need a lot of improvement and some needed to be deleted completely.
Needless to say so far that optimistic outlook I had has some what dimmed. I on the other hand have found myself back at square one trying to figure things out once more. I can sit here and think of a million things that I can do to better my situation or to make my "dreams" come true, but motivation to do it hasn't hit me yet LOL! So meanwhile I'll have an opportunity to update my blog more frequent and probably gain a few more lbs and add to the list of projects I have going on sitting in a corner waiting. I will hopefully get to edit the last million photos I have in boxes and bins and finish my daughters quilt and throw myself into a few service projects.
On the brighter side of this, is the fact that I can stay at home and watch my daughter grow. She's now trying to walk and saying all sorts of things even though the orgin of her language is yet to be determined :) So until my life takes another turn may it be good or bad, I'll sit back relax and enjoy my time home with my daughter.
Needless to say so far that optimistic outlook I had has some what dimmed. I on the other hand have found myself back at square one trying to figure things out once more. I can sit here and think of a million things that I can do to better my situation or to make my "dreams" come true, but motivation to do it hasn't hit me yet LOL! So meanwhile I'll have an opportunity to update my blog more frequent and probably gain a few more lbs and add to the list of projects I have going on sitting in a corner waiting. I will hopefully get to edit the last million photos I have in boxes and bins and finish my daughters quilt and throw myself into a few service projects.
On the brighter side of this, is the fact that I can stay at home and watch my daughter grow. She's now trying to walk and saying all sorts of things even though the orgin of her language is yet to be determined :) So until my life takes another turn may it be good or bad, I'll sit back relax and enjoy my time home with my daughter.
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| singer some day??? she has a pair of lungs that's for sure LOL |
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| she's always had a head full of hair, some days good & some days it's all over the place, but for sure it's super cute |
Middle of February Already?????...............
Looking at my calendar to make an appointment I flip through the pages and land on "February 14, 2012"..ALREADY????? This year just began I thought :) Needless to say it's Valentines Day or Lovers Day, Sweethearts Day or whatever lovey dovey names people have come up with through the years. Our Valentines is also the birthday of our now 5yr old Pitbull, Dallas Cowboy. I can't believe how fast time has sped by and in a short 2 months my Anela will be 1yrs old. This day was spent together having lunch and a lil birthday shopping for Cowboy. I remember when we first got him and how tiny he was and now he's a 90lb monster, a sweet one at that. I can't imagine spending my day any other way but with my lil family.
Happy Valentines family & friends. I hope everyo
ne has a wonderful day
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| our favorite lil local store in Maui for Shave Ice! |
Happy Valentines family & friends. I hope everyo
ne has a wonderful day
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| the birthday boy @ 2 months old |
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| my Dallas Cowboy @ 2 months old. I remember walking around his room picking up his baby teeth as they fell out LOL |
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| my baby boy & I @ Ulupalakua Ranch. This was during a tsunami warning we had in March 2010 he was 3yrs old |
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| I've had a lot of dogs in my life and I have loved them all dearly but there is something about this ever so sweet Pitbull of mine. He's gentle, loving, friendly & he gives lots of kisses! Happy Birthday Dallas Cowboy! We love u! |
Monday, January 23, 2012
Fast Forward....
I know it's late but HAPPY NEW YEAR! So much has happened and we have been in a whirl wind of craziness!!! Sooo te holidays came and went by faster than I can blink an eye. It was my baby's very first. She of course was oblivious to all around her and needless to say it was a perfect holiday season. We didn't have nor did we get all that we desired but the important thing is that we have each other, our health and sanity is never a bad thing. I am happy to report the family is doing well, healthy and growing both height wise & width wise lol. The width part we're working on.
Thanksgiving was spent in Dallas with my sister, her lil family and my dad. That has got to be THE BEST Thanksgiving I've ever had in my life!! It's so much more meaningful that I have a lil person to share it with who is mine all mine. We did lots in Dallas and had lots of fun. We spent a few days as well in Arizona which wasn't too shabby. We love Scottsdale, but didn't spend enough time there to get to visit that cute cute town.
Christmas & New Years was spent at home in Maui. Lots of fun!! Lots of gifts and well wishes from friends and family. Anela was just content with the boxes, paper & ribbons. Played with a few of her toys she got for a split second each and then it was back to the wrapping paper. I don't know what it is about babies and wrapping paper lol. It all started and ended as it was meant to happened I suppose. I imagine the Christmaz list and items grow as her years do and like everything else in life as ha e no control over, we just roll with it. This holiday season was more meaningful because of our daughter and who couldn't be grateful for such a blessing!!!!
This new year, as always there are resolutions set. Some will be kept and some will be forgotten faster than a split second but we go on. Wishing for a prosperous and happy new year filled with many blessings for us and for all.
Thanksgiving was spent in Dallas with my sister, her lil family and my dad. That has got to be THE BEST Thanksgiving I've ever had in my life!! It's so much more meaningful that I have a lil person to share it with who is mine all mine. We did lots in Dallas and had lots of fun. We spent a few days as well in Arizona which wasn't too shabby. We love Scottsdale, but didn't spend enough time there to get to visit that cute cute town.
Christmas & New Years was spent at home in Maui. Lots of fun!! Lots of gifts and well wishes from friends and family. Anela was just content with the boxes, paper & ribbons. Played with a few of her toys she got for a split second each and then it was back to the wrapping paper. I don't know what it is about babies and wrapping paper lol. It all started and ended as it was meant to happened I suppose. I imagine the Christmaz list and items grow as her years do and like everything else in life as ha e no control over, we just roll with it. This holiday season was more meaningful because of our daughter and who couldn't be grateful for such a blessing!!!!
This new year, as always there are resolutions set. Some will be kept and some will be forgotten faster than a split second but we go on. Wishing for a prosperous and happy new year filled with many blessings for us and for all.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
ANGELS....
When we were pregnant with our daughter our good friends were also pregnant with theirs. Hifo & his friend Brandon work together and found out that we (wives) were pregnant around the same time. They were only a few weeks ahead of us. Their baby came early as well and so our journey as parents began.
Our daughters name, Anelaokalani means Angel of Heaven in Hawaiian and their daughters name is Merahi, Angel in Tahitian. We found it neat and sweet that both girls were going to be named "Angel" but in different languages :) Since their birth they have only seen each other once which was when we had our daughter. They came for a visit at the hospital. We were so happy that today they finally got to see each other and hang out. Anela is just now 3 months and Merahi is now 4 & 1/2 months. It was so fun to see them both and to see how much they have both grown over the past few months. It was also so funny to see them stare at each other the whole time and make baby talk LOL! They're both soo cute and yes truly lil Angels..................Anela & Merahi
Our daughters name, Anelaokalani means Angel of Heaven in Hawaiian and their daughters name is Merahi, Angel in Tahitian. We found it neat and sweet that both girls were going to be named "Angel" but in different languages :) Since their birth they have only seen each other once which was when we had our daughter. They came for a visit at the hospital. We were so happy that today they finally got to see each other and hang out. Anela is just now 3 months and Merahi is now 4 & 1/2 months. It was so fun to see them both and to see how much they have both grown over the past few months. It was also so funny to see them stare at each other the whole time and make baby talk LOL! They're both soo cute and yes truly lil Angels..................Anela & Merahi
Thursday, July 14, 2011
YES I'M MORMON & I'M PROUD.......
I'm proud to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! I've never been a person to worry about what others may think of me or say about me. It just wasn't something that occupied my time. I know people all over this world have their opinions about this and that and that's perfectly fine with me, I totally respect that.
I have many friends of different religion backgrounds. Some are faithful church goers and follow their beliefs as I do. I also have friends that believe there is a God but choose not to attend church. There are some that don't believe in God and have never been to a church service in their lives. As much as I couldn't belive that, it was true and there are plenty of people in this world who haven't. The fact is there are so many different religions around this world. Everyone will have their own opinion about their religion versus the next, it's human nature and I respect them all.
There has always been a debate about Mormons and are Mormons Christians, do we believe in God and Jesus Christ. We pray to Joseph Smith etc., the list goes on and on. The fact is Mormons are Christians and YES we do believe in God and Jesus Christ! There may be some differences in our religion compared to others, but Mormons want what's spiritually best for their families as does the next person. I can sit here and write for days the wonderful reasons why I'm a member of the church and all that comes along with that, but that would take days, weeks and months so to make a long story short here goes...........
My Testimony:
I know the church is true, it's my personal testimony something that's not easy to explain. It's more of a feeling inside. I know that what I learn and try to follow in the Gospel to be true and I'm grateful to have those teachings in my life. I do love God and I do love Jesus Christ. I know He died for me to make it possible that I may return to be with Him and Heavenly Father some day. I know that we have a living Prophet this day, Thomas S. Monson that leads us and guides us as Heavenly Father would have him to. The Book of Mormon is true and IS another testament of Jesus Christ. Ordinances that take place in the Temple are sacred and of the Lord. I'm grateful to know that my family is eternal and that we will be together forever.......
I shrug off the ex-mormon tactics but I respect their opinions and their thoughts. They once were members and for whatever reason have left the church. My only wish is that they would respect the church and go on with their lives worshiping whatever, wherever and however they choose. I've always wondered what's the reason behind their tactics and what do they get out of it. I have found that many of them are former members that have been scorned or offended by someone or something at church causing them to fall away and eventually disconnect from the church completely. It's my opinion that those that choose to leave the church and turn around and write terrible things about the church and make sacred things public is no better than satan himself. For the truth always prevails and that's what I believe about the Mormon church. There will come a day when the nay sayers and doubters will come to know of its truthfulness.
Everyones experience as a Mormon is different. It's safe to say that it works for some and for others it seems too organized or too strict or too much of an inconvenience to their lifestyle. As for me it's perfect! It has brought many wonderful changes in my life and a surety in my heart that what I'm doing and where I'm at spiritually is what's best for me and my lil family. It's not for the next person to judge or exploit to their liking, but hopefully to respect.
I have many friends of different religion backgrounds. Some are faithful church goers and follow their beliefs as I do. I also have friends that believe there is a God but choose not to attend church. There are some that don't believe in God and have never been to a church service in their lives. As much as I couldn't belive that, it was true and there are plenty of people in this world who haven't. The fact is there are so many different religions around this world. Everyone will have their own opinion about their religion versus the next, it's human nature and I respect them all.
There has always been a debate about Mormons and are Mormons Christians, do we believe in God and Jesus Christ. We pray to Joseph Smith etc., the list goes on and on. The fact is Mormons are Christians and YES we do believe in God and Jesus Christ! There may be some differences in our religion compared to others, but Mormons want what's spiritually best for their families as does the next person. I can sit here and write for days the wonderful reasons why I'm a member of the church and all that comes along with that, but that would take days, weeks and months so to make a long story short here goes...........
My Testimony:
I know the church is true, it's my personal testimony something that's not easy to explain. It's more of a feeling inside. I know that what I learn and try to follow in the Gospel to be true and I'm grateful to have those teachings in my life. I do love God and I do love Jesus Christ. I know He died for me to make it possible that I may return to be with Him and Heavenly Father some day. I know that we have a living Prophet this day, Thomas S. Monson that leads us and guides us as Heavenly Father would have him to. The Book of Mormon is true and IS another testament of Jesus Christ. Ordinances that take place in the Temple are sacred and of the Lord. I'm grateful to know that my family is eternal and that we will be together forever.......
I shrug off the ex-mormon tactics but I respect their opinions and their thoughts. They once were members and for whatever reason have left the church. My only wish is that they would respect the church and go on with their lives worshiping whatever, wherever and however they choose. I've always wondered what's the reason behind their tactics and what do they get out of it. I have found that many of them are former members that have been scorned or offended by someone or something at church causing them to fall away and eventually disconnect from the church completely. It's my opinion that those that choose to leave the church and turn around and write terrible things about the church and make sacred things public is no better than satan himself. For the truth always prevails and that's what I believe about the Mormon church. There will come a day when the nay sayers and doubters will come to know of its truthfulness.
Everyones experience as a Mormon is different. It's safe to say that it works for some and for others it seems too organized or too strict or too much of an inconvenience to their lifestyle. As for me it's perfect! It has brought many wonderful changes in my life and a surety in my heart that what I'm doing and where I'm at spiritually is what's best for me and my lil family. It's not for the next person to judge or exploit to their liking, but hopefully to respect.
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