Better LATE than NEVER-

Halloween was last week, I know, but I have to show everyone how much fun we had! Ellie Bellie was a Gennie and she was gorgeous as always. Dylan was a Power Ranger until a 5th grade boy at school said that power rangers were baby-ish. So we turned him into a "Ninja"! HE was happy:) Little Cars was the cutest little lion ever! HE was so cute!! I was a flash back into the mid 80's? Me and my friend April lookes like we stepped out of that show, "Desperately seeking Susan!" If you remember that show with Madonna.. Any ways My friend Desirae did my hair and makeup. It was a lot of FUN! Glen especially liked it! Hope all of you had a FUN and safe Halloween.

I am BACK online!--

I am glad to say that I am BACK! Wow, my computer crashed about 3 weeks ago and I just got it back. It took a while, and believe me I was having internet withdrawals. I cannot believe how much I depend on my computer for virtually everything. Now I'm back online.. I can update. Hope my computer lasts longer this time. Luckily the gentleman who fixed my pc was able to save all my important documents and pictures. At least I have them! Hope all is well with all of you. We are a ll "pretty" well. Can't complain too much. Can't wait to see every one in about 6 weeks. It is coming up fast. Aloha!!!

*Ellie The Performer*

My beautiful daughter had a long day today (Saturday). She danced 3 different shows. She danced 2 shows doing the hula! Her Kumu (teacher) Naomi is so awesome. She pretty much does the lessons for free. She does it because she loves to teach the children Hawaiian traditions. So the picture above is my sweetheart in her green/blue hula costume. They are all adorable.
All week we have had either Tahitian practice or hula everyday preparing for the shows. Ellie's Tahitian costume took parent involvement. WE had to make the ti leaf hip band ( not easy to learn) and make their ti leaf lei ( thank you Lei Momi, I love you!) All of the children looked darling. Ellie's Kumu Leah Sausen is so good with kids. Boy did they shake their little hips. The crowd was going wild. For those of you who don't know the difference between the Hula and Tahitian dancing.. Hula is very beautiful flowing movement, while Tahitian is all in the hips,baby! The best view to watch Tahitian is from the REAR! Just watch the videos and see what I mean.
The one is of the Kumu Leah. She is an awesome dancer!!
WE are so proud of Ellie. She is a joy to be around and we all love her so much! Great job sweetheart. Keep up the good work!

Ellie doing her solo introduction!!

Ellie teaching the dance to some one from the crowd!

The beautiful Leah!!

Aviator?...

Cars is such a joy to be around. We all love him so much. You can't look at him without a smile spread across your face. Well.. just look for your self. Glen got this pilot hat for him and oh boy does he love to wear it! He feels SO BIG when its on. Oh and YES he is walking already. I hate it because that makes me admit that my baby's growing up. I hate that!!
Cars is so smart. I am so amazed everyday. I just marvel at what he lets me know he has learned that day! It was overnight and BOOM he was walking. It won't be long and he'll be "Flying" out of my arms!!
HE is such a blessing. I thank my Father in Heaven everyday for him and Ellie and Dylan. (for my husband too!) I love being their Mom. Even though I am ready to NOT be their Mom by about dinnertime. :) just kidding! Sort of!

Soccer Saturdays..

{Ellie is the one striking a pose!}

It is that time of year! Soccer has begun and the kids are totally enjoying it. We will not be able to sleep in on Saturday's again until after Christmas. Quite a sacrifice, I think!! Not that I get to anyways, unless you consider 7:00 am sleeping in.? So Ellie is on the Hanalei HOTSHOTS! She is #9. She plays goalie and full back. When she plays goalie, she usually just stands there most of the quarter, since her team is always making the shots. That's right.. her team ROCKS! They had a rocky first game, but now, 5 weeks in, they are on top!! She loves to play, and we love supporting. It is a lot of FUN! Dylan is on the Hanalei POI POUNDERS. He hates the name, but he didn't get to decide. HE is player #5.There is only 6 players on his team, with only 3 playing at a time. But usually only 4 or 5 players show up for the games. I have to say that Dylan is the best player on his team. He is the most aggressive, and the fastest runner. There isn't a goalie at this level, but he gets in there and tries to block their goal anyways. This age is really fun to watch; Even when they make a goal for the other team. They are pretty good.

Hanalie POI POUNDERS!

Look who had a Birthday...

So my baby boy is growing up! I hate that he is growing so fast. I can't believe it has been a year already! HE is so full of life and curiosity. He is like a human sponge, sucking in all that he can!! He sure has brought a lot of love and joy into our home. We couldn't imagine life without his smile.
He celebrated his BIG day on Monday, September 22. We had a BIG cookout down at the bay with all of our Hawaiian Ohana! We had a great turnout! We had food, and cake and Carson received so many presents (mahalo everyone)! Pretty much every toy makes some kind of sound, so our house right now sounds like an amusement park, Mahalo again:) We sure missed all of our loved ones who could not make it to this milestone celebration. We know that you all wish you could have been here! He wouldn't take a nap all day, so when his party started, he was pretty cranky! He was happiest when opening his presents at home.

Old friends return,,,

These are our neighbors, Rhonda and Lissette. We met them 4 years ago when we moved here. They lived right across the street. They move away last October. Well, they were in town last week for a quick visit and we had the pleasure of having them over for dinner. The kids were so excited. Ellie and Dylan used to spend all of their free time over at their house. They became like family to Us. IT was nice to see them again, even if it was a short visit. Hopefully the next time we'll get to spend more time with them!! And maybe next time, Carson will not be screaming....
We love you guys!!

FHE in Hanalei...

So I am late posting these pics, but it is better late than never. Every once in a while we go down to Hanalei for Family Home Evening with a few other members of the Branch. We usually meet down at "Grandpa's Beach" or as we call it Coppin's Beach. We have a potluck and mingle. It is Nice to get together with friends who share the same values and beliefs and traditions. Like FHE, whom other than LDS members even know what this is??
This is James and Carson..
Glen and Carson...
Chuck and Sparky...
Caridyn and Jeannie and Chris...
See how much Fun we have:)

Two sides to every baby?

Now I know that it isn't the nicest thing to do, putting a flower barrette on my little boy, but he thinks he is handsome with
it in his hair. I loved these pictures
of him looking at himself in the mirror. Ain't he cute??

Skater Dylan!!

Dylan has been begging us for months to go to the skate park here on the island. WE have always found an excuse not to go!! :) But we stopped by for a quick play last night and he loved it. It wasn't very "KID FRIENDLY" , but he did pretty well considering he didn't have skate shoes on or knee and elbow pads. We will have to take him back when he feels a bit more secure with his "ARMOR" on!! These are a few pics... Dylan says the park was "TOTALLY SICK!!!!" He is so funny.

Hangin' Out..

I just thought I would share a few of our pics. They are just of us hangin'
out. Thought maybe you would like to see!!!

1st one asleep..

Yes- I know that Dylan will probably hate me later for posting this on the blog, but I had to do it. Ellie had a Friend sleepover and they waited for Dylan to fall asleep. When he did they went into his room and gave him a makeover. When I realized what they had done I had to take a picture.. So Dylan, please wait for the girls to fall asleep first so you can make them over...

Back to School-------

So school started on July 28th here in Hanalei. I can't believe that summer break is over for us. My Dylan started kindergarten this year. I can't believe how fast they grow. Ellie is in 3rd grade. Where does the time go? Ellie's Teacher is Mrs. Anakalea and she loves her...! Dylan's teacher is Mrs. Kiaha. Ellie had her also and really enjoyed her class. WE hope Dylan is as enthusiastic as she about kindergarten. He didn't want me to walk him to class, but I insisted. HE is so independent now, what am I to do?? I am home alone with the Baby, Carson. It is really nice, but different. I am sure I will adjust faster than I thought. Oh who am I kidding? .......
YEAH WHOOOOOOOO!!!!!
peace and quiet, FINALLY!!!!! I maybe can read my new book.. Breaking Dawn. I'll let you know how great it is..... For all you "VAMPIRE" fans.

Beach Bums..

Fun in the sun- at Kalihiwai BAy!
Jumping out of trees into the river...
hanging out on the sand...

paddling around on a surf board!!
we love to have Fun . We love hanging out with friends at the beach.
We were here today with the Sparks family and the Colburn's. We had a ball!