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Waking Beauty

2011-08-28T22:19:00.000-10:00

Waking Beauty by Leah Wilcox

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It is so child like and funny. Both me and my kids laughed out loud while we read together. :) It is a must read for all. :) The Prince doesn't know that he needs to wake Beauty with a kiss and tries many different ways to wake her up. Loved it. :)

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Mapping Penny's World

2011-08-28T20:14:00.000-10:00

Mapping Penny's World by Loreen Leedy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Honestly the story wasn't all that exciting but it is a fabulous book to introduce maps to children. The map illustrations were wonderful and were the favorite part for my children. Just having the book around our home for a few weeks encouraged the children to make their own maps on their own. It was fun seeing the maps they made.

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Favorite Books

2011-08-28T20:05:00.002-10:00

To escape reality I often like to curl up with a good book. Here are a few of my favorites.

The Help

The Help

2011-08-28T20:03:00.001-10:00

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It made me laugh, get teary eyed, feel good, and feel frustration. What really got me was the realization that life was like that, not so long ago. Blacks lived like that in my parent's life time! I am also grateful that things are better now, not perfect but better. I'm grateful for my life even more and raising children to see all people as people no matter what they look like or where they are from. I also really appreciated hearing from the author at the end of how and why she wrote a book that could be so controversial. I look forward to the movie now. If I don't cry I'll be shocked.

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Fancy Nancy & the Mean Girl

2011-08-11T22:47:00.002-10:00

Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl by Jane O'Connor

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like how Nancy was able to face her "bully" and overcome her fear of what others think about her. Nancy's parents were also very supportive and understanding of her fears and worries. I think this book is great for parents and children.

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Blue Hat, Green Hat

2011-08-10T18:56:00.000-10:00

Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is so cute and funny! This got my 2 year old laughing and laughing. I didn't mind reading it again because I was laughing too. Loved it!!!

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This makes a wonderful baby gift!!!

Belly Button Book

2011-08-10T17:02:00.001-10:00

Belly Button Book by Sandra Boynton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My 2, 4, and 6 think this is a very funny book. My favorite part is: "BELLY BUTTON BEACH - Where Tons of Hippos Stand Around In Bathing Suits Too Little Because They Hope You Will Admire The Button On Their Middle". I crack up every time I read this part. I think of all the people at the beach in Hawaii. Many of them fit this sign. :) VERY cute! I also love the pictures.

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This book makes a great gift item!

The Runaway Wok

2011-08-07T13:10:00.004-10:00

The Runaway Wok: A Chinese New Year Tale by Ying Chang Compestine

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute Chinese story. I love the pictures and the lesson about how it is important it is to share what you have with others. At the end of the book I also enjoyed learning more about Chinese New Year and about The symbolism of Chinese food.

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I'm a Shark

2011-08-06T09:39:00.002-10:00

I'm a Shark by Bob Shea

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Read this at the library and had to borrow it for my husband who fears sharks (he often goes surfing and free dives). I just cracked up because it's so silly.
The illustrations are so simple. Cute! Only gave it a 4 star cause I wouldn't call it a great story but definately one to read to get a chuckle from. :0)

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My Dog Has Flies: Poetry for Hawaii Kids

2011-08-06T09:36:00.001-10:00

My Dog Has Flies: Poetry for Hawaii's Kids by Sue Cowing

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It was okay. Being from Hawaii made it easier to understand I guess. Kinda curious to know the oppinion of those that did not grow up in Hawaii.

I did have a favorite poem out of them all..."Party Shoes." That one made me laugh. I'd suggest getting the book to read that one poem and let me know which poem you liked best from the book. I'm curious to know your thoughts.

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The Day the Ants Got Really Mad

2011-08-06T09:28:00.007-10:00

The Day the Ants Got Really Mad by George E. Stanley

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I read this book because my 8 year old son read it and did a book report on it. He enjoyed it since it is from an 8 year old point of view. It seemed very random. I like books that have a message but I'm not sure what this book's message was...maybe "overcoming fears."

It's about ants and why you shouldn't make ants mad. I don't like ants because of a McGuiver episode so this book kinda made me feel creepy too. Ants crawing all over you while you sleep, covering the floors & walls, moving furniture. Not my type of book.

It does stretch the imagination to "what if..."

My 8 year old boy's rating: 4 stars

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Children's Book Reviews

2011-08-06T09:17:00.008-10:00

We LOVE books and we love to read. Here are some of the books we have read and what we think of them. Hope you enjoy some of our favorite books too!

Magic Tree House #31: Summer of the Sea Serpent

2011-08-06T09:08:00.005-10:00

Magic Tree House #31: Summer of the Sea Serpent (A Stepping Stone Book by Mary Pope Osborne

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think this is a great book for kids ages 6-10 (depending on reading level). It is about a boy & a girl (all kids can relate to one of them) that go on a quest. They must follow directions, make choices, and be careful. The descriptions are easy to understand and have just enough vocabulary words to challenge the children. As Annie & Jack move "Onward" the reader also gets to learn new things. This book I learned what a Selkie was. I have never heard of this mythical creature before so it was interesting. At the end of the book they expand a little more on a Selkie. If my children are going to enjoy reading AND learn new things I'm all for it! We will now be reading the Magic Tree House series but will be starting from #1 next. :)

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Rudy's Rating (8 years old): 5 Stars
Zaya's Rating (6.5 years old): 5 Stars

Spread the Stupidity?

2010-10-26T20:38:00.000-10:00

Help Spread the Stupidity

Only in America ......do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

Only in America ......do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and ! a diet coke.

Only in America ......do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.

Only in America .....do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.

Only in America ......do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.

Only in America ... ...do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.

EVER WONDER ..

Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin ?
Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?

Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?

Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?

Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'?

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?

You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?!

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?

If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

If flying is so safe,
why do they call the airport the terminal?

Turtles

2010-03-21T23:21:00.002-10:00

Baby Tricks

2010-03-07T22:54:00.000-10:00

Parents and friends love teaching their baby tricks like saying bye-bye, blowing kisses, etc. My favorite trick to teach my babies is saying "Yes." Especially since saying "No" comes so naturally. :)

Frogs

2010-02-26T23:35:00.001-10:00

Had some fun tonight making these frogs for my customers to use. I created them using Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Plus software. I can't help but think they are so cute! Hee hee!

The MOM-ON-THE-GO Swiss Army Knife

2010-02-26T00:02:00.002-10:00

My Mom found this comic strip and shared it with me. I'd buy one of these Swiss Army Knives!

Mouse Pad

2010-02-24T22:45:00.003-10:00

Originally I design this mouse pad using Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Plus software just for my sister's birthday present. It came out so cute that I had to make one for myself, my dad, my brother & his wife, and my in-laws. THEN when my brother-in-law & sister-in-law saw their parent's mouse pad they wanted to take it to their own homes. Lucily I personalized each mouse pad one with the children's own words so they couldn't. I then made two more mouse pads for them too. :)

Other Digital Scrapbooking Projects

2010-02-24T15:14:00.001-10:00

Other Digital Projects
Mouse Pad
2009 Calendar
2008 Christmas Card
2008 Calendar
2007 Greeting Cards

Digital Scrapbooking

2010-02-24T15:13:00.002-10:00

FREE Digital Embellishments
Favorite Pages
Book of Me
Hiking Adventure
Keenin's Birthday Gift
Kyra's Baby Album
Nakayama Family Reunion

PicFolio Scrapbooking

2010-02-24T15:12:00.002-10:00

Favorite Pages
Kahana's Album
Zaya's One Year Old Album

Traditional Scrapbooking

2010-02-24T14:57:00.002-10:00

"Scrapbooking" started with pictures, memorabilia, scissors, and a pen. It evolved to adding pretty papers, stickers, and other fancy embellishments from ribbons, brads, staples, etc. I like to keep my pages simple with a lot of pictures and words to go along with each picture. Without any words the pictures would be meaningless. I also don't use any metal on my pages because Hawaii weather would just make it rust. Here are a few of my favorite pages I've made. You can see how my pages have changed through the years.

Rudy's Baby Album

Flower Paper

2010-02-23T23:11:00.005-10:00

My cousin, Kari, made these digital papers.

Time to Laugh

2010-02-10T00:08:00.040-10:00

My mommy days are full of stress and it can really pull me down if I don't just sit back and laugh. Here are some funny jokes, stories, comics just for all the ladies, wives, or mommies out there that need a laugh. Enjoy.

All Ladies
What Religion is Your Bra?
Gonna Be a Bear

For Wives
Getting Into Fights
Honeymoon Confessions

For Mommies
The MOM-ON-THE-GO Swiss Army knife
Always Check Your Child's Homework
Kids are Quick
Quotes: Funny but True!

Job Description - Parent

2009-05-20T19:48:00.006-10:00

PARENT - Job Description

 POSITION :
 Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma 
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop  

JOB DESCRIPTION :  
Long term, team players needed, for challenging, 
permanent work in an often chaotic environment. 
Candidates must possess excellent communication 
and organizational skills and be willing to work 
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
 and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. 
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
 primitive camping sites on rainy weekends
and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! 
Travel expenses not reimbursed. 
Extensive courier duties also required.  

RESPONSIBILITIES :  
The rest of your life. 
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, 
until someone needs $5. 
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. 
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a  pack mule 
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
 in case, this time, the screams from 
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. 
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, 
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
 and stuck zippers. 
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and 
coordinate production of multiple homework projects. 
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings 
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. 
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute, 
an embarrassment the next. 
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a 
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. 
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
 Must assume final, complete accountability for
 the quality of the end product. 
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.  

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :  
None.
 Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, 
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you  

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :  
None required unfortunately. 
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.  

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :  
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
 A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
 of the assumption that college will help them 
become financially independent. 
When you die, you give them whatever is left. 
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that 
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.  

BENEFITS :
  While no health or dental insurance, no pension, 
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and 
no stock options are offered; 
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, 
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS
 NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!!

Kids Say the Cutest Things 3/30/09

2009-04-05T08:12:00.000-10:00

For us Hawaii people we get "cold" when the temperature starts to reach the 70s. When it is in the upper 60s we are "freezing." This year our winter seemed extra long and the days of long pants and jackets seemed to never end. I think Rudy was getting tired of wearing long pants and jackets so he says to me one day, "Mommy, I want to live some place warm." I tell him trying to be serious and not giggle too much, "You do, Rudy." "No, I want to live some place warm all the time where there is no wind." Hmmm...I don't think he'd like that either! I wonder if Rudy will ever be able to live without his slippers, shorts, and t-shirts.

Zaya our four year old princess has a "boyfriend." On the way home from preschool one day, she tells me, "A boy kissed me." I say, "Huh?! Where?" She says, "On the lips." My gosh, she got her first kiss before me, I waited till 18 years old!!! She then goes on to tell me that his name is "Jason and he's my boyfriend." I tell her, "but you are only 4 years old." Her reply, "He's four too!" I say, "okay, but no more kissing." She says, "Okay." So everyday as she gets in the car she updates me with her day's adventures with her "boyfriend." Recently I decide to ask her another question, "Does Jason kiss anyone else?" She smiles and says, "Yes, Terah." Terah is her best friend. Smiling I say, "So Jason has TWO girlfriends." Zaya giggles and replies, "Yes." Thank goodness preschool is still innocent!

Kyra, our two year old is a silly little girl. She is definitely a girl by the way she talks and wants to talk about everything. A couple of weeks ago she went up to a friend in church and said, "I like your bag." Our friend was shocked and told me, "I've never had a two year old compliment me before." Yes, Kyra does compliment often. I get compliments like, "I like your nose." "I like your dress." "I like your tummy." "I like your leg." "I like your toe." I'm grateful that my baby girl "likes" every part of me!

Vivid Dreams

2009-03-30T18:43:00.006-10:00

When I am pregnant, I have VERY vivid dreams. From what I understand, vivid dreams while pregnant, is quite normal. When I say "vivid," I mean emotionally attached, so much so that I wake up crying, believing it really happened, or still feeling like I'm in the dream even when awake. Here are a few of my favorite dreams with pregnancy #4.

This one is my favorite...I dreamt of a really, really handsome guy. He had dark hair, olive complexion, big eyes, and oh what a smile. Yes, he had a nice cut body too. Well, in my dream this guy was cold at first, thinking that I only wanted to flirt with him but when he found out that I was happily married he started to open up and talk to me. It seemed like the dream was a couple of days so after a while we got really comfortable together. I believe he kissed me and I had the option to leave all that I had and run away with him. He was so handsome and so so nice to me. It was tempting! But I knew that if I left with him, I'd leave my Kahana and my babies. I decided to stay with Kahana. Then I passed this super handsome guy to my sister. If he couldn't be mine then he could be family. Hee hee. When I woke up I was very happy to have chosen Kahana because that is who I found lying in bed next to me. If I had chosen the other guy in my dream, I probably would have woken up disappointed. Ha ha! Good thing I chose right. Hee hee.

In another dream I wanted a bunny rabbit and got one. It was so tiny, brown, and so so soft. I loved that bunny and so did the kids. When I woke up I was a little sad that I didn't have a bunny and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I really, really wanted my own bunny ALL day long. I even voiced my desire to Kyra! Then Kyra started talking about bunnies. I've heard of cravings for food but is it possible to crave a pet? A few days later I dreamed about getting a cute, soft, and cuddly puppy. I'm starting to wonder if this baby will be an animal lover?

How have your dreams been? Pregnant or not. :)

Smoothie

2009-03-30T18:32:00.005-10:00

Our family LOVES Jamba Juice but it is starting to get tough on our wallet as our family grows. We discovered that making smoothies at home is a lot kinder to our pocketbook AND it tastes just like the real Jamba Juice. So in our home we call smoothies "Jamba Juice." Here is a smoothie recipe from my mom.

I made this for daddy Friday night and he liked it a lot:

Smoothie
1 c. plain yogurt (you can buy it in larger containers so it comes out cheaper)
1 c. orange juice
1 c. strawberries (sliced and frozen-purchased)
1 frozen banana (cut-up and frozen)

Blend in blender. Yummo!

From Mommy D

My Butt Gets Pregnant

2009-03-24T12:14:00.004-10:00

Everyone gets pregnant differently. Some ladies get pregnant all in the stomach, all baby, all in front like a huge beach ball stuck under their clothing. Other ladies get pregnant all over their bodies. You see the baby in their face, their arms, legs, as well as their tummies. Well, I get pregnant in my butt. From the front I look "too small" to be "that far along." If you see me driving in my car, you can't even tell I'm pregnant. But of course no one looks at a person's behind or will they openly admit to a lady that "Yes, you do get pregnant in your butt." But ask my husband and he won't deny the truth one bit.

"How do you know?" You may ask me. Other than knowing what my "normal" body looks like without any clothes on, here is a story for you...

About a month ago, early in the morning, I put my maternity pants on in the dark so not to disturb my sleeping husband or 2 year old. Halfway through the day did I finally realize that I had put my pants on backward! Feeling silly I turned it around. Only to find that my maternity pants felt more comfortable on backwards! Now explain that! ;)

(Picture taken about a month ago. My cousin's wife, Manami, and I. Manami's #1 baby is due a week before my #4 baby. Already you can see that we carry differently. Of course I'm NOT going to post a picture of my pregnancy butt!!!)

Baby Carriage

2009-03-24T12:00:00.002-10:00

Original ideas from Creative Memories' Project Center.

Ice Cream Cone

2009-03-24T12:00:00.000-10:00

Original idea from Creative Memories' Project Center.

FREE Digital Embellishments

2009-03-24T11:41:00.011-10:00

Just for fun I've made my own digital embellishments using Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Plus Software. Some of my creations are NOT my own ideas. They were originally traditionally made with paper by other Creative Memories Consultants. I found my ideas on Creative Memories Project Center then made a digital version. I hope that you are able to use them as well.

How? Right click on the digital image and "Save Image As". When in StoryBook Creator Plus, go to "My Stuff" and then "Add embellishment" to a chosen "Collection." Questions? Contact Ruth for more personal help.

Animals
Frog
Turtles

Paper
Groovy Flowers

Food
Cupcakes
Ice Cream Cone

Baby
Carriage

Cupcakes

2009-02-24T12:00:00.000-10:00

I made these embellishments on Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Plus software. They are NOT my original ideas. I actually got them from Creative Memories Project Center but it was originally made with paper.

Strawberry Cupcake

Chocolate Cupcake

The Biggest Bed in the World

2009-02-24T10:30:00.003-10:00

As parents it is a common occurrence to have little bodies crawl into your bed at some point during the night. No matter how big your bed is, there never seems to be enough room. Personally, I have a very difficult time sleeping when my babies join us in bed, just like the father of this story. Read this cute book to see how the father in "The Biggest Bed in the World" solves their problem of their many co-sleepers.

Women drivers

2009-02-20T12:31:00.000-10:00

I openly admit that men are better drivers than women. I believe that it is because men are able to better focus on one task at a time; "getting there." While women on the other hand are thinking of all the "other" things they need to do or will be doing before they "get there." I don't think I'm the best woman driver in the world especially after I put a dent on both sides of our minivan but I do think I'm a whole lot better than these ladies in the video below!!!

Email from Beth

How to Catch Fruit Flies

2009-02-11T15:32:00.009-10:00

As you know, my kitchen sink was regularly a mess for a long time. Since it was continually filled with dirty dishes and old food we attracted a lot of bugs, especially those tiny flying fruit flies. When I finally got my kitchen looking clean like this (see this post to see how I motivated myself to do it), the ants and roaches where not too interested any more, but those pesky fruit flies kept flying around hoping that I'd leave something out again. I didn't know what to do so thanks to the Internet I looked up, "How to catch fruit flies." There are many different suggestions but the one I chose worked really well. This is what I did...

Got a small glass bowl (a small container would probably work just as well) and put a little bit of apple cider vinegar in it. Then covered it with saran wrap and securing it with a rubber band. I then poked a bunch of little holes in the saran wrap so that the sent of the vinegar could come out and the fruit flies could get in.

The strong sent attracts the fruit flies they find their way in the little holes but can't get out. The longer you leave it, the more potent and attractive the smell becomes to the fruit flies. Word of caution: If have a full, uncovered trash can nearby or a few dirty dishes in the sink, the fruit flies will get distracted and your trap will NOT be as effective. Good luck! I hope that you have as much success as I have.

Chapter 3: It's Okay to Take a Nap

2009-02-11T13:24:00.001-10:00

"Becoming a well-rested mom can work wonders on our mood, outlook, and energy level"

I though I understood this chapter already until I read the whole chapter...I admit, I'm sleep deprived because of ME. It is no one's fault but my own. Like the author, I used to think that naps were a waste of time but not any more. My problem is getting to bed early. I love having my own free time to do what I want all by myself or spend individual time with my husband watching an big people movie or just talking without being interupted. I love the time after our children go to bed so much that I struggle with the thought of going to bed myself! Therefore, you get me, sleep deprived, with huge, dark circles under my eyes. So again, I have another chapter to work on...

The one part of the chapter that I "got" already is that taking naps is okay and sometimes a MUST! Especially when you are pregnant and your night sleep was disturbed by one of your babies or husband. Here are a few of my napping techniques and tips.

Nap when the baby naps. (Of course this only is possible when you have one child, the baby!)
All toddlers and babies go down to nap WITH you at the same time. Toddlers don't have a choice and sometimes you got to hold them down with you until they give in.
If you need an earlier nap, put in the children's favorite movie, one that they zombie out and don't move an inch. The longer the better! Then find a comfortable spot near by. When the movie is done they will be sure to wake you up and tell you.
Get someone to take care of your children while you take a nap. The best is to drop your kids off at a play date so the kids think that it is all about them when in reality it is all about you!

I do agree that when I go to sleep earlier I do feel much better and have a lot more patience! My goal is to at least be in my bed reading or writing by 10:30pm. Wish me luck! There is just so many fun things to do after the little ones are sleeping!!!

Always Check Your Child's Homework

2009-02-11T13:05:00.003-10:00

(Here's the reply the teacher received the following day)

Dear Mrs. Jones,

I wish to clarify that I am not now, nor have I ever been, an exotic dancer. I work at Home Depot and I told my daughter how hectic it was last week before the blizzard hit. I told her we sold out every single shovel we had, and then I found one more in the back room, and that several people were fighting over who would get it. Her picture doesn't show me dancing around a pole. It's supposed to depict me selling the last snow shovel we had at Home Depot. From now on I will remember to check her homework more thoroughly before she turns it in..

Sincerely,
Mrs. Smith

Email from Kari

Pictures to Make You Smile

2009-01-29T22:18:00.002-10:00

One of the joys of being a mother is what kind of things your children do to make you laugh or sincerely smile. Here are a few times our children have made me smile in the last couple of months.

Rudy proudly showing the gingerbread man he made in school but he calls it a "Gingerbread Baby."

This is a close-up of Rudy's Gingerbread Baby.

When Ruby comes over to play, they get to play with Zaya's birthday gift, a make-up kit. They did their make-up all by themselves. They claim they are "Football Fairy Princess.'" Anyone else want a make-over?

Kyra came out of the bathroom like this last night. I'm thinking Daddy did it...

This how I know my children were raised in hawaii! Zaya, you are too cute!

Lipstick in School

2009-01-29T22:07:00.003-10:00

According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips on the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them, and the next day the girls would put them back. Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night (you can just imagine all the yawns from the little princesses). To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.

There are teachers .. and then there are educators!

Email from my brother John. Thanks John!

Regrettios

2009-01-26T19:16:00.004-10:00

My Aunty Crystal went to a Bishop’s Youth Fireside with Uncle Dennis. Their Bishop spoke about making good choices and poor choices. Then as a reminder his wife made something for everyone. It was a can of tomato sauce with a new wrapper. Neat idea. Thank you for sharing Aunty!

RegrettiOs | Mormon Share

Oct 8, 2008 ... RegrettiOs: No virtue added! This cute visual aid was submitted by Diane G. Glue the labels to a tomato sauce can. ...
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Hiking Adventure

2009-01-20T16:33:00.005-10:00

I am always grateful that my husband is willing to journal on "his" pages, special events that only he is present at. Here are the digital pages that I made of his hiking adventure with two of his life guards while he worked at YMCA.

These pages are purposely off centered because they will be added into an old Creative Memories album, so they need to be trimmed a bit before going in.

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Each Motherhood Situation Unique

2009-01-20T15:16:00.002-10:00

"There is no one perfect way to be a good mother. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children. The choice is different and unique for each mother and each family. Many are able to be 'full-time moms,' at least during the most formative years of their children's lives, and many others would like to be. Some may have to work part- or full-time; some may work at home; some may divide their lives into periods of home and family and work. What matters is that a mother loves her children deeply and, in keeping with the devotion she has for God and her husband, prioritizes them above all else."

M. Russell Ballard, "Daughters of God," Ensign, May 2008, 108

What Religion is Your Bra?

2009-01-17T12:10:00.004-10:00

A man walked into the ladies department of Myer's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, "I'd like to buy a bra for my wife."

"What type of bra?" asked the clerk.

"Type?" inquires the man, "There's more than one type?"

'"Look around," said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color
and material imaginable. "Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four
types of bras to choose from ."Relieved, the man asked about the types.

The saleslady replied:
"There are the Catholic,
the Salvation Army,
the Presbyterian,
and the Baptist types.
Which one would you prefer?"

Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between them.

The Saleslady responded, "It is all really quite simple. .

The Catholic type supports the masses;
The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen;
The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright;
The Baptist type makes mountains out of molehills."

Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, and H are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed!

(A} Almost Boobs..
{B} Barely there...
{C} Can't Complain!..
{D} Dang!...
{DD} Double dang!...
{E} Enormous!...
{F} Fake...
{G} Get a Reduction...
{H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up!...

They forgot the German bra: Holtzemfromfloppen

(Email from Aunty Michele)

Pastor's Business Card

2009-01-14T22:02:00.001-10:00

A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door.

Therefore, he took out his business card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, "Genesis 3:10."

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked."

My First TWO Tickets!

2009-01-06T21:26:00.002-10:00

Today I took my kids to the zoo. As we were pulling out of the zoo parking lot, I see a police car just sitting there. I never panic because I got nothing to fear. My car is in great shape and I'm a good driver. So when the cop leaves the zoo right behind me, I think nothing of it but I still keep an eye on him through my mirror to see what he does. I wonder if he'll pull me over because I still haven't put our current registration sticker on yet. (The picture below is my old registration sticker that I still haven't covered up yet.)

Well, about two blocks later, Mr. Cop starts flashing his lights with no sound. I move from the left lane to the right, he follows me. Shucks, he wants ME to pull over! So I pull on the side of the road into two open parking stalls. I get out my current registration sticker to show him that I'm clear and okay. When he gets to the window, he does agree with me that I need to put on the current sticker but he then adds that my "safety check" has expired. "HUH?!" I'm almost positive that I already got it done. My mechanic is less than two blocks away I can verify it with him. I'm so so sure that I did it and wonder why I went to my mechanic it felt like, just a little while ago. So the police man says come and look at my sticker. This is what I see...

Today is January 6, 2009. The police officer explains to me that it says it expired in JULY of 2008!!! Holy cow that's almost 6 months over due! Okay, now I'm confused, what did I do the last time I went to the mechanics? So he lets me get back in the drivers seat to get my license, registration, and insurance card. My license and registration, easy...now where is that insurance card. I know we just got a new one in the mail, now where is the old one? I CAN'T FIND IT!!! I check in the glove compartment, I check in the container in the trunk. I still can't find it! I know I have insurance. I tell him my memory is horrible when I'm pregnant, I know I have insurance but forgot to put the newest card in our car and can't find the old one. He says okay, and goes back to his car. While he's writing up my ticket, I call my mechanic and find out I can't get a safety check until I got the insurance card with the car so I make an appointment for tomorrow.

After what feels like a LONG time, the policeman came back to our car with TWO tickets. He would have let me go with a warning but my safety check was way past due. I had to agree. So that ticket is going to cost $70! Yuck! Then he says, I believe you have your car insurance card at home so for this ticket, you just have to call your insurance and get a certificate that says you did have insurance at the time you received the ticket. I think he said I could mail it in, if not my court date is February 3rd. Junky!

Lesson learned? One, as soon as you get your new insurance card, put it in the car! Two, how to read a safety sticker and to check it once in a while.

Once my mind cleared, I realized that the last time I went to the mechanic was to change my oil and it was about a month too early to get my safety check at the same time. Then I got pregnant and my forgetfulness & irresponsibility symptoms took over (I'm about 5-6 months pregnant just like my expired safety sticker!) I also found my insurance card in a pile of papers that I need to do something with. As I think about it I got my new card over a month ago... The insurance card is in my car now. Wish me luck on not having to go to court! I'm also very grateful that I got a nice cop that didn't give me any attitude. Or maybe, if you are nice to a cop he'll be nice to you.

Soooo, if I notice an expired safety sticker, I will tell you BECAUSE I wish someone noticed mine!

Kyra's "Ching"

2009-01-06T14:40:00.005-10:00

If Kyra ever tells you "I wanna ching." This is what she means...

I used to do this with Zaya to get her to drink her milk. I'm guessing Zaya taught Kyra one day and now Kyra "chings" with me too!

Chapter 2: You Don't Have to Do It All Today

2009-01-02T14:20:00.004-10:00

"I want better for my children than a mother who exhausts herself with her perpetual race to the end of a never-ending to-do list."

This is our living room/office/play area.

I understood this chapter with every inch of my body! The never-ending to-do list is mind boggling. I'd try to make a list of everything I needed and wanted to accomplish in my home, with my kids, with my business, for my husband, etc and I can't even finish the list. My mind goes blank after I write a whole page of to-dos and I'm not even done with the list so, I give up. I end up ignoring most of the things I want to do and in the back of my mind it constantly bothers me. So I try to just get something done during the day. I finish cleaning one area and turn around once to see it all undone by little hands. Seriously it is a loosing battle!

After reading chapter 2 a few times, I really liked Debra Woods' advice and decided to give it a try. First don't even bother comparing yourself to another "Perfect Mom" because they probably have extra help, if not hired help! Then she explains how she has 4 lists -

Standing Daily To-Do List (things that have to get done everyday like feeding the pets, cleaning the kitchen, etc.)
A-List or the Hot List (things that need to get done today or at the latest tomorrow)
B-List (things that I'd like to get done at some point but not right away)
C-List (things I'd like to get done but in reality may never get done)

Mrs. Woods goes on to explain that during the day, if she's accomplished her Daily To-Do & A List, she's had a very productive day. If she does more than whats on the first two lists, it's extra credit.

I added a little more to these steps for beginners like me. Here is a sample of my first try on making to-do lists.

Ruth's Standing Daily To-Do List (no more than 3 for beginners like me, soon I'll add; make my bed, take a bath, & brush my teeth!)

Clean the kitchen sink & dinning table (our ant, roach, & fruit flies were becoming a MAJOR problem)
Look at your calendar & plan next day
Read your scriptures

Ruth's A-List (No more than 5. As suggested by Debra Woods, one "just for fun" item for your kids and one for you or your husband.)

Go to the Market
Call Landlord
Pay Credit Card bill
Take kids to the park
Finish scrapbooking one page

This looks do-able huh?

Ruth's B-List (This kinda becomes my list of what I hope to accomplish during this month list.)

Go to a recycling center and get $
Clean bathroom
Send out all my Christmas Cards
Write thank yous
Take things to the thrift store
Clean kitchen floor
Pay Credit Card bills
Cut kids nails
Make a budget
Cut Rudy's hair
etc

Ruth's C-List

Laundry (this never ever seems to get done so why stress about it? Maybe someday it will move up the list...)
Clean oven
Organize all my papers
Finish Kyra's baby album before Apr. 29
Finish mission album
Organize all my recipies
Go through every box I own, purge, sort, organize
Clean the hall closet
Make our office/computer area workable
etc. (this list goes on and on...)

I've been doing this now for almost one week and amazingly, I've accomplished more than I have in a LONG time! At the end of the day I feel so much more successful! It's a wonderful feeling! And now my kitchen looks like this!!! I should have taken a before picture...oh, well...but the ants & fruit flies are still looking for food but they are finding it harder to hang around when there isn't any thing to eat!

If I can do it being pregnant, 3 kids five years old and under, ALL home for the winter holiday...You CAN do it too! Good luck! I'd love to hear your success stories too! I'll keep updating you with the rest of my house, I still got LOTS to do!

Back to Book: "It's Okay to Take a Nap"

2009-01-01T18:10:00.003-10:00

Not the smartest thing I've ever done in my life and certainly not the most dangerous

His Movies

2008-12-28T21:02:00.000-10:00

Let's cut to the point. I am a guy. It's in my DNA. I love Action. I love Adventure. I love a sophisticated, thought-out story that has a perfectly timed plot. If it's a "nerd movie," even better. I love a good love story but it there needs to be a lot of fighting. Let's face it. You watch a movie, I watch movies...to be entertained. No more, No less. If it's not entertaining then we might as well throw the entertainment to the lions. That's what they did in Rome...Oh no? I'm mistaken the lions were the entertainment. Anyhow, my list of movies are my list and if you enjoy them...cool. If not, you'll have to convince me to watch it.

Spiderwick Chronicles

My Favorites:

Gone in 60seconds..............................5
The Count of Monte Christo..............5
Batman Begins.....................................5
The Dark Knight.................................5
Iron Man..............................................5
Daredevil..............................................3
Happy Gilmore.....................................4
Wedding Singer....................................4
Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.....4
Minority Report...................................5
The Program........................................4
Any Given Sunday..............................5
Back to the Future 1-2-3....................5
The Star Wars Trilogy........................5
Episode I: The Phantom Menace......5
Die Hard 1-2-3....................................4
Live Free and Die Hard......................4
A Knight's Tale....................................5
Men of Honor.......................................4
Shogun The Series..............................5
Step Into Liquid...................................4
Fight Club.............................................5
Toy Story 2..........................................5

5 Reasons Why I Married a Molly Mormon

2008-12-28T11:55:00.003-10:00

#5. Similar Values and Goals. No money, pretty looks or cooking could ever keep me with a woman more than a common destination. We both have common long term goals: have a happy family, own a business, travel the globe, help other people until we die. We both have common short term goals: get through college, have children and support each others' strengths and weaknesses. This has always given us things to look forward to and reasons outside of sex to treat each other nice.

#4. Sex. I just mentioned this a second ago. A faithful mormon girl would have valued her virtues and held them as sacred. Who cares what the world says about virgins? I say the more of them the better we'd be. This includes the boys as well as the girl virgins out there. Stay true and faithful and abstinent.

#3. Family. The family unit is dissolving in a time when families are most needed. The problems in this world would be better resolved if we thought about what is beneficial for our families (this includes the families of all races, nations and people). We would be stronger people in our jobs, sports and schools if we paid more attention to our families. My "Molly Mormon" pays close attention to our kids and to me; it's one of the values that I admire her for and she wins my heart over it every time.

#2. Money. Almost every home in America will feel the pressures of needed more money this year. Our nations is at its worst financial downturn since the Great Depression. But in our home money is not the most important thing. It wasn't the most important thing when we got married. It wasn't the most important thing when we started having kids. It's not the most important thing as we struggle through a down economy. This doesn't mean we turn a deaf ear to what government is doing with taxpayer money or what we need to be aware of so it can benefit to our savings. This doesn't mean we don't educate ourselves in the language of money. Mormon girls know a thing or two about being frugal and thrifty.

#1. A love for God. Loving God has little to do with being a dictator of hardcore Mormon Law. Instead it has more to do with understanding how to love a man more than herself. The hardest thing to get used to to is loving another person more than you love yourself. And I mean, really loving a person more than yourself. Molly Mormons will have this trait figured out once they can see passed the loftiness of their stake president daddies and when they learn to love the lowest of all God's creatures: the Return Missionary or BYU undergrad.

Hawaiian Railroad

2008-12-27T22:13:00.002-10:00

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Primary Activity

2008-12-27T21:48:00.004-10:00

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Chapter 1: Being a One-of-a-Kind Mom Is the Best

2008-12-26T13:26:00.006-10:00

Chapter 1: Being a One-of-a-Kind Mom Is the Best

"If we as mothers do something we absolutely love alongside raising children we absolutely love, we will, I believe, almost guarantee that our children will be raised in an atmosphere steeped in joy."

Sometimes I feel that I'm not the perfect mother because I can't seem to keep my house clean, I don't care to cook, do laundry, bake, sew, or do daily crafts with them. When I start thinking this I can often get really down on myself. But if I take a step back and look, my children love me for who I am. They love me because I am THEIR mommy.

After reading this chapter I realized that I am a one-of-a-kind mom just right for my children. What I love to do is my Creative Memories business. Through this business I am able to teach, socialize, meet new people, help others, bring in some extra income, and most importantly make and finish albums for my family and friends. I also get to take lots of pictures and then journal our stories to share for generations to come. I love seeing how my children love looking at my finished albums as they laugh and talk about our family memories. Through my business I am also able to take a break once in a while from being a mommy so that when I come home, I'm rejuvenated. Being a full-time mommy and a Creative Memories' Consultant makes me a one-of-a-kind mom.

See some of my finished albums, pages, and projects HERE
Back to Book: "It's Okay to Take a Nap"

For Fun

2008-12-26T13:07:00.003-10:00

Got a little time? Try these...

One Word Challenge

One Word Challenge

2008-12-26T12:52:00.006-10:00

This is definitely a challenge to try -- You can only type One Word!

Not as easy as you might think. Now copy or forward, change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers. You can only type one word!

(Ruth's answers)
1. Where is your cell phone? somewhere
2. Where is your significant other? Waikiki
3. Your hair? brown
4. Your mother? Aiea
5. Your father? working
6. Your favorite thing? icecream
7. Your dream last night? trucker
8. Your dream/goal? house
9. The room you're in? living
10. Your hobby? scrapbooking
11. Your fear? obesity
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? house
13. Where were you last night? Zippy's
14. What you're not? organized
15. Muffins? blueberry
16. One of your wish list items? opal
17. Where you grew up? Honolulu
18. The last thing you did? clean
19. What are you Wearing? red
20. Your TV? cableless
21. Your pet? gecko
22. Your computer? old
23. Your life? full
24. Your mood? pregnant
25. Missing someone? Japan
26. Your car? dirty
27. Something you're not wearing? jewelry
28. Favorite store? Sale
29. Your summer? busy
30. Love someone? Kahana
31. Your favorite color? red
32. When is the last time you laughed? today
33. Last time you cried? December
34. Who will resend this? you

Email challenge from Pilialoha, Piilani

It's Okay to Take a Nap

2008-12-25T23:00:00.007-10:00

"It's Okay to Take a Nap and Other Reassuring Truths for MOTHERS EVERYWHERE"
by Debra Sansing Woods

When Grandma saw this book she instantly thought of me and bought it for my Christmas gift. As soon as I saw the title of the book, instantly liked the book. As I started reading it I thought it would be good to add on my own experiences too. At the same time, learn how to be a better mother, better person, a better me.

Chapter 1: Being a One-of-a-Kind Mom Is the Best
Chapter 2: You Don't Have to Do It All Today
Chapter 3: It's Okay to Take a Nap
Chapter 4: A Laugh a Day Keeps Motherhood Fun
Chapter 5: You Are a Queen, Not a Maid
Chapter 6: Motherhood Is Full of Wonderful Surprises
Chapter 7: You Deserve a Break Today
Chapter 8: You Are an Amazing Mom
Chapter 9: You Really Can Complete Thoughts While Raising Kids
Chapter 10: Exercise Will Energize Your Family Life
Chapter 11: Your Love Matters More than You Know
Chapter 12: Today Is a Gift to Enjoy
Chapter 13: Be Kind to Yourself-You Won't Regret It

The "W" in Christmas

2008-12-25T22:46:00.004-10:00

The "W" in Christmas

Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations - extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending...Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas.

My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season for a six year old. For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his school"s Winter Pageant. I didn't have the heart to tell him I'd be working the night of the production, unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spoke with his Teacher, she assured me there'd be a dress rehearsal the morning of the presentation. All parents unable to attend that evening were welcome to come then. Fortunately, Nicholas seemed happy with the compromise.

So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in ten minutes early, found a spot on the cafeteria floor and sat down. Around the room I saw several other parents quietly scampering to their seats. As I waited, the students were led into the room. Each class, accompanied by their teacher, sat cross-legged on the floor. Then, each group, one by one, rose to perform their song.

Because the public school system had long stopped referring to the holiday as "Christmas," I didn't expect anything other than fun, commercial entertainment songs of reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflakes and good cheer. So, when my son's class rose to sing, "Christmas Love," I was slightly taken aback by its bold title.

Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his classmates, adorned in fuzzy mittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads. Those in the front row- center stage - held up large letters, one by one, to spell out the title of the song. As the class would sing "C is for Christmas," a child would hold up the letter C. Then, "H is for Happy," and on and on, until each child holding up his portion had presented the complete message, "Christmas Love."

The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her; a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the letter "M" upside down - totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W".

The audience of 1st through 6th graders snickered at this little one's mistake. But she had no idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding her "W". Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughter continued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together. A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen. In that instant, we understood the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holiday in the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for our festivities. For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear: "C H R I S T W A S L O V E" And, I believe, He still is. Amazed in His presence....humbled by His love.

Again, HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Story fowarded to me by Piilani.

2009 Christmas Card

2008-12-22T18:09:00.004-10:00

For the 2nd year in a row, I made our family Christmas Card using Creative Memories' StoryBook Creator Plus Program. I like it better than last year's card. Each year, I get better. :)

2008 Christmas Greetings

2008-12-22T16:59:00.005-10:00

Aloha and Merry Christmas to all our family, friends and loved ones. This year is coming to a close and as always it has been our pleasure to fill every one in on our family’s affairs. Although many challenges and changes took place in 2008, we know how much we’ve been blessed and are still as tight and intimate a family since Ruth and I were first married back in 2002. We continue to share a love for God, each other, our children and all our friends we hold near and dear to us.

Rudy (5) started kindergarten this year. He loves his teacher, and enjoys all the things he has been learning. He’s learning that reading and being read-to are two different adventures. He still prefers us reading stories at bedtime but his daily homework is a challenge: sounding out words and remembering his “sight words.” Rudy enjoys running more now so when he helps me take out the trash we enjoy racing back to the front door from the dumpster. I must admit he’s starting to get my heart racing more and more because as a good daddy, I never let him win.

Zaya (4) is rounding out the year doing very well both in school and sports. She’s managed to keep up with Rudy during their swimming lessons, is physically comparable to her older brother and is a sharp student in her Head Start class. She is a very talented artist, much like Rudy, and in her most recent test fulfilled a considerable level above the academic standards requisite at kindergarten level. Although she doesn’t like to go surfing with me, she loves going to the beach and swimming and showing me what she’s learned from her swim instructor, Uncle Kaipo.

Kyra (1) has been our miracle baby from the start. Her hip dysplacia condition has improved and her progress has been nothing short of miraculous. She learned to crawl, walk and climb faster than our first two children despite the very little encouragement on the part of Ruth and me. Her daily antics are enough to give Ruth and me gray hairs and high blood pressure, but her “never give-up” attitude and stubborn determination has taught us patience and has given us faith. Her favorite foods are fish, lettuce, fruits (no matter what kind), and whatever you’re eating.

It is an old cliché but I’ll use it anyway, Ruth (age unknown) is the rock of our family. She continues to be the best mommy for our children and the best wife for me. She was released from her assignment in the Relief Society Enrichment Committee and called to serve as a Counselor in the Primary to work with the nursery children and planning the Primary Presentation in October. With the change of Primary Presidents in early November, Ruth waits anxiously for a new calling (life seems meaningless without a job she’s said). Ruth continues to work her Creative Memories business and will soon make her goal of becoming a Unit Leader. She would have accomplished this goal sooner, however she became pregnant to our fourth child, due April 29, 2009, who by the looks of it appears to be a boy. She always said she never wanted to be a chauffer but she finds it necessary to bounce from locations picking up and dropping off children and things to keep her day running smoothly.

As for myself, Hiram (Kahana), I’ve been on a rollercoaster of highs and lows. I started the year in a transition period that would take me out of my job and into something else but in the end spent the last year working at the same place. I guess I’m still good for something. In church I was finally released from my service as a Sunday School Teacher. I had the joy of this assignment for less than a year. There’s a feeling a gratitude in my heart when class members say how much they loved my lessons and the sort of local style way in which I welcomed the spirit into our lessons. Although I will miss wearing the mantle of knowledge and understanding my new calling with the young men of our church will prove to be a challenge that will take every trick in the book. So far we had one campout in familiar territory for me, LAIE. We did fishing, made a campfire, roasted “smores,” and hiked to Laie Falls. The boys didn’t enjoy the hike up, but they did enjoy the “mud-fest” going back down covered in mud. I only foresee many more fun and educational activities for the future.

We hope you all had a very memorable and fulfilling year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love from us all,
The Noodle Sandwich Ohana.

Continue to see family updates on our blog http://noodlesandwich.blogspot.com/

2009 Calendar

2008-12-22T13:24:00.010-10:00

Created with Creative Memories' StoryBook Creator Plus software.

I switched computers and didn't realize that this font changed on me until I printed it all out. Something to watch out for before you print.

Kids Are Quick

2008-12-14T21:05:00.002-10:00

Kids Are Quick
____________ _________ _________ ______

TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America ..
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
CLASS: Maria.
____________ _________ _________ ______

TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: ; You told me to do it without using tables.
____________ _________ _________ _________ ___

TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D- I-A-L'
TEACHER: No, that's wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.

(I Love this kid)
____________ _________ _________ _________ _____

TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
____________ _________ _________ ____

TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
____________ _________ _________ _________ ___

TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
____________ _________ _________ _________

TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with ' I. '
MILLIE: I is..
TEACHER: No, Millie..... Always say, 'I am.'
MILLIE: All right... 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.'
____________ _________ _________ __

TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.
____________ _________ _________ ________

TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?

SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.
____________ _________ _________

TEACHER: Clyde , your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It's the same dog.
____________ _________ _________ _____

TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher
____________ _________ _________ ____

Email from Aunty Michele

Dumbest Illegal Immigrant

2008-12-14T20:52:00.003-10:00

In our search for the DUMBEST NON-DOCUMENTED (ILLEGAL) ALIEN, we have a WINNER!
'Counterfeit I.D. of the week'....our 'WINNER is Jose Pacheco!!!
This is an actual Drivers License from a traffic stop...

REMEMBER!!
When making a fake ID, attach a picture of yourself only...
no matter how much you love your girl.

Email forwarded to me from Beth.

Ultra Sound Pictures Baby #4

2008-11-27T14:10:00.007-10:00

Baby's Profile.

Baby's Face

Baby's Foot. Looks like it got wide feet like Daddy.

Looks like baby is waving at us.

See the baby's butt & legs & what is in between? Yup, Yup! It's a boy!!!

Now what shall we name him? So far our children's names have a pattern...4 letters and a "Y." I'm okay with just four letters but it got to sound good with our last name! Middle name suggestions are good too, Japanese or Hawaiian names are fine for a middle name. We need help! The more children you have the harder naming your baby gets! :)

Restaurants and Eating Out

2008-11-27T13:41:00.001-10:00

Kid Friendly Restaurants
Gyotaku
Sumo Ramen
Big City Diner
Zippy's

Gyotaku

2008-11-27T13:31:00.005-10:00

Gyotaku
1824 King St.
(There are 3 locations. We went to the King Street Restaurant.)

Hours of Operation:
Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Very Kid Friendly!

Kids Menu, dessert included
Origami to entertain children and parents while you wait for your food.
Special gift after each meal

Monday & Tuesday are kids eat FREE day with a paying adult meal.

VERY delicious Japanese cuisine.

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Quotes: Funny but True

2008-11-27T12:22:00.001-10:00

“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.”- Phyllis Diller

Attitude

2008-11-27T10:55:00.006-10:00

"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."—Oprah

"Who so loves believes the impossible." --Elizabeth Barrette Browning

"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect it's successful outcome." --William James

I Am Grateful For...

2008-11-27T09:36:00.003-10:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all my family and friends! Life isn't perfect but life is sure good.
Here are 5 things I am thankful for this 2008 Thanksgiving....

1. My husband, Kahana whom I love very, very much. I didn't marry a perfect man and likewise, he didn't marry a perfect woman but together we are complete.

2. My 3 1/2 beautiful children who bring me, my family, and friends so much joy and laughter.

3. Living in beautiful Hawaii where the weather is pleasant most of the year, where loving family members are near, having different cultures and foods to enjoy everyday, and the beach that makes so many memories for my family.

4. My loving family who surrounds us and supports me as a young mother and wife. A family who gives our children all the love anyone could ever imagine.

5. A very comfortable home to live in. We love having the opportunity to share what we have and open our home to family & friends for various gatherings.

There is so much to be thankful for! I am truly a blessed woman!

My Over Stock/End of Year Sale (Creative Memories Products)

2008-11-24T12:23:00.000-10:00

First come, first serve! My Creative Memories inventory is moving fast so don't delay too long!

10% off
15% off
30% off

Photos - Children

2008-11-23T23:15:00.002-10:00

Can't help but take pictures of the cutest living people!

Pictures to Make You Smile
Ultra Sound Pictures Baby #4
Halloween 2008
Ruth's Children

Halloween 2008

2008-11-23T22:59:00.000-10:00

Our Olympian Track Star. Kyra is always running so I figured she'd play up this costume well.

Rudy as Ben 10. I've never seen the cartoon but Rudy looks just like him! Rudy learned about Ben 10 from his buddy, Keenin.

Zaya as Jessie from "Toy Story" & Ben 10.

Our Three Halloween Babies. I have to give credit to my mom and the costumes! Especially Zaya & Rudy's costume! I did the red stripes and gold metal for Kyra's costume. Thank you Mommy!

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Zaya's Expressions

2008-11-23T22:46:00.002-10:00

In school Zaya learned about different expressions. Here is a little sample of her acting skills. Zaya is truely our drama queen. :)

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Bored Spinning Rudy

2008-11-23T22:43:00.001-10:00

I guess Kari took this video of Rudy with our camera because Kahana and I both have never seen this video until tonight. I think this shows Rudy's creative side and a little of how his mind works. :)

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Funny Sayings

2008-11-17T22:07:00.000-10:00

Some things our children say just crack us up! These are some things they've said that we can't help but share with you!

November 2008

Kids Say the Cutest Things

2008-11-17T21:26:00.000-10:00

Sometimes my kids say the most sincere yet funniest things. Here are some examples that happened recently.

I was walking with Zaya, 3 years old, to pick up Rudy from school and asked her, "What color car would you like?" Of course, "Pink," her favorite color, was her quick answer. I told her that I'd like a pink car too. Then I asked, "Would Daddy like driving a pink car?" She laughed and said, "No. He can have a blue car." I was amazed how observant she is to what her father likes and doesn't like!

As we were taking the children and Ruby, their playmate, to her house, Zaya and Ruby, being the girls that they are, talked the whole way there. This ride is not more than five minutes long but Rudy, our big 5 year old boy told them, "Can you be quiet? Your talking is confusing my ears." Boys will be boys! I guess girls are already talking too fast for him to understand!

Today was the cutest. I went in for my monthly pregnancy check-up. Kyra our 20 month old came too. As Dr. Chun (I love my doctor) put the microphone on my tummy to hear the baby's heart beat, Kyra sat quietly watching on a chair and sucked her two fingers. Dr. Chun quickly found baby's heart beat and we all heard the loud, healthy, quick, swishing of baby's heart. When it was she was done, I explained to Kyra, "That was baby's heart." Kyra then said, "Baby noisy." Too cute!

Satan Knocking?

2008-11-12T10:34:00.000-10:00

When Satan is knocking at your door, just say, "Jesus, can you get that?"

An email from Piilani

Honeymoon Confessions

2008-11-11T23:12:00.001-10:00

A young couple were on their honeymoon. The husband was sitting in the bathroom on the edge of the bathtub saying to himself, "Now how can I tell my wife that I've got really smelly feet and that my socks absolutely stink? I've managed to keep it from her while we were dating, but she's bound to find out sooner or later that my feet stink. Now how do I tell her?"

Meanwhile, the wife was sitting in the bed saying to herself, "Now how do I tell my husband that I've got really bad breath? I've been very lucky to keep it from him while we were courting, but as soon as he's lived with me for a week, he's bound to find out. Now how do I tell him gently?"

The husband finally plucks up enough courage to tell his wife and so he walks into the bedroom. He walks over to the bed, climbs over to his wife, puts his arm around her neck, moves his face very close to hers and says, "Darling, I've a confession to make."

And she says, "So have I, love."

To which he replies, "Don't tell me, you've eaten my socks."

Getting into Fights

2008-11-11T23:00:00.000-10:00

They were married, but since the argument they had a few days earlier, they hadn't been talking to each other. Instead, they were giving each other written notes.

One evening he gave her a paper where it said: "Wake me up tomorrow morning at 6 am."

The next morning he woke up and saw that it was 9 o'clock. Naturally he got very angry, but as he turned around he found a note on his pillow saying: "Wake up, it's 6 o'clock!"

For Laughs

2008-11-11T22:53:00.005-10:00

Everyone needs to laugh especially in a marriage.

Video
911

Jokes/Funnies
Always Check Your Child's Homework
Dumbest Illegal Immigrant
Getting into Fights
Honeymoon Confessions
Kids are Quick
Lipstick in School
Pastor's Business Card

You Have to Marry a Good Speller

2008-11-11T22:48:00.000-10:00

I'm so grateful that my husband can spell! Listen to this:

Sealed Portion of Book of Mormon

2008-11-11T22:34:00.000-10:00

President Spencer W. Kimball said: "I have had many people ask me through the years, 'When do you think we will get the balance of the Book of Mormon records?' And I have said, 'How many of the congregation would like to read the sealed portion of the plates?' And almost always there is a 100-percent response. And then I ask the same congregation, 'How many of you have read the part that has been opened to us?' And there are many who have not read the Book of Mormon, the unsealed portion. We are quite often looking for the spectacular, the unobtainable. I have found many people who want to live the higher laws when they do not live the lower laws."

I'm Pregnant With Baby #4!

2008-11-10T12:54:00.000-10:00

I'm so sorry that I have not added anything to our blog for almost three months now! I do have to blame my slothfulness to being pregnant with baby #4. During my first trimester even my business takes the back burner as I try to make it through the day. The fatigue and hunger over take me and I just try to survive. Then I have to remember to take care of the other 3 children, school, homework, feeding them, and making sure they are clean. My gosh, it is amazing what a tiny little baby can do to your whole body and life!!!

Since this is round 4 of being pregnant, I have noticed many of my own pregnancy patterns and symptoms.

Extreme hunger: I get so hungry that if I don't eat I get mean, snappy, grumpy, yell more, and may even get physically violent SO feed the hungry pregnant lady every two hours to avoid the horrible consequences.

Forgetfulness: I know this is an actual pregnancy symptom but I am not sure why. My guess is that since I'm only thinking of food nothing else seems important thus becoming something to forget.

Irresponsibility: I like to consider myself a very responsible person but not when I'm pregnant. I will have to say that since I'm so forgetful now, I become very irresponsible. So if I make a promise, follow up with me because I probably forgot. Also, it is only when I'm pregnant, do I loose my keys or forget to do really important things. So, I would strongly advise you to not put all your trust in me in my current pregnant state, to get something important done if you are not willing to follow up on me. Just FYI, my responsible side starts to come back after baby is born and I'm getting a sufficient amount of sleep.

Heightened sense of smell: When I am not pregnant my allergies clog up my sense of smell. Only if it is a strong sent can I actually smell it and I have to breath really hard to do so. When I'm pregnant, I notice all kinds of smells. I notice good food smells even before my husband! Strong scents are extra strong and gave me a headache just a few weeks ago! Sometimes it is a good thing to smell everything and others not. So if you catch me holding my breath, please don't be offended.

Having to pee more frequently: I already have a small bladder now I have to go even more. With my first pregnancy, I thought you rush to the bathroom when the baby hits your bladder. Nope, when the baby is still so small you can't feel a thing, something in your body triggers you to pee more. I hate the fact that I have to interrupt my much needed sleep to wake up to go pee! Maybe it is just preparatory for waking up in the middle of the night to feed baby...

Vivid Dreams: My dreams, not every night but often enough, are so vivid that I wake up wondering if it really happened. I wake up either crying or extremely happy, every emotion is felt and remembered. One dream I had about a month ago was about a VERY, VERY handsome man. In the dream I had to choose between him and my husband. Luckily, I chose my husband so when I finally woke up, I wasn't disappointed to see Kahana next to me, instead I was very happy to have chosen Kahana. :)

Gassiness: It is strange how I have a very difficult time controlling my gas when I'm pregnant. So the sounds you hear may not be coming from my children...ha ha!

Emotional: It feels like all my emotions have been heightened! I cry easier. I get angry faster. When I'm happy, I'm super happy and talkative. When I'm sad everything is wrong. So watch out, you'll never know what kind of mood I'm in at the very moment!

I honestly can say that I don't like the person I become when I'm pregnant so I don't expect you to like her completely either! Both my mom and husband agree that I'm not always a fun pregnant lady. I don't blame them one bit!

So to all you pregnant ladies or wanna Be's, hang in there. Pregnancy is an interesting ride! Please share some of your experience and pregnancy symptoms with me! Everyone is so different!

Me pregnant with baby #3, about a week before I gave birth.

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LDS Gospel Humor

2008-11-10T12:42:00.000-10:00

Received in an email from Keala N.

Teaching What Really Matters

2008-09-28T22:49:00.000-10:00

I've been thinking a lot lately about what things I should be teaching my children. What things really matters the most? Then another question followed: What kind of person do I want my children to be? How do I teach my children values?

These are some of the answers I've come up with. I want to raise children who are honest, kind, respectful, know how to work hard yet work smart, and overall be good people.

The best way I can teach them is by my example. Watch what I say and what I do. I must also be readily available to talk and guide them as they go through different life experiences.

I also realize that if I want to teach respect, I shouldn't shrug off or ignore times my children purposely ignore me or speak rudely to me. I also shouldn't laugh at bad behavior because it only encourages the wrong behavior and verifies to the child that it is okay. For example, a two year old saying a swear word or hitting their older siblings. I must stop bad behavior right away before they become habits.

I pray everyday that I won't wake up to a grown man or woman and wonder who is this horrible person is that I call, my child. Being a parent, especially a mother is a very difficult job yet equally important. What we teach our children now, will impact our future to come. Good luck this month in your most important job ever, being the best Mommy that you can be. We are in this together!

Lying & Being Honest

2008-09-28T16:40:00.000-10:00

When my third child was born and my oldest was four years old, I still seriously believed that if I had to take one thing out of parenting it would be "toilet training." I seriously thought it was the hardest thing to teach a child. But honestly, every normal person has been able to master this skill by a certain age. Even if your child hasn't gotten it "yet," they will!

Last month, I faced an even more difficult part of parenting. Teaching your children "Values." More specifically, "Honesty." How do you teach your child not to lie? Here is the story...

I'm pretty strict about finishing their food that I give them to eat. I don't make another special meal for any child if they don't like what everyone else is eating. If they don't eat it, they don't get anything else and I give it to them for the next meal. Well, one day they didn't like the dinner I made and refused to eat it. So I gave it to them for breakfast the next day.

We were running late and I was hosting a MOMS Club activity to the Children's Museum. So I made them take it with them. We were going to sit outside while they finished their food (I did take more "likable" food with me when they finished the last of their "leftovers"). Kyra ate all her food and we played while the other two sat struggling to finish their food. Kyra dropped a piece of pancake so I picked it up and threw it away in the trash can next to the bench that Rudy & Zaya sat on.

Not even a minute later, Rudy comes running up to me and says, "Mommy, I ate all my food." Being a smart Mommy, I ask, "Did you really eat all your food or throw it in the trash can?" Straight faced he says, "I ate all my food. I didn't throw it away."

Realistically it would have been impossible for him to have eaten anything that quickly so I walked over to the trash can. Zaya watched quietly with big eyes because she knew the whole story and wanted to see if Rudy would get away with it. As I looked in the trash, Zaya quietly said, "Rudy threw away his food." Yup, there was the food in the trash can. I was shocked and furious. We left the Children's Musium without even going in.

The next day, Zaya did the same with her eggs. I really thought she ate it all and only checked in the sink. After she went to sleep I found the eggs on the ground near the trash can. I was furious again, maybe more because I had no clue what to do.

While at Rudy's annual check-up I asked their Doctor, Bridget Rovner what I should do about lying. She said at his age, 5, time-out doesn't work as well for things like this. I need to make it more meaningful. When it happens, Rudy looses privileges. No toys, no bike, no friends over to play for 24 hours. He can stay on his bed and read books. If there is a party he is to go to the next day, he can't go. He'll remember that.

One thing that I did do right was show my children how lying was not acceptable. They saw how mad their lying made me. I also had to make sure they understood what the words, "lying" and "telling the truth" meant. This was harder to explain then I thought.

This is what really has worked so far: Before going to bed one night, we read some books and from the "Friend" (a church issued magazine for children). In the June issue there was a story called, "Mr. Lukin's Turkeys." It was about a boy that was faced with the decision to lie about what happened to the dead turkey or tell the truth. He had a yucky feeling inside as he kept the truth from his mother and Mr. Lukin. So in the end, even though he was really scared, the told the truth and felt a lot better.

When I was done reading the story, Rudy said, "I sometimes have that yucky feeling." So I said, "when you have that yucky feeling, tell what really happened, the truth and that yucky feeling will go away." He said, "okay."

A few days later something happened and I was questioning Rudy about the situation. He stopped and said, "I have a yucky feeling." I calmly said, "Then tell Mommy the truth." He then told the truth and I did my best to not get too upset and praise him for telling the truth and then give him the consequence of the error he made.

Accidently reading "Mr. Lurkin's Turkey's" was what worked to help me teach my children about lying. There are other stories and books out there with great values in them like honesty. Books are wonderful!

Books

2008-09-16T16:27:00.003-10:00

Read Anywhere!

Favorite Children's Books
The Biggest Bed in the World

Favorite Adult Books
It's Okay to Take a Nap... by Debra Sansing Woods

Make Reading Fun!

2008-09-16T16:21:00.000-10:00

Read anywhere. On an air mattress...

Or on FIVE air mattress!

Drawings & Artwork

2008-09-07T22:32:00.000-10:00

September 2008

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September Drawings

2008-09-07T21:48:00.001-10:00

Rudy is only 5 years old. Recently he's really started to enjoy expressing himself through his drawings. I love the details that he includes in each of his pictures. I also love how unique his artwork is and how each drawing has a story.

"Him is scared cause he is running away fast and him wants to go to his Mommy's house. And Him is hungry."

"Him name is Squeeky because he squeeks at people, that's how he talks."

"Him's name is Shapes."

"Some kids are jumping and two are not. And one is standing on stilts and one is saying, "I can jump that high." And one is standing and looking at all the kids. Daddy has triangle eyes and him has yellow teeth and him has red hair."

These next two drawings are done by Rudy's good friend Keenin. He too is 5 years old. His amazing details in his drawings just fascinate me! Guess who he drew...

Did you guess Batman?

Did you guess Spider-Man?
Before Keenin colored in his drawing he drew each line on Spider-Man's costume!

Zaya is our big 3 year old. She loves to draw ever since she could hold a pen (about 18 months old. Here are a few of her drawings and stories this month.

"The little kid likes to ride her bike so she is just happy. She wants to get bubble gum so she is nice. So she is playing with her brother and her brother is crying. Her sister is being careful to her brother so she is sharing it so everyone can be happy so everyone is happy and mommy and daddy are happy so she gets her bubble gum." (Purple guy with four eyes...) "That's inky man."

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Board Selection for Beginners

2008-09-05T06:34:00.003-10:00

Choosing your first "beginner board" is a lot like choosing a date for the prom. There are boards that will make you feel like you're out with a cousin, awkward and frustrating then there are boards out of your league. In the end it comes down to what you'll have the most fun with. Because no matter how good you imagine yourself surfing in public, beginners all look the same: they look like kooks.

Longboards (surfboards 9' to 11' in length) have been the traditional way of learning to surf for beginners. The boards are longer, thicker and more stable making it easier to balance. I would recommend this for anyone learning to surf that has no board sport (skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, etc.) knowledge or background.

Take safety precautions when choosing a board. There are special boards that are padded with softer materials. These boards will soften the impact when you fall off and hit the board, or when the board hits you. Specially made fins are softer too. They don't grab the wave as much so it feels like you're driving a car with four flat tires, but they won't slice you open if you get run over by your own board.

FUN-DAH-Mentos (fundamentals) of Surfing

2008-09-05T06:25:00.000-10:00

Most of your surfing questions can be answered right here. With over 25years of surf experience over 8years of lifeguarding experience and 4years as a surf instructor I feel safe to say the ocean is like a second home for me. I love surfing and I love sharing what I know about surfing with others. Check out the posts under this topic to become a better surfer or lifeguard or waterman or waterwoman.

The Difference Between Winners and Whiners Is...

2008-09-02T08:29:00.000-10:00

The Whiner says, "I don't know, and I'm sure nobody else knows, either."
The Winner says, "Let's find out."

When a Whiner makes a mistake, he says, "It wasn't my fault."
When a Winner makes a mistake, he says, "I'm, responsible, and I'm going to see what can be done to set things right."

A Winner feels responsible for more than his job calls for.
A Whiner says, "That's not my department."

A Winner says, "There ought to be a better way to do it."
A Whiner says, "That's the way it's always been done. Why change?"

A Winner paces himself and rarely bites off more than he can chew.
A Whiner has only two speeds - hysterical and lethargic.

A Winner says, "I could be a lot better, and I'm going to try to improve.
The Whiner says, "I'm not as bad as a lot of other people."

(By Sydney Harris "Chicago Daily News")

What are you? A Whiner or a Winner? I always want to be a Winner but I do sometimes find myself thinking like a Whiner..."I really could be a lot better, and I'm going to try to improve!"

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Dry Drowning

2008-08-31T14:50:00.000-10:00

Yesterday we had a little scare. My cousin, Kari, was pulling Zaya on a boogie board at Ala Moana beach. No waves, very calm, beautiful day. Well, Zaya has been getting braver and trying to swim more by herself since she started taking swimming lessons. Since Zaya is 3 1/2 years old, her story of what happened changes. I think she decided to jump off the board and swim to Kari in front of her. Kari didn't know that Zaya had let go of the board. Kari said she heard Zaya calling her and turned to find Zaya under water.

At the same time, the nearest lifeguard just picked up his binoculars and saw little hands waving above the water with no one around. His heart stopped when he saw only Zaya's tiny hands. He ran down the beach and swam out to her. Luckily Kari had already gotten to Zaya, decreasing the time she was underwater from the time the lifeguard had spotted her. Not knowing how long she was under or if she had taken any water into her tiny lungs he suggested getting her checked by the paramedics, which is free.

Zaya just cried and cried because being underwater for a while is a very scary thing. I asked Zaya if she drank any water. She said, "No." Knowing that she knows how to hold her breath underwater for a while I wasn't too worried. So I refused the opportunity to get her checked.

Then Zaya let out a huge "BURP!" I asked her again if she drank any water and she said "yes." Remembering a video I got through an email (Dry Drowning: 10 Year Old Boy Dies 1 Hour After Swimming). I decided to have them check her since it was free. I wasn't very worried but I knew that I'd have NO worries if someone professionally checked her.

In a few minutes we heard the ambulance coming to see us. They asked questions, listened to her lungs, checked her skin color, and her eyes. They said she looked good. They also said another good sign was that fact that when she came up, she quickly started crying. All good news. I then signed their computer to say that I had chosen not to go with them. I had nothing to worry about, my baby was fine. Better safe than sorry

REMEMBER: It doesn't cost anything to have the ambulance come and check you out. It only cost big bucks as soon as you get in the ambulance and drive away. So if you want extra precaution without having to deal with the emergency room for small things, have the paramedics check for you and if they say you need to get to the hospital, you can choose to drive yourself. It never hurts to check.

Keenin's Birthday Gift

2008-08-31T10:45:00.002-10:00

I made these 8x8 digital pages for a 5 year old's birthday gift . Keenin is my son's best friend. So I thought this would be a great gift that would last longer than a couple of months. I put these pages into a Creative Memories' PicFolio Max 8x8 album. I still have to finish the last few pages of his actual birthday party next.

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Mamma Mia

2008-08-30T16:48:00.002-10:00

"Mama Mia!" is a modern day musical. It is about a young girl who is about to get married and wants her "father" to give her away. But she doesn't know who her father is. She found her mother's journal and written were three men that her mother dated during the time of her possible conception. Without her mother knowing, she invites all three of them to her wedding thinking that she'll know immediately which one of is her father. This does not end up being an easy task after all.

During almost the whole movie I smiled at the screen. The music and dance was fun and playful. The boys and men were good looking and great bodies. The values in the movie about wedding and sex...not my standards but neither is it in the movie "Grease." I loved this movie because it was so happy and contagious. I wouldn't try to make your men watch it, I haven't met a guy yet that liked it yet. It is a girlfriend kind of movie. I liked it so much that I will own "Mama Mia" in my home library when it comes out on DVD!

What did you think?

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Waikiki Fire Station

2008-08-28T13:55:00.000-10:00

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Halloween Party

2008-08-26T12:59:00.000-10:00

Every year MOMS Club has a Halloween Party. This is one of our favorite events to go to! Can you guess who Zaya is?

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Rudy's Baby Album

2008-08-24T22:25:00.000-10:00

Rudy's Baby Album was the first album I made when I became a Creative Memories Consultant in 2004. As you can see, my scrapbooking style has changed a lot over the years!

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