It's officially Summer 2010

In the last week of May.....Two important birthdays....My mom's bday and Keola's 40th Bday! Made mom her favorite dinner....meatloaf with mash potatoes and brought home a bouquet of spring flowers. Celebrated Ola's bday @ the Beach House with two Zippy's Cakes....Chantily and DoBosh.

Memorial Day Weekend was spent @ the Beach House in Kaaawa next to Swanzy. This was our 2nd year and it was a blast. We had smores, night crab hunting, lots of beach time and onolicious food. We definitely hope we get the invite again next year from our good friends the Unga Ohana.

Smylyn and Serene started Summer Fun @ Kamilo Iki District Park. They've been going to bed later and still waking up @ 5 am each day....gosh girls give mom and dad a break...LOL :0)
Ola and I decided on Hawaii Kai Summer Fun, because the girls had so much fun last year, not too mention they are so close from my work place that their back again this summer.
Ola is not teaching summer school this year, and have been a great help at home. Who would of thought he'd be so domestic! It's so nice coming home from work to a clean house and dinner on the table....I love summer already!

Mom left to Michigan 6/16-6/30 for some summer R&R. So the house is ours...YaY! The Tamale cuzzies Elijah, Kekoa and Tanalei are here in Hawaii til August so we are planning some play dates and sleepovers before they leave back to Cali.

A NEW START!!!!

This year 2010 has been busy.....lets see.......

Smylyn is now in the third grade still attending Salt Lake Elementary. She has been struggling on paying attention during class time and at one point I was getting behavior reports from her teacher almost every day. After two meetings with her teacher and a meeting with the principle, Bruce and I decided to test her for ADD. The Kaiser behavioral MD diagnosed Smylyn with ADHD. It is not our intention to medicate her but we do know the importance to find her the extra help in her academic performance. We may have Smylyn repeat 3rd grade. She has been working hard on improving her behavior in class and we can only hope she doesn't loose her drive to do her best in her work.

Serene is in 1st grade and is very independent in her studies. She is excelling nicely and has been trying to remind her sister to stay focused while doing their homework @ At. She is still the tallest and biggest in her grade and has learned to deal with it...she actually is the same size as the 3rd graders.

Keola is finishing his fourth year teaching @ Aiea H. S. He is still assistant coach for the school Golf team. The group Vaihi has been busy with various gigs and Tiki's Fridays has still been our family time outlet.

As for myself....I'm still working full time @ Koko Head Dental and will make one year in August. I do plan to finish my B.A. but not till Keola's secures his job first.

In other news, my parents are doing fine since their divorce. My father and his new wife live in town and have become pt.s @ my dental office. Meeting her for the first time wasn't easy but I can tell she makes him happy. My mom has gotten emotional stronger and keeps herself busy with work.

Summer Time!!!!

Summer is here!!!

So here is the updates for this crazy Ohana!!!

Angie is now full time at Koko Head Dental....training in the front office as well as assisting in the back when needed. I won't be returning to Salt Lake as PPT.....tears.....but I do plan to volunteer when ever possible.

Serene and Smylyn are looking forward to going on to 1st and 3rd grade next year. Serene was awarded Dolphin of the Semester and Smylyn was awarded Dolphin of the 4th Qrt. We are so proud of both of them.

Bruce finished his 3rd year at Aiea High School and still working on his teacher certification and Master's Course classes. He recently came back from Kuwait with Vaihi in Da Sand Jam Tour and all the pics are posted on Facebook...Yes, He has a facebook.....LOL

The girls are enrolled in Summer Fun program in Hawaii Kai, mommy is busting her butt at work and daddy is being Mr. Mom. Go Daddy Go!!!!

Easter Fun

Easter Treats for Smylyn and Serene's classmates. These cupcakes were a big hit not too mention very yummy.

Easter Bunny Picture
Smylyn and Serene love seeing the Easter Bunny at Pearlridge and mommy and daddy especially love this years pic with the Easter Bunny.



Easter Fun at the Naluai Hale
As always we had our egg hunt and dyed eggs. The girls had loads of fun with all their cousins. They scored on lots of candies, pretty eggs and this year, Serene found the silver egg and scored 10 dollars.

Spring Break

Spring Break was from Mar. 21st to April 5th and we were certainly busy.

Babysitting the Asifoa Cousins.
So we aka I missed my cute nieces and Smylyn and Serene wanted to sleepover in Laie. We stayed three days in Laie watching and playing with Terina and Tati. Now the girls are asking for a brother....LOL....I told them not anytime soon.

Kanoho's Vocal Recital.
While staying in Laie...my bff Noho had her vocal recital. I did her hair and make-up and helped serve the ono grinds that followed. So proud of her. She was awesome.

Hanging out with friends.
While staying in Laie....which was only three days I got to squeeze in some time with good friends at tva. Esther and Siope are doing good and their daughter sure keeps them busy. Too cute!!!! The girls loved Esther and Siope's baby and again asked for a brother....so persistant.

Movie Review: "Monster vs. Aliens".
Loved the movie...the girls give this flick two thumbs up!!! Even bruce and I loved it. Definately planning to buy this on dvd.

Mom reading Twilight series and the dvd released.
Ok....so my mom needed something to do doing the spring break and I handed her twilight....she was hesitant at first...cause she hadn't read a book for fun in years. But since she loved the movie she decided to read it and three days later she finished all four....LOL....she's hooked. We bought the dvd and compared the movie to the book....New Moon movie can't come any sooner.

St. Patrick's Treat!!!

Made St. Patty's rainbow cupcakes for three classes, Smylyn, Serene and Mom. Bruce helped, cuz he took my airhead candies and I thought I was going mentally insane.

Dolphin of the Semester

Serene has worked really hard in school and because she's produced quality work and worked well with her peers she was awarded Dolphin of the semester. Ola and I were so proud of her.

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