Kalena's First Concert!

A few weeks ago Kalena's music teacher in school was teaching about stringed instruments. Kalena said, "I play a stringed intsrument. I play the ukulele." Her teacher asked her to bring it in and play for the class. She called me right after class and said, "I'd like to invite Kalena to play in our upcoming school concert for fourth through seventh grade." I told her she is shy in front of a lot of people but I think it would be a great experience for her. She played a song she already knew well. She was soooooo nervous and I was so nervous for her. The auditorium was full! You can tell in the video she was beyond nervous, but she still played the heck out of her ukulele and sung even though it was very quietly with her head down! She said she didnt want to see everyone watching her. The end is the cutest when she hops down like, "Get me outa here!" I am so proud of her for making it through! She LOVES to play her ukulele and usually there is a sparkle in her eye as she plays and sings! I love my little Kalena and so proud of all that she is. She loves everything and everyone and joy cant help but follow her everywhere!

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We tried a tri!

Me and mom decided to mosey on down to tempee this weekend and rock the sherox triathalon! We decided months ago and set out to train these old bods to be able to do a half mile swim, 12 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run! I had been training hard on the running end with some other women in the early morning but wasnt so sure about my swim or bike. Mom is a great swimmer and biker who hadnt hit the running trail as often as she would have liked. Good news we both finished and felt we were able to do our best! (for now) Who knew how much fun working yourself into complete exhaution could be! This is the sea of bikes in the transition area...it was a beautiful day but HOT during the run, in the 90s at least! Before the swim...I had some other friends there but didnt get good pics :( It was sooo fun to see Amy, Monica, and Lindsey there!

Im the third one back just getting out of the water running into trasition onto my bike.

I had the cutest cheerleaders! All the kids were so excited...they brought along the sign Tessa, Leah and Lexie made for me! Thanks guys!

They had to wait around a lot!

Heres mom coming in to the finish! She made it in under two hours & that was her goal! Go mom!

Heres me kicking it in! I made it in 1 hour 45 min and totally spent! I didnt know exactly what to expect of myself and was really happy with my time....with more training Im excited to improve my time!!! The swim was 22 min, 52 min bike (slower than many...it was grueling) and 26 min run! Not bad for a girl with ample fat stores! ( Im not trying to put myself down Im just biased and think everythings easier for skinny girls)

The Redheads dominate! Victory is ours!....Not quite...but we had a real good time.

Ready to do it again! Who is with me?

Odontoblast!

I talked Pono into taking me to the dental school's formal a few weeks ago! Beth and Kyle took the kids for us and we were off for an evening of dining and dancing! I think its only been since our honeymoon weve done dinner and dancing! My favorite thing to do is dance the night away!!! So I stretched out, practiced my cabbage patch and kid n' play and was ready for the partay! (I cant WAIT to chaparone my kid's dances)! LOL I was so proud of myself for not being fussy and having to get a new dress. I didnt really care what I wore for some reason. I wore one I dont really like out of the closet thinking it was fine. Im so not high school anymore! When we showed up at the dance two of my friends were in gold/champaigne dresses too. Ha ha! We were some of the few in sleeves and all in matchy matchys! OH NO THEY DI-ENT!!!! Love those girls! We had a blast!

Wild Style

It was your typical Saturday morning....laundry, chores, haircuts. Here's Koa getting hooked up by Pono. Now, Noa's been wanting his hair cut for the longest...in fact he keeps bringing me the clippers and asking for one. Well he saw Koa getting his cut and the wheels started turning.This is from the very front top of Noas head. You know the part you see first when you see him. Something had to be done...dont worry Pono stepped right up to the challenge...

This is what I walked in on! Noas Kung Fu was so strong, I had to leave it a few days.

FYI...its very entertaining to bring your kids to church with an extreme hairstyle and watch everyone react or try not to. Classic! I actually think he can pull it off being the over the top wild child he is!

Disneyland Overnighter

I have ALWAYS had a childhood dream to spend the night at Disneyland. I could sneak into the bathroom or find a spot on Tom Sawyers island evade the closing staff and wake up in the park. If you wish upon a star your dreams come true! Mom and Ali took us to the Grande California Resort for two nights and we had a blast! This is the view from our room!

Goofy's Kitchen was soooo fun! The kids really loved it as much as they loved the park!

My man Micheal! Weve reached the homing beakon! Captain EO was as great and exciting as I remembered. You know how sometimes you see things you liked as a kid and think, why did I like that (ie...Family Matters, Alf etc.). Not the case! I knew I was a cool kid!

Mission Bound!

• This is me telling Ali to be gangsta....she looks like Mom just told her to go clean up her room...but me? I look tough.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  We all went to the Mesa Temple a few weeks ago as Ali is leaving on her mission next month! It was a really special day. A highlight for sure! Im so proud of her willingness to put in the hard work of a missionary. I love you Lil Al! Not to steal her shine, but I thought my hair looked really good that day. When I got the pics to my horror it was very Sean Whiteish! Ewww, Im going to practice my double Mc twisty with my flat iron! Awesome.