Happy Holidays! 2010

Such an exciting & relaxing day today. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all of our family & friends! We hope you're enjoying today with the ones you love & those most important to you. Here are some memories of how we spent this month.

Have a safe & Happy New Year! And happy birthday to our friend, Lizzie!

We love you, Melia & Kamy

Mele Kalikimaka to our Family & Friends! Happy Birthday to our Friend, Lizzie!

Christmas 2009 is coming to an end. Melia & I spent last Saturday night with the Okabe family at Papa & Nana's house. Of course, it was great fun with lots of making fun! Games, good food & family...what more can you ask for? Thank you, Nana & Papa, for welcoming us as part of the family...we love you ridiculously! Today, we had a wonderful day with my mom & Anna. My dad came by for a visit, too. We opened gifts, had a great breakfast, went to the movies, enjoyed prime rib & watched the victorious Chargers. No, not a fan, but happy for my family & friends who are. We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!

I am still awaiting a phone call from the neurosurgeon to schedule the next surgery. It's nerve-wrecking, really. I'm anxious to get it over with & at the same time, dreading having to go thru the same process. Ugghhhhh! I'm actually hoping for the week after the New Yr. Melia being occupied in school for most of her days would be the ideal situation. We shall see & I will keep you updated.

Our dear friend, Lizzie, is celebrating a birthday today & we want to wish her a FABULOUS day! She is pregnant with her first child (boy) & is looking as beautiful as ever! Happy Birthday, Liz! We love you!

Gettin' Some Rest

Well, it's almost 11 p.m. & I'm about to call it a night before my big procedure. I've experienced so many emotions since I found out my surgery date...it's pretty overwhelming. Last night, I had one of the worst migraines I've had since this whole thing started & unfortunately, I was unable to take Melia out trick-or-treating. That was horrible for me, but her Aunty Jeri didn't disappoint & she took her out. Knowing she had a great time eased the heartache a bit. Here's a cute pic of them before they headed out.

I want you all to know how much I appreciate & love each & every one of you. Sometimes you really don't know how much you're loved until something like this happens. I've always been uncomfortable with the "center of attention" thing, but I have no choice in this matter. I'm quickly learning. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your positive vibes, wonderful thoughts, and your unending love & support. Words can't describe how much it means to me...I love you!

Surgery Scheduled

Well, I finally received the call from my dr yesterday & the surgery is on Monday, Nov 2. Yep, in 3 days. I had my pre-op visit this morning. It was pretty routine...paperwork, EKG & bloodwork. Everything looks good so he gave the thumbs up. I will get to the hospital before 930a.m. on Monday & should be in the operating room by 11a.m. It's about a 4 hr procedure & I should remain in the hospital til the end of the week.

I'm really gonna miss my baby girl....

Happy 4th!

We hope you all had a great 4th; wherever you decided to spend it. We spent the weekend at our favorite getaway...the Brady's. Thank you so much for having us...we love you all!

Happy Mother's Day to all you special MOMS!!!

We hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Mother's Day 'cuz you know you deserve it! Melia got to spend some time with her daddy's family at Hacienda Golf Club for a special brunch. I had Dim Sum with grandma, mom & Anna & then Melia completed the circle by joining us at grandma's a little later. I hope Melia knows just how much I love her & how proud I am to be her mommy. She is my heart & everything near & dear to it. I lose my breath sometimes just thinking of how honored I am...thank you, my pumpkin...I love you!  XOXOXOXOX

HAPPY EASTER 2009

We hope you all had a blessed Easter! We spent the first half of the day at Kaiser. She just hasn't been feeling well all week & starting Friday, I think it all just rolled up into today. Last night she was burning up & had an earache - that ALWAYS freaks me out! As you can see here, after a soothing bath, she quickly started coming back to me. Lucky girl had several Easter Egg Hunts today. I'm so glad she's doing better. 

We had a great couple of days with grandma/great-grandma 

& my mom and Anna. Of course, we watched the Masters  which was pretty exciting. We stopped by Gary's on the way home, but they weren't home. Now, I'm preparing the crust for my Spring Quiche. We're having a Spring Brunch tomorrow at work & I'm so looking forward to it. 

Have a wonderful Monday!

Happy New Year 2009!

Happy New Year to everyone! It's crazy to think how fast 2008 flew by, but here we are...2009! Melia & I spent Xmas Eve with Tutu & Granny & then flew to Indiana on Xmas morning to visit my brother Ryan & his family. We spent 8 days there & had a great time! We got to see Noa play basketball & indoor soccer, attend Sunday mass at the church where Ryan & Heather were married, went ice skating, shopped a lot, cooked a lot, ATE a lot, drank some, spend New Year's Eve with the elderly, see snow fall (finally), see "Bedtime Stories," spend time on FaceBook, go to Notre Dame, watch "The Game Plan" & "Big Fat Liar" over & over & over & over & over, visit Ryan at the fire station he was working at, but best of all, we got to spend some serious quality time together! I really miss my brother & it always takes everything in me to NOT cry when we say our goodbye's. What gives me peace of mind is that he really seems happier than he's ever been. I'm so proud of he & Heather & the home that they've provided for their family. Love you guys & thanks for such a great time! Hope to see you guys in Hawai'i!

Mele Kalikimaka to our Family & Friends! And Happy Birthday to our Friend, Lizzie!

  

Well, another Christmas has crept up on us again! We hope you all have a great Christmas & a wonderful New Year! Today we board a plane & head to South Bend, Indiana to spend 8 days with my brother, Ryan & his family. The kids are so excited to see each other...& I'll be honest - so am I. Hopefully, we don't get stuck in Chicago with all the snow & bad weather. I'm not worried about it though. Heather (Ryan's wife) assures me that it should be warming up today - up to a scorching 30 degrees. Phew! I was worried about it being cold! 

Anyway, as 2008 comes to an end I would like to take this time to let you all know how grateful we are to have you all in our lives! You are so loving, caring & inspirational to us both & we appreciate all the time you have given us. All the best in 2009!

Have a great birthday, Lizzie! We love you!

Happy Holidays!