Congratulations to the Graduate!

This past weekend, my niece Pua, graduated from Hamilton High School out there in Arizona. Of course, the family was there to celebrate her accomplishment. Kiwi's and Mangoes had a great time with everyone & got in a little bit of everything - family, swimming, shopping, eating, drinking, etc. We love you, Pua, and support you completely!

Our afternoon at Huntington...

...she had so much fun!

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 Birthday, Heather!

We want to wish my sister-in-law a very happy birthday today! She's married to my brother, Ryan & they reside out there in the sticks of South Bend, Indiana. Or should I say, cornfields! Ha! Anyway, we hope you're having a fabulous day today & we can't wait to see you again! Miss you...love you! XOXOXOX

Aloha Oe, Bonnie...

...until we meet again. I just got home from Emmit's mommy's memorial service & it was absolutely beautiful, inspiring & personal. I decided to take Melia with me for two reasons:  one, he's a very special classmate of hers & two, I think it's meaningful for her to know the importance of supporting her friends & family during a time like this. She was ever so attentive during the entire 1 1/2 hrs. I felt honored to be in attendance  & although I didn't know Bonnie all that well, I knew how strong, brave & special she was - for herself & for her boys. Like Melia said, we're so glad that you're "home" safe & pain-free.  Peace be with you, sweet Bonnie.