OUR LIFE

Duck Pond June 2013

There is this awesome duck pond here in Juneau, the girls love to go to. The ducks go crazy when we bring bread to feed them. We saw a mama duck and her ducklings this time.

Our Family Walk June 2013

We had a few great sunny days after we got home from vacation so we went on a few walks. It felt so awesome walking outside and feeling the sunshine.

So we have decided to homeschool Kira for kindergarten. Its going to be an adventure and Im still not sure If I'll be able to do it but im going to try it out this year and see if its something I can do in the future. Wish us luck!

Kira's Preschool Graduation May 2013

Kira graduated from preschool May 17, 2013, she did so well this year and is so excited for kindergarten. I cant find all the rest of the pictures from graduation, ill have to keep looking! :(

Right before Graduation: Kira, Walter, Damien and Gia

Samantha getting her adenoids taken out and tubes put in June 2013

The day we got back from our trip we had to take Samantha into the hospital to get her adenoids taken out and tubes put in. The surgery is pretty simple but its still scary for your child to go under. She did great before the surgery, the worst part was when she was starting to wake up from the anesthesia. She was so mad and just wanted the IV out of her hand. we finally got her to drink and she was able to get the IV out. she then fell asleep with me on the recovery bed.

More of California June 2013

We had a few more days left in California, We went to the beach, celebrated fathers day, my birthday and played games after games. Loved visiting my family, miss them so much cant wait till we go back.

Getting ready for mission lake

family picture June 2013 (horrible shadows)

celebrating my 28th birthday yikes getting old

SISTERS

my Father, so thankful for all he did for me growing up and the advice he give me now.

Sione and I on Fathers day.

Dad with the the kids that were there on Fathers day

my mom, Grandma reading to the kiddos

SISTERS

Dad, Grandpa with all his grand kids that could be there.

the 3 most important people in my life.. Love you all, Happy Fathers day

The two most important men in my life..

More California Trip

After enjoying a few days in Norco visiting family and friends, we went to Mission Viejo and hung out with my sister and her family. It was so normal being back in Mission Viejo, didn't even feel like we left. The Friday we got there my sister, Cyndie, threw a welcome back party for some friends and family in MIssion viejo. It was so good to see friends again and catch up.

We were able to see Cole's piano recital and Vaughn's preschool graduation the weekend we were in MIssion Viejo. They did awesome and im so proud of them.

After the weekend we drove up to Utah to witness the setting apart of Lei and Lori, to be Mission President and Wife of the Tongan mission. What an amazing experience that was. They were set apart by Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the quorum of the twelve. What an spiritual giant he is.

We spent about a day with Sione's family before we headed back down to California. While in Utah we were able to see my two brothers Kent and Eric and his family that live in Orem, and my friend Tawny. It was good to see family and friends there too... On this trip we were able to see all of my siblings but 1. What a blessing that was for me and my family. on the drive back to California, we stopped to see my Brother Brad and his family in St. George. and Then my Brother Robert and his family in Victorville. What a road trip that was. it was fast and long but so glad we did it. The girls had a blast.

Redlands Temple June 2013- First time back since we have been married. 7 years ago. It was so wonderful going to the temple again. We dont have a temple in Juneau. Loved going with my parents.

The adventures of Lice. (Above picture) Found out we had lice, we had to spend a few days of the trip taking care of it and constant maintenance after that. NOT FUN!!