thanksgiving

behind behind on blogging!

kava's first thankgiving was mommy's favorite of all time. why? the food on both sides was

A-MAZING. the best ever.

kids loved seeing the family. too bad muelu had to work :(

my sister did a great job putting on her first turkey day all by herself. it was wayyy too yummy!

goofy family...

the kids and via getting antsy.

we have so much to be thankful for. our wonderful families are a blessing in itself. thankful for jobs, a home, healthy happy kids, and so much more. here's to next year's thanksgiving ;)

thanks for giving me ....

kainoa-4, kava-6months, kymora-8

kainoa is a cheetah!!

well, in soccer that is. his team's name is the Cheetahs. doesn't really go, but whatever! he loves to play! i love seeing how he has to be just like his ate.

first game he scored 2 goals.. for the other team. ;) he redeemed himself when he scored for his team later.

he loves to go to practice and he loves when family members come to watch him play. it's crazy in our house right now with muelu working some weekends and kymora playing as well. crazy but fun and i love it. kava is great company.... he's just hangs on the sidelines rain or shine.

i had to post these pics too. he loves sports, trucks, dirt, but he also loves to help me in the kitchen.. his future wife is going to be one lucky chick.

mr. kava cake is 6 months old

super fast! half a year already. kava is 17 lbs and wears 9 months in clothes. wholly moly!

rolls over and over.. teething (don't miss this), giggles, and talks.

s l o w d o w n, my baby....

kava's first halloween

the kids had a great time. kainoa was a trooper going from house to house. kymora had her friends and kava ... well he fell asleep.

the kid's costumes:

kymora the rapper (her idea)

kainoa as iron man

kava as a baby ;) hehe..

kava after all the festivities

happy birthday, muelu

today you're 35!! can you believe we met when i was only 16? who would've thought we would reunite one year later, date for 8 years, get married, and have 3 beautiful kids? i know now that i can't imagine my life without you.

a lot of people use the term 'best friend' loosely, but for me it's the foundation of who you are to me. you've been my cheerleader, my confidant, my funny side kick, my common sense maker, my heart for over 17 years. i don't know about you, but i think that definitely defines a best friend.

we've been through a lot these past few years..lot's of struggles, but never did i doubt you or us. now it's time to enjoy all the hard work you've put in for our family. you definitely deserve everything positive that comes your way.

thank you for putting our family first. thank you for the man you are. i know i couldn't do it alone.

now, as kainoa would say.. ENJJOYYY..

love you much...

muelu... the rn :)

he did it. in august, muelu graduated from the nursing program and went on to pass his boards in september.

what can i say? i am so proud of this man. i don't think i've ever met a more dedicated person to his family, to school, and to succeeding. he spent endless hours studying, trying to juggle school, and us. i would often come home to a clean house, dinner made, laundry done... after he studied for 8-10 hours. i don't even know how muelu did it. i guess it's true, if you want it bad enough, nothing will stop you.

i hope when you kids read this blog when you are teenagers, you appreciate and value what dad has done to make our lives better. i can't even say dad did this for himself, because in the long run, i think he did it for you kids. he only wants the best for us. he's a perfect role model. i couldn't ask for a better husband, father, or best friend.

muelu, we are so proud of you and we love you.