13

Some pictures from '13'.

That's my boy!

Girls and Some Friends at Universal

California Cousins

Here's some pictures from our visit to California last month. We got to visit with my sister Susan and her awesome family. I love my sister! She has the warmest heart! She is a wonderful mother - I am in awe of her!

We hung out at her house - let the kids play in the backyard with the dog - Trooper. We went to the pool and out to dinner. Everything was low key and relaxing.

Her oldest son is Dylan - same age as Jacob. He is tall, handsome and smart. Very interesting fellow - we enjoyed talking to him.

Sam is next. He is very friendly so he reminds me of Sue. He taught Michelle how to play wii!

Then there's Emma! She is a cutie - but the BEST thing about her is that she is sooooooooo kind! She was so patient with the two girls! She was the highlight of their trip!


All of her kids have Sue's warm personality and winning smile. They are AWESOME people.

Playing Catch Up

So after being sick for about a week I am playing the catch up game...and here's my list for today:

1. Get my tradeshow work done - about 2 weeks late!!!!
2. Compile Salary Survey for ACECH - about 1 week late!!!
3. Write my boy!
4. Clean the house
5. Compile Family Reunion email list
6. Post California pictures to the blog

Let's see how far I get.

Other news -

• Gabe was ordained to the office of a priest yesterday!
  
• Tomorrow we take Hannah to the hospital for EEG. She has fallen 16 times in the last month.
• Gabe's play closed on Saturday night. I saw every performance (7) and I LOVED EVERY MINUTE!! I would see them all again and then some. I will try to post some pics later.
• Susan is preparing for a summer trip to Thailand and Bali...ooh to be young and free!
• We got to see Uncle Kini and Aunty Judee a week and a half ago at Gabe's play. Uncle looks great with his oh-so-distinguished-cane.
• Jacob bought a new suit and tie with his birthday money.
• Gabe's in rehearsals for Spring Dance Concert and another play. Such a busy guy!
  
• We are getting ready to leave next Thursday for my annual meeting in Washington D.C. - in preparation Gene is reading The Lost Symbol.
• We have a friend, Mary Boman, coming in from Utah to visit. We'll meet up with her at least a couple of times this week.
• I just bought tickets for the Hawaii International Film Festival's Spring Showcase which starts this Friday with the film Mao's Last Dancer. Then we'll see films on Sat., Tues., and Wednesday. I have a great friend who willingly goes with me to the films.

So much to be thankful for!