Saturday, January 17, 2009

Winter Fest

1/16/09
Today I had the chance to attend Kindergarten with Mote. Their class had a Winter Festival and I was lucky enough to sit in and help.

We kicked off the festivities by making ice castles outside. With gloves on hand we layered blocks of ice in all shapes and sizes creating a winter wonderland.







Afterwards we headed back inside to warm up over some hot chocolate and marshmallows.



After splitting into teams, we marched back out and had a snowball fight Vegas style... with PAPER snowballs.






With time to spare we attempted to make ice sculptures.



And finished up with some songs sung by all the wonderful students in Miss Ruffridge's class.



Mote-Mei

"Neo, Mote got a new haircut. He's poko like Ruby Mei."

-Siope

Friday, January 9, 2009

Tagged... Random things about ME

1. Link this post to the person who tagged you: Kalolaine Tongaonevai
Post the rules on your blog (SEE!)
3. List 6 random things about yourself.
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

Random things about ME....
  • I don't know how to swim, but insist that all of my kids learn how to.
  • Since moving to Vegas I am a little too concerned about tipping people.
  • I was nicknamed KIKI after my Dad's favorite radio station in Hawaii K.I.K.I.
  • I have NEVER broken a bone or gotten stitches *knock on wood*
  • I have a weird habit of finding celebrity look-a-likes. It's kinda outta control, but I can't help it! i.e. Kalo has anyone told you that your husband looks like Derek Fisher? lol Don't get me started cause I can whip out my list and go for days... my husband gets so annoyed!
  • I drool when I see hybrids. For me they rank up there with the luxury cars.
I tag... Lisa, Rina, Halli, Verlynn, Monica, and Ana

Thursday, January 8, 2009

First Post of the New Year

It's been a while since I've blogged. I really need to catch up! Last Sunday I had an interview with Brother Davies and my new calling is *drum roll please* ... Primary teacher for CTR 5's. I think we have 3 different CTR 5 classes (Nici being in one of them). Last Sunday we started at our new schedule and even though I'm not a morning person I think we're going to enjoy getting out at noon! Ti was sick so it was just me and the boys. Siope didn't do too good with his first day in Sunbeams. I'm hoping that since I'll be in primary next week, that he'll be able to adjust better. I still can't believe all three of the boys are in primary! I got to go to Sunday School and Relief Society though, and was pleasantly surprised that Cheryl Johnson is our new Relief Society President. I know she will do awesome things!

We also had the opportunity to spend a little time with Ka'ea and her little family. They passed through Vegas on their way to Utah and spent the night here. Her daughter Chrissy is the cutest little girl! Nici of course couldn't get enough of the baby and has started reminding me again that he would like a baby sister.

I got hired on permanently at Pier 1. I was originally hired on as seasonal and Steve pulled me into his office when I got back from Salt Lake and offered me a permanent position. Of course I accepted. I love the job, the people, and of course the discount =) The after Christmas sale was bananas! People are crazy when it comes to reduced prices I tell ya! I'm glad that it's kind of settled down. I totally scored on some greenery for my kitchen tonight- I seriously LOVE having the inside scoop on sale and clearance items!

Mote is back in school thank goodness. It was good that he had a long enough break for us to go home for the holidays, but I think we're all glad that the kid is back in school.

I think that's about it. Nici's black eye is pretty much healed. Can barely tell that he even had one to begin with. The kids still ask to go to grandma's, but all in all I think we're all glad to be home. There's nothing like sleeping in your own bed I tell ya!


Goodnight,
-Kiki