Happy Birthday Eric!! Today has been pretty low key. He did get to take a nap, go out to eat for lunch, have all the kids including nieces and nephews sing Happy Birthday while he blew out the candles, then he spent the rest of the day and night at Parker's first baseball game.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sisters Retreat!
This past weekend my sisters and myself got together to have a weekend of fun and playing. Kanani, Lehua, and myself headed to Phoenix to catch our plane. Kuliana flew from New Mexico and had a connecting flight in Phoenix which was the same flight as ours. We then were headed to Utah to stay at Leilani's and have a break from the kids. Here's us waiting for our flight and of course doing what we do best. EATING!!
After waiting for our flight that was delayed we were finally off.
Leilani picked us up at about 8:15pm and we headed off. Even though it was late the first thing we did was shop. We knew what stores stayed open past 9:00. After that we of course had to get a late night snack and stopped to talk and eat at Chili's. We then headed to Leilani's and stayed up past midnight getting ready for the next day's activity-snow boarding and skiing.
Thursday morning we awoke early with excitement. We ate and headed out. It was a beautiful day the weather was perfect. We arrived at Snow Basin bought our passes and head to the bunny hill. Leilani, Kanani, and Kuliana were pros but Lehua and I weren't. They were all on snow boards and I was on ski blades. I had never been snow skiing in my life. I decided to wait until I was in my 30's to try it out. Big mistakes. I managed the bunny slope ok but was still very inexperienced and didn't know what I was doing. Because Lehua was trying snow boarding for the first time they decided it was not steep enough to teach her what they wanted to. They decided to head up the mountain. They figured that since I made it down the bunny hill that I was good. They didn't realize that I just went straight down and then crashed to stop since I didn't know what I was doing. I said No Way, I was staying at the bunny hill so I could figure it out. But...they talked me into going up. I was told that we would take the easy hills down and everything would be fine. We headed up the mountain in the gondolas. Upon reaching the top I was extremely nervous but was going to do it. We took some pictures and got our gear back on.
After waiting for our flight that was delayed we were finally off.
Leilani picked us up at about 8:15pm and we headed off. Even though it was late the first thing we did was shop. We knew what stores stayed open past 9:00. After that we of course had to get a late night snack and stopped to talk and eat at Chili's. We then headed to Leilani's and stayed up past midnight getting ready for the next day's activity-snow boarding and skiing.
Thursday morning we awoke early with excitement. We ate and headed out. It was a beautiful day the weather was perfect. We arrived at Snow Basin bought our passes and head to the bunny hill. Leilani, Kanani, and Kuliana were pros but Lehua and I weren't. They were all on snow boards and I was on ski blades. I had never been snow skiing in my life. I decided to wait until I was in my 30's to try it out. Big mistakes. I managed the bunny slope ok but was still very inexperienced and didn't know what I was doing. Because Lehua was trying snow boarding for the first time they decided it was not steep enough to teach her what they wanted to. They decided to head up the mountain. They figured that since I made it down the bunny hill that I was good. They didn't realize that I just went straight down and then crashed to stop since I didn't know what I was doing. I said No Way, I was staying at the bunny hill so I could figure it out. But...they talked me into going up. I was told that we would take the easy hills down and everything would be fine. We headed up the mountain in the gondolas. Upon reaching the top I was extremely nervous but was going to do it. We took some pictures and got our gear back on.
(Pictured: Me, Lehua, Kanani, Kuliana, Leilani, Me)
They all took off and Leilani stayed to help me get my stuff on. We then headed to the hill. We went down the first small slope. Then the next one came and she headed off like a pro. I on the other hand just stood there for awhile. I started to go just a little but sat down to stop and just stayed sitting. I was looking at this slope and thinking there is no way possible for me to do this. I had no idea what I was doing! After several minutes of sitting I called Leilani to say there was no way I was going down it, that I was going back up to the gondolas to go back to the bunny hills. Once again she talked me into it. She promised once I got down that hill that it became more flat. Mistake number 2!! I started going basically on my bum. I wanted to get past this slope. I started going too fast for my comfort and tried to stop by going all the way down to my bum. Huge, mistake! I wiped out. Leilani happened to be watching and said I tumbled 3 times. In the middle of this my knee popped and I was instantly taken over by the most extreme pain I had ever felt. I was ready to die and throw up. I laid there and yelled to Leilani that my knee was hurt and to help. Other skiers at this point started to stop and ask if I needed help. Yes, I needed help I thought I was going to die. They called ski patrol and I waited. Now I was freezing and in pain. Ski patrol finally arrived. He braced my entire leg and loaded me into the toboggan. Now remember I was at the very top of the mountain and I knew how far down we had to go. I was so freaked out! Luckily they lay you down, bundle you up, strap you down, and then a tarp comes up by your face so you can't see anything. At first I thought, "Oh no don't make me feel like I'm in an MRI again." I breathed slowly and was ok. We took off and I closed my eyes tight. Even when they were opened all you could see is the sky and the top of the trees but I had to imagine that I was being pulled on the flat ground. I was surprised to find out that it was no big deal. It was bumpy but I never felt like I was falling. We arrived at the bottom and they wheel chaired me to the little medic room. They took my statement and info then sent my on my way with a cardboard splint.
(Don't let the smiles deceive you, I was in complete PAIN! I was only smiling because Leilani kept taking pictures and I felt like a total retard!)
(Don't let the smiles deceive you, I was in complete PAIN! I was only smiling because Leilani kept taking pictures and I felt like a total retard!)
We debated on whether I should could to the ER but decided to wait a day to see. Leilani took me back to her house to lay on the couch and be miserable. This is how I spent the rest of the day. My fun weekend was GONE! That night we did go to Wal-Mart and with the help of crutches to get in the store and the use of the riding shopping cart I got myself a brace to wear.
We then returned home because they were all exhausted and sore due to their great day. We watched a movie then headed to bed.
Friday morning we were suppose to go Mountain Biking. Obviously I couldn't. My Dad also flew in the night before and he decided that I really needed to go to the doctors. Leilani, my dad, and myself headed to insta care and the others decided that they would rather go shopping. We sat and waited. Eric called one of our friends from Yuma who is a Physicians Assistant to see if anything could even be done. He said to wait a week and then possibly go in then depending on what symtons I had. So, after an hour of waiting we left.
We then headed to the movies and watched 17 again. Dad and Bam (Leilani's husband) headed to a separate movie, I don't know why. :0) We all thought it was cute and a couple of my sisters said they have crushes on Zac Efron. Who wouldn't? After that Leilani needed to run her children here, there, and everywhere. I stayed with her in the car since it required no walking and the other 3 went back out shopping. We did stop at a couple of stores and I used a crutch to help me limp along very slowly. After spending about 4 hours in the car it was time to head back to Leilani's for them to get ready for dodge ball.
We then returned home because they were all exhausted and sore due to their great day. We watched a movie then headed to bed.
Friday morning we were suppose to go Mountain Biking. Obviously I couldn't. My Dad also flew in the night before and he decided that I really needed to go to the doctors. Leilani, my dad, and myself headed to insta care and the others decided that they would rather go shopping. We sat and waited. Eric called one of our friends from Yuma who is a Physicians Assistant to see if anything could even be done. He said to wait a week and then possibly go in then depending on what symtons I had. So, after an hour of waiting we left.
We then headed to the movies and watched 17 again. Dad and Bam (Leilani's husband) headed to a separate movie, I don't know why. :0) We all thought it was cute and a couple of my sisters said they have crushes on Zac Efron. Who wouldn't? After that Leilani needed to run her children here, there, and everywhere. I stayed with her in the car since it required no walking and the other 3 went back out shopping. We did stop at a couple of stores and I used a crutch to help me limp along very slowly. After spending about 4 hours in the car it was time to head back to Leilani's for them to get ready for dodge ball.
I've played this before when visiting last summer and loved it. I was so looking forward to it but instead I got to sit and cheer them on from the bleachers. After that all us girls, Dad, Bam and Kealani (Leilani's daughter) headed to Texas Roadhouse and stuffed ourselves till we were sick. To exhausted from another long day we all just went to bed when we got home.
Saturday morning we woke up, got ready for the day, packed our stuff and headed off to shop and to the airport. We did a little shopping (I did a little with the help of a shopping cart). We then took Kuliana to the airport then went back out shopping again until our flight. We returned to Phoenix and Kanani and Lehua still weren't done shopping. We hit a couple of more stores, we'll they did and then we headed home.
Even though my weekend wasn't what I had in mind it was great to be able to hang out with my sisters and Dad! Thank you girls for helping me all weekend! Next time, we're doing something that I can't get injured at!!
Saturday morning we woke up, got ready for the day, packed our stuff and headed off to shop and to the airport. We did a little shopping (I did a little with the help of a shopping cart). We then took Kuliana to the airport then went back out shopping again until our flight. We returned to Phoenix and Kanani and Lehua still weren't done shopping. We hit a couple of more stores, we'll they did and then we headed home.
Even though my weekend wasn't what I had in mind it was great to be able to hang out with my sisters and Dad! Thank you girls for helping me all weekend! Next time, we're doing something that I can't get injured at!!
I've been domesticated
Apparently I've been domesticated. My sisters, Kanani and Lehua, had decided before I moved here to start canning once a month. I of course jumped on the wagon. In about a weeks time I canned chicken and did strawberry jam. I grew up helping my Mom do all kinds of canning. I had never canned or used a pressure cooker on my own. It was SO easy. Who knew?
The Ride
At the end of March, Eric and I went on a motorcycle ride with Brian and Brenda. Eric and I spent Thursday March 26 traveling the 5 1/2 hrs to Yuma to begin our ride Friday morning.
We pulled out of Yuma at about 10:30 after a couple of delays. To start off the trip Eric dropped his brand new helmet, scuffed it all up and lost one of the screws. We ended up at the Harley shop in Yuma to get it fixed. Once that was fixed we were off. One of our first stops was at this Country Store in Brenda, AZ. Brenda felt right at home and picked some goodies with her name on it. The men instantly sat back and enjoyed a cold drink.
Here's our first stop on our way home. The view was gorgeous.
We arrived back to Yuma safely. I'm always hesitant to get on the motorcycle but I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Surprisingly it was very relaxing. The weather was great, the ride was great, and the company was even better. Thanks Brian and Brenda!
We continued our ride and made many stops. I enjoyed every single one of them!
Here's another stop where Brenda and I got a little break.
We arrived in Prescott, checked into our hotel, and made our first stop. It was of course at the Harley Shop. I guess that's what you do when your on a motorcycle ride. ;0)
Here's Eric chilling in Prescott.
We looked around, went into a couple of small stores than stopped to eat at Murphys. It was great food and rolled out when we were done. We then retired back to the hotel for a cup of hot chocolate. It was pretty cold! After that we called it a night.
We looked around, went into a couple of small stores than stopped to eat at Murphys. It was great food and rolled out when we were done. We then retired back to the hotel for a cup of hot chocolate. It was pretty cold! After that we called it a night.
Saturday morning we packed up our stuff and headed out.
Here's our first stop on our way home. The view was gorgeous.
We arrived back to Yuma safely. I'm always hesitant to get on the motorcycle but I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Surprisingly it was very relaxing. The weather was great, the ride was great, and the company was even better. Thanks Brian and Brenda!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
New Life!
Hello all! I know, I know, I'm one of the world's worst bloggers! I have been crazy busy for over a month and can finally say that life is calming down. All the packing, unpacking, moving out, moving in, going through all our stuff and most of Dad's stuff too is finally done. My job was not done once everything was packed from Yuma. From the moment we pulled in I have been busy making room for the little bit of things that we have brought into Dad's house. I had to clear a whole room just so Eric and I would have a place to sleep. I do have to say thanks to Lehua for all her help, I wouldn't of survived without her.
This is one of my favorite parts of the day!
As for Eric and I we are doing well. Life hasn't been calm for Eric yet either. He has been down to Yuma every weekend plus a weekday trip since we left. The first weekend he had a gig with his band.
(These pictures are from an older gig, sorry Josh.)
Here is a picture of our temporary home. It feels very natural to be here and strange all at the same time. I almost feel like I'm on an over extended vacation. You would think that because it's a very small town that I would know everyone and they would know me. Not so! There are many new faces in this town. Since I left over 15 years ago!
I didn't miss a beat with enrolling my children into school. We pulled out of Yuma on Saturday and Parker, Alani and Kaleb were in school on Monday. Kalia didn't get to start school until Tuesday due to the Jr. High wanting transcripts before she could start. They were all very nervous but blended right in. Before we moved the thing I worried about the most was the effect this move would have on them. My worrying was for nothing. They love it here. I believe what made it so easy was the fact they have cousins here and they love to hang out with them. I have even heard them say, "I like it more here then I did in Yuma." I didn't think that was possible but I was very pleased since we are here now.
My parents home is in a prime location. They are able to walk to school, walk to scouts, walk to activity days, walk to Young Womens, and walk home from church. They enjoy the freedom and I love not being in the car all day long. The location is also great for all the neighborhood children. Everyday we have many kids running around outside playing basketball, capture the flag, riding bikes, scooters, waveboards, etc. My children have turned into the outdoor type. I LOVE IT!!! All the electronics that once ruled our home no longer do. The only thing they are really interested in is checking their emails. They like to hear from their friends in Yuma.
I didn't miss a beat with enrolling my children into school. We pulled out of Yuma on Saturday and Parker, Alani and Kaleb were in school on Monday. Kalia didn't get to start school until Tuesday due to the Jr. High wanting transcripts before she could start. They were all very nervous but blended right in. Before we moved the thing I worried about the most was the effect this move would have on them. My worrying was for nothing. They love it here. I believe what made it so easy was the fact they have cousins here and they love to hang out with them. I have even heard them say, "I like it more here then I did in Yuma." I didn't think that was possible but I was very pleased since we are here now.
My parents home is in a prime location. They are able to walk to school, walk to scouts, walk to activity days, walk to Young Womens, and walk home from church. They enjoy the freedom and I love not being in the car all day long. The location is also great for all the neighborhood children. Everyday we have many kids running around outside playing basketball, capture the flag, riding bikes, scooters, waveboards, etc. My children have turned into the outdoor type. I LOVE IT!!! All the electronics that once ruled our home no longer do. The only thing they are really interested in is checking their emails. They like to hear from their friends in Yuma.
This is one of my favorite parts of the day!
As for Eric and I we are doing well. Life hasn't been calm for Eric yet either. He has been down to Yuma every weekend plus a weekday trip since we left. The first weekend he had a gig with his band.
(These pictures are from an older gig, sorry Josh.)
The second week Eric and I went on a motorcycle ride with the Halls. (Pictures on a post to follow.)
The third week he had another gig. Then a few days after that he went back to have one last thing fixed on the house.
Our home in Yuma is finally on the market and up for sale. All the cleaning, patches, and touch up has been done. Each trip that was made consisted of packing, cleaning, and doing touch up. I do want to say how grateful I am for the lovely ladies in Yuma who made my life so much easier and eased some major stress with helping to clean my home! I will be forever eternally grateful for all the service that was rendered to me. It was hard to say yes I need the help and was so happy for all those who responded and came over. I was touched with all your love and support. I also have to say thank you for the meals that I received during my last moments in Yuma. I can never say that I didn't feel loved there!
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