Brothers

 

Jr. watching his brother at the skateboard park

 

Other tricks

 

Waiting to go

 

more Damian

 

Damian

 

future Tony Hawk

Damian loves the skateboard park. Here he is yesterday. 

My sister and Neice Leah

Here is a picture of my sister and neice at the pool in Hawaii. My mom is also at the bottom. Check out my sisters blog at www.forksandchopsticks.blogspot.com 

More legos

 

Many talents

Damian putting legos on his fingers 

Helmet-Einstein

I'm sure all you Steelers fans out there have already heard about Ben Roethlisberger's motorcycle accident. I wish him a full recovery. Many people have spoken out before and after this accident about Ben's not wearing a helmet. I wonder why no one mentioned to him that he is a role model to many children and teenager's and with that comes the responsibility of doing the right thing even though you don't like to. Most kids say it's too sweaty to wear a helmet, or to heavy or any other excuse. They of course have to wear it anyway. This fact could be reinforced by the people who are public figures and the choices they make. Maybe someone should remind Ben it is no longer all about him.

Here we go again

Once again yesterday I was dumping some water in the toilet while twisting the opposite way to turn on the hot bath water to wash the bucket. What do you think happened next? I pulled the same muscle I keep pulling in my back. It was back to the hospital at 6:15 for more medicine. Maybe soon I will learn my lesson and do my housework one step at a time instead of trying to do two things at once. Hindsight is foresight.

Prayer

Today was another great day at church. The youth is doing well in the Christian band and the music service is awesome. Vanessa and her friend Jennifer went this morning and are back tonight for our churches prayer session which will last about 2 hours. They have never been to one so I know they will like it. All praying about families. Politics, personal, etc. My husband (who was raised Catholic) is really enjoying this because he never really learned anything from the bible when he was going to church and can't believe how he is getting so much out of it. He says he doesn't find it boring like the services he used to attend. Anyway it helps that we have a great Pastor. Pastor Ko from First Assembly of God Moanalau.

Tony Hawk

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A few days ago my neighbors 2 kid's gave Damian a skateboard. He started going to the skateboard park and really likes it. Some of the older kids who are real good took a liking to him and have been teaching him and in 3 days he went from rolling down our parking lot to going down the biggest ramps on his board. The older kids think he is amazing for only 7 and because he only just started. My husband just called me from the park (it is the new one on our post) and said he is doing all sorts of tricks that the high school kids are teaching him. Tomorrow I am going to have to go down there and gets some pictures. He has been skating after church for about 5 hours today.

Just thinkin'

 

 

graduation lei

Here in Hawaii it is tradition to give graduation lei's. Brandon's brother's are presenting him with a stuffed animal, balloons, and his leis. 

after he received his diploma

 

Just received his diplolma

 

more graduation

 

8th grade graduation

On June 8, 2006 Brandon graduated from Aliamanu Middle School. He was an honor roll student all the way through and is off to Radford where his sister will be in 11th grade. 

There goes the back again

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On top of all the kids keeping us busy I was ice skating Sunday with my instructor, who took time forme for free to help me, and I seemed to have hurt my back again. I had originally hurt it 3 weeks ago and could barely walk. On Thursday I was back at my lesson and could feel the muscle tugging a little but didn't think much of it. On Sunday I was practicing some crossovers and I really felt it a lot more. Anyway by yesterday I was having trouble turning my head to back my car out of it's space again. ThenI knew something was up. I called my family practice and wanted to see my particular doctor so I could only get an appointment for 5:50 tonight, which of course sucks because I was up late last night doing laundry after running around all day, and then I had to get up early to help my son with a 20 page essay his teacher actually gave the class on Friday. I suppose this has something to do with graduation but who knows. I was out this morning and thank God I am here now for lunch,(2:32pm) but I had to feed my 3 year old before running back out to my sons school. My husband is going to take me to the doctors as soon as we are all in at 4pm. Of course he wants to take me because he is worried about me driving without turning my head. I am turning my head but it not to easy. I hope I can get something to relieve this because I have a ton of things to do tomorrow. I have to get my 3 year old to two appointments because he will miss the deadline for turn in to attend Head Start, and then go to fax all this paperwork out. My husband has to run up to work so he cannot do all this, and of course I found out I am supposed to be at a family support group meeting tomorrow night that I completely forgot about. Of course this is at 5:30pm, up in Hellamano and I will have to leave in traffic to get there. Wish me luck. Life with 5 kids still at home just keeps getting busier all the time.

Dr Phil

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Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. I'll update on Thurdsay.

Randy Rhoads

Dad is serenading Darrian with his guitar. Does this look like Randy? 

Radford graduation

Here is Vanessa playing her flute at the Radford High School graduation. Well she is not actually playing, but waiting to play. I tried to take a video clip but some how messed it up and then only got a few pictures of the graduation because my memory also got screwed up. Anyway all fixed now. Vanessa is third row back from front, and I think the 5th one in from the left of this picture. She is wearing a black dress that has spaghetti straps. 

Summer

Summer Vacation is almost here. The kids have a half day on Monday and that's it, now I have to plan a whole summer worth of stuff to do. There Is quite a lot since we live in Hawaii. The Ocean, The pool, The park, The zoo, etc. Tonight is the Radford high school graduation where my daughter will be playing her flute with the band. Not her new flute since the once we ordered came last night but it was the wrong one. The old flute will have to do until they process the order for the second new one. Anyway I hope to have pictures up of the band playing. It is a beautiful night. The last event we went to for the band was when my inlaws were here in March. They had such an awesome time they wish they could see this tonight, but unfortunately they live in Chicago so that would be quite a trip. We will be there to support her so she will be very happy.

Prom night

Here is the picture from Prom Night at the Christian Academy. Jennifer, Ingrid and Vanessa are all ready to go. Don't they look nice? 

Sweet 16

Vanessa turned 16 on May 23rd and she had her friends Klaus and Jennifer over for cake. 

More Awards night

This award is another one from the AMR teen center. I am not sure which one it is. He received an Arts club award, spelling bee, whale count, Ala Moana beach clean up, Torch club, etc. 

Awards night

Here is the awards night picure from the AMR teen center. Brandon is receiving one of many awards from that night. 

Another day at my computer

I am just publishing this to my blog so I can somehow figure out how to get it on my profile. Wish me luck!

picture titled "Straw up my nose"

Here is Darrian, almost 3, posing with a straw up his nose. Looks just like his dad!