U.S.S. Missouri

Earlier this month, our church had service on the U.S.S. Missouri. (This is the ship where the Japanese signed the peace agreement that ended WWII). It was really neat. We took a bus into Pearl Harbor and over to the ship and listened to our awesome pastor talk about perseverance and getting back up even when darts are thrown our way. After wards we were served lunch and were able to tour the ship for free. There is so much history there and the kids really liked looking at all the super sized missiles and guns. We definitely want to go back again and do the whole tour.

Waikiki Aquarium

Last month, Ki went to the Waikiki Aquarium for a fieldtrip. We haven't been there before and since we are now walking distance, Genesis, Zek, and I decided to meet them there. We really liked it and I was pleasantly surprised on how many great animals there were. Ki had a great time with his class and Geni was following right along. Maybe when Uncle David and Cousin Hanna come out we will go again!

February

I know, I'm very behind but I didn't want to forget about when my mom came out in February! It was great having her out - we always have so much fun. Here are just a few of my favorite pics!

No Eye Injection!

Yeah - Today I didn't need the second eye injection like I thought I was going in for! Ok, here is the whole story (in a short version) from a couple of months ago....

About six weeks ago I had my first eye injection of Avastin. This medicine goes directly into my left eye and kills the unwanted blood cells that are growing. I was told that for some people it may take 2-3 injections for all the blood cells to die and for others it could take 5-6 injections. I was really praying that I was one of the lucky ones....

Today I went in to the Dr for him to check the progress from the first injection and receive the second. After he compared my results of the pictures from last time and this time, there was a significant improvement! He actually didn't want to give me the second injection (for now, anyways!)

I go back in a month for some very detailed pictures (they inject my blood with die and then watch it go into my retina - weird but cool). I will keep everybody updated! Thanks for the prayers. I really feel like I have favor from God on this one!

The Old Man and La Princesa

Ki's Big Debut

In January, Ki sang at his school's church on a Sunday morning. It was so fun watching him do the motions with all the other kids. He was so proud of himself. There was one time that he started picking his nose (he often does this) and when I shook my finger back and forth to say no - he started to do it back! Then he turned around and kept picking his nose! Ay, ay, ay! When other moms would ask which one was mine, all I had to say was, "mine is the one who was picking his nose!"

New Year's Celebration & New View!

Off with your head! - Oh, I mean "hair"!

For Oscar's "Big Run" he decided to shave his head - something he has never done and I really have never wanted him to because I'm afraid we'll be mistaken for a military family (no offense, friends!) but the day before the Great Aloha Run, we both decided it might be kinda fun. The next day, Ki wanted his shaved too! TWINS! Oscar tried to shave Geni's but I had to stop him. We gave her a little trim instead! Anyways, now my three boys all look the same!!!

This is only SOME of our California Vacation Pictures!

Random November Pictures

I'm Back!

I know, I know...I haven't written in a few months... I think people are a little tired of seeing my parents in bed!! Well, what can I say about the last 2 months? Soooo much has happened - We had a GREAT vacation in California, wonderful Christmas and New Years back here in HI, Chinese New Year, Ki singing at his school church (twice), moving into a condo in the heart of Waikiki, my mom visiting again and doing the tourist-y thing, and oh yeah, needles in my eye (more about that later). As you can see, we've been busy and just praising God for how good He is! I think what I'll do is just put a few slide shows to try to show our life from the past 2 months.

Family!!

We're Home!

Just a quick post to say that we are home! We had such a wonderful time in California with our friends and family. I absolutely loved hanging out with my brother and his family. His kids are growing up so quickly and it was so much fun to play with them. We are going to miss them all very much. Of course we loved being with Tio and Tia too and watch them interact with the kids giving them hugs and besitos! I could have stayed another 2 weeks but like always, it's nice to get back to the routine of home. Oscar goes back to work tomorrow and Ki goes back to school. Back to reality. Thanks Lita for all the yummy food and good times! Thanks Daddy and Mama for the "hotel suite" in your house and putting up with the loud noises of kids running, laughing, and crying. I know they are going to miss waking up early and jumping in bed with you. I already miss you just thinking about it. Well, I will post pictures of everything when I have more time! (Back to laundry and unpacking!)

Lita's House

Well, we arrived Saturday morning around 7:00 and my mom and dad came to pick us up - we went straight to their house to unload our things and "freshen up". Our first trip was to my brother's house to see the cousins! It was great seeing them again - they have all grown so much in the last 10 months! I call Abbie my twinie because that's exactly what I looked like when I was 6. After hanging out with them for a while we went straight to Oscar's mom's house - we call her Lita because that's short for Abuelita (grandma) and when Ki was little, all he could say was "Lita" and now that's her name! Well, Lita and everyone else was happy to see us - Oscar and his mom hadn't seen eachother for almost a year! She made sopes for us and my parents (they loved them!) and we just hung out and talked. Later in the afternoon we starting smelling someone bbq-ing and Lita said she was hungry just smelling it and I agreed so we decided to get out the carne asada, cebollas, frijoles, arroz, tortillas, and tequila! It was great! Oscar and I haven't had Mexican food in so long and the absolute best Mexican food is Lita's food - and my parents agreed (they kept going back for seconds, thirds, and I think even fourths!) We ended up having a great time and the best part was that our families were having fun together. I loved being able to share this time with my parents to show them what happens "on the other side of the family". I'm so proud of both of our families and the heritage and culture that we can share with our kids! Ok, now I'm getting sentis!

California!!!

We made it! We were counting down the days for our California vacation and now we are here - it feels soooo good to be with our families again - we missed them so much! It was pretty crazy getting over here. First, our flight was canceled and we were put on a different flight leaving at a similar time along with everybody else on our plane. After having a complete search of our suitcases and a pat down (they even patted down Ki) we got to the gate and realized that it was going to be a packed flight. We were worried that we might not get seats together so Oscar went to find out about our new seats. The next thing I knew - he was telling me that we were boarding - First Class!!! I couldn't believe it. I hope our flight gets canceled on the way back too! We had spacious seats and were completely catered to. We got food and drinks for us and the kids for free. We were given headphones and warm towels - it was just amazing! The kids slept the whole time (all of them) but Oscar and I didn't sleep at all - maybe it was just too exciting!

Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday Baby!

Well, ever since we had our babies - Oscar's birthday has turned into a day for the kids! This year he chose to go to Bishop Museum to celebrate with the kids and we had a lot of fun! The museum was decorated really neat and the kids were able to get LOTS of candy. We decided to have birthday candy instead of birthday cake! Happy 29th Birthday Baby!!!