Okay I am so excited that it is finally December. I don't really know why. We aren't going anywhere aren't doing anything. And really I don't get a break from work because it is December. But none the less December is here and I am super excited. John will be getting a break from school and I am happy about that. He really needs a break. He has been super busy. He is taking 4 major classes, and been busy with the singles ward, and of course working as a tutor for the students that are taking Samoan language classes.
We got a new camera, so I am trying to be better about taking pictures.I always want to take pics now, but I am not that good at getting a "good" picture. OH well you might get to see a lot more of Hawaii and all the things I get to see all the time.
Okay so I typed this at the beginning of December.. and just never posted it.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Ioane Afoa Fuiava III
I just want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear sweet husband. I am so blessed to have him in my life. I don't know how I got so lucky to have married a man that is so perfect for me. He is turning 26 today and so in honor of him turning 26 I just wanted to share 26 interesting facts or things that I love about him.
1. He cooks better than me, and more often than I do.
2. He loves to cuddle more than me.
3. He is teaching himself to play the piano and the ukulele.
4. He starts listening to Christmas music in July.
5. He doesn't like to eat vegetables.
6. He is so hard working.
7. He loves kids just as much if not more than me.
8. He is very clean.
9. He doesn't wear deodorant and doesn't ever smell.
10. He likes to take care of my eyebrows, and helps me tweeze them.
11. He honors his priesthood, (Always so willing to help others).
12. He begs me almost everyday if we can go to Utah to visit HIS family.
13. He reminds me so much of my brothers and dad so much. (Makes it easy to not get homesick.
14. He loves sports. Especially Rugby.
15. The minute I walk in the door he always gives me a hug and a kiss. (Even if I need to use the bathroom.)
16. He doesn't like to sleep without me. And always has to be touching some part of me when he does sleep, arm, leg, foot etc.
17. He cuts his own hair.
18. He's always the first to say sorry.
19. He always knows how to cheer me up, and can always make me laugh.
20. He has great cultural backgrounds that make him a wonderful husband.
21. He is a mama's boy, even from so far away.
22. He doesn't like the smell of cleaning products.
23. He loves to play games, (phase 10, Uno, Skip-bo) all the ones we played at home.
24. He is Mr. Jokester, but doesn't like big crowds.
25. He LOVES sea food, to bad I don't like it, he doesn't get it very often.
26. He loves to sing karaoke and dance.
He is the most wonderful man. I am so grateful that I get to spend the rest of my life and beyond with him.
1. He cooks better than me, and more often than I do.
2. He loves to cuddle more than me.
3. He is teaching himself to play the piano and the ukulele.
4. He starts listening to Christmas music in July.
5. He doesn't like to eat vegetables.
6. He is so hard working.
7. He loves kids just as much if not more than me.
8. He is very clean.
9. He doesn't wear deodorant and doesn't ever smell.
10. He likes to take care of my eyebrows, and helps me tweeze them.
11. He honors his priesthood, (Always so willing to help others).
12. He begs me almost everyday if we can go to Utah to visit HIS family.
13. He reminds me so much of my brothers and dad so much. (Makes it easy to not get homesick.
14. He loves sports. Especially Rugby.
15. The minute I walk in the door he always gives me a hug and a kiss. (Even if I need to use the bathroom.)
16. He doesn't like to sleep without me. And always has to be touching some part of me when he does sleep, arm, leg, foot etc.
17. He cuts his own hair.
18. He's always the first to say sorry.
19. He always knows how to cheer me up, and can always make me laugh.
20. He has great cultural backgrounds that make him a wonderful husband.
21. He is a mama's boy, even from so far away.
22. He doesn't like the smell of cleaning products.
23. He loves to play games, (phase 10, Uno, Skip-bo) all the ones we played at home.
24. He is Mr. Jokester, but doesn't like big crowds.
25. He LOVES sea food, to bad I don't like it, he doesn't get it very often.
26. He loves to sing karaoke and dance.
He is the most wonderful man. I am so grateful that I get to spend the rest of my life and beyond with him.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Kealani Taufa
So this is our friends baby. We were walking home the other day, had just finished with an activity with the classes John teaches when we saw Sione, the dad of this adorable little girl. We chatted a minute and then when John want me to steal the baby. He didn't even have her with him. John just really wanted to play with her.
So we ended up picking her up a little while later. We played for a bit then she got hungry, so we fed her. Then it was nap time. That's where the pic come in. After her nap we played more. We had her all afternoon. And loved it.
So we ended up picking her up a little while later. We played for a bit then she got hungry, so we fed her. Then it was nap time. That's where the pic come in. After her nap we played more. We had her all afternoon. And loved it.
Monday, November 14, 2011
The November happenings.
Alright, just to let everyone know, I found out that I DO have cyst. But I don't have poly cystic ovaries. I had to track down some nurses to get that information, but I am glad that I finally have some answers.
We kind of celebrated Johns birthday early. We went to town and did some shopping. He really wanted to get some rugby gear. So we got him some cleats, shorts (spandex and shorts for over), longs socks. Oh and we got him some cologne. Then we went to Sam's Club and did some major shopping, we had like no food at home. That was a fun day.
Lets see since then we have had a few fun things going on. We had foodfest. That is where all the clubs make food from their home country and sell it, so that they can make money for activities through-out the semester. Of course John was helping with the Samoan club. They had bbq chicken, banana's, rice, samoan sasuages, and they made hot koko. I went around and tried a few of the other clubs food. There was some Arabian food, (fried bread and some other stuff that I didn't like). I wanted to get some of the Tahitian food, because they make crepes that are so good. But when I went around they were all out. Sad I don't even remember all that I ate. One of our friends went to the Filipino club and got some Lumpia. I don't even know how to describe what these are. I tried one, and it was good. But I was so full from the other foods, that I couldn't eat more. I didn't get to see John much that night because he was running around doing to many things for the club.
We've gone to watch the men's basketball team play. The won, and that was a good game. They have a tradition that when the team scores over a hundred points that they serve ice cream. So it was really fun and the crowd actually gets more excited about the ice cream than the game itself. I couldn't help but think back to when I first got a job here at school. It was doing the men's basketball teams wash. It was so stinky. I kept laughing about that when we were watching the game.
John and I decorated our Christmas tree. Well it actually was a tree that we inherited from his cousin that moved away from here. But still it a big tree and they left us all their ornaments and everything. It's a big upgrade from our tree last year. Which was made from wrapping paper and taped to the wall. Pretty creative but pretty lame. We still are going to hang up more lights but haven't yet. I have people telling me that it is too early to decorate. But honestly I don't care. I am going to have fun celebrating Christmas here in Hawaii.
I think that is about it as far as fun things. But it was a pretty good update. I will try to post more pics. I have been trying to take more with my phone, since I typically have it with me.
We kind of celebrated Johns birthday early. We went to town and did some shopping. He really wanted to get some rugby gear. So we got him some cleats, shorts (spandex and shorts for over), longs socks. Oh and we got him some cologne. Then we went to Sam's Club and did some major shopping, we had like no food at home. That was a fun day.
Lets see since then we have had a few fun things going on. We had foodfest. That is where all the clubs make food from their home country and sell it, so that they can make money for activities through-out the semester. Of course John was helping with the Samoan club. They had bbq chicken, banana's, rice, samoan sasuages, and they made hot koko. I went around and tried a few of the other clubs food. There was some Arabian food, (fried bread and some other stuff that I didn't like). I wanted to get some of the Tahitian food, because they make crepes that are so good. But when I went around they were all out. Sad I don't even remember all that I ate. One of our friends went to the Filipino club and got some Lumpia. I don't even know how to describe what these are. I tried one, and it was good. But I was so full from the other foods, that I couldn't eat more. I didn't get to see John much that night because he was running around doing to many things for the club.
We've gone to watch the men's basketball team play. The won, and that was a good game. They have a tradition that when the team scores over a hundred points that they serve ice cream. So it was really fun and the crowd actually gets more excited about the ice cream than the game itself. I couldn't help but think back to when I first got a job here at school. It was doing the men's basketball teams wash. It was so stinky. I kept laughing about that when we were watching the game.
John and I decorated our Christmas tree. Well it actually was a tree that we inherited from his cousin that moved away from here. But still it a big tree and they left us all their ornaments and everything. It's a big upgrade from our tree last year. Which was made from wrapping paper and taped to the wall. Pretty creative but pretty lame. We still are going to hang up more lights but haven't yet. I have people telling me that it is too early to decorate. But honestly I don't care. I am going to have fun celebrating Christmas here in Hawaii.
I think that is about it as far as fun things. But it was a pretty good update. I will try to post more pics. I have been trying to take more with my phone, since I typically have it with me.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Mean prank....
Oh I was so mean to my husband to day. I pulled a really mean prank on him. I was at work, and happen to check my phone and I see a text from my sister-in-law (Heather). It was of her ultrasound. She is due in May and went in today and was able to see the baby. She apparently took a picture of it on her phone and sent it around to my family. In the text I notice that she sent it to just the girls. So I knew that John hadn't gotten it. I had this brilliant idea that I would forward it on to him and see what he says.
Oh that was a horrible idea. He got soooooooooooooo excited, that I felt so bad afterwards having to tell him that it was Heathers, and not mine at all. Am I so horrible for teasing my husband. I know we want kids, and it doesn't seem to be in our cards right now. I know we will have them though, and we are both anxious to have them. What do you think? Was that a mean prank??
Oh that was a horrible idea. He got soooooooooooooo excited, that I felt so bad afterwards having to tell him that it was Heathers, and not mine at all. Am I so horrible for teasing my husband. I know we want kids, and it doesn't seem to be in our cards right now. I know we will have them though, and we are both anxious to have them. What do you think? Was that a mean prank??
Friday, October 21, 2011
AHHHH!
Okay so that last three months I have been having my period every two weeks. Yeah not so fun at all. I have been hating it. So today I went to the doctor today at the health center, and they wanted to do tests. First the nurse pokes my finger to test my hemoglobin levels. Those were a little bit low, makes sense because I have been losing so much blood. Then she decided to take more blood to run more tests. She pokes one arm, and the vein was not wanting to work. She moves the needle around, and yeah still nothing. Funny enough she pulls the needle out and then the vein opens up and starts bleeding, IRONIC. So then she moves on to the next arm. That one worked really well. After that the doctor tells me that he wants me to go to the hospital so that they can do an ultra sound. He thinks that I might have poly-cystic ovaries. OH JOY. Not at all what I wanted to hear. But I guess better to find out now rather than later. So my sweet husband took me to the hospital so that they could do the ultra sound. I felt bad because he had to miss one of his classes so that he could go with me. He was so funny, he felt like he couldn't be there when she was doing it. He wanted to leave the room. But I convinced him to stay and be with me. I won't have the results until tomorrow. I'm hoping that they are wrong.. but at the same time I am hoping that they are right, because I just want to know what is going on with me.
Well after all that fun, John and I decided to go to Ted's Bakery. They have great food. They have lots of pastries. But John and I like to actually go and eat lunch there. So I got a BBQ chicken sandwich and John got a mixed plate that had three different meats on it. My husband loves meat!! And as we are about to finish ordering, John decides to get a pie too. So we got a peanut butter pie. I am glad he did, it is so good. It kind of made up for my day having to go and get all those fun test done. The rest of our night went on pretty normal. He had work/homework. And I had to go to work at the temple. I put my name on the prayer roll. Is that bad to put your own name down? I hope not, I've done it a few times. Don't worry, I have put several of your names down too. I am constantly doing that.
When I got home from work, after all afternoon of not having my mind at ease, I had John give me a blessing. It was so great to have him do that. I love having the priesthood in my home. I love hearing my husband use his priesthood. It was a neat blessing, and actually as soon as he was done I felt much better. I know that Heavenly Father is with me ever step of the way. And I know that no matter what things will be okay. I know that kids are in our future. I am not sure when but I do know that I will have them.
We did end up sharing half the pie with some friends.
Well after all that fun, John and I decided to go to Ted's Bakery. They have great food. They have lots of pastries. But John and I like to actually go and eat lunch there. So I got a BBQ chicken sandwich and John got a mixed plate that had three different meats on it. My husband loves meat!! And as we are about to finish ordering, John decides to get a pie too. So we got a peanut butter pie. I am glad he did, it is so good. It kind of made up for my day having to go and get all those fun test done. The rest of our night went on pretty normal. He had work/homework. And I had to go to work at the temple. I put my name on the prayer roll. Is that bad to put your own name down? I hope not, I've done it a few times. Don't worry, I have put several of your names down too. I am constantly doing that.
When I got home from work, after all afternoon of not having my mind at ease, I had John give me a blessing. It was so great to have him do that. I love having the priesthood in my home. I love hearing my husband use his priesthood. It was a neat blessing, and actually as soon as he was done I felt much better. I know that Heavenly Father is with me ever step of the way. And I know that no matter what things will be okay. I know that kids are in our future. I am not sure when but I do know that I will have them.
We did end up sharing half the pie with some friends.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
ALOHA!
I feel so bad. I haven't written forever. I just get so caught up in my everyday things, and sometimes forget to write on here. I honestly feel like I don't have much to write about on here. We live kind of boring lives over here. I rarely go to the beach, (I don't have time). We are both doing great. School, work and church calling, keep John really busy. He does well with it all. He loves his classes right now. He is taking 4 major classes, in IT. I don't understand any of it, but he has me help him study sometimes, so I get to learn it too. He too works 2 part time jobs, he works as a tutor for the Samoan Language classes, and then he works over at PCC in the shops like I used to. He actually has started to work selling the jewelry a little. It's kind of funny, my old boss has him working with her, she likes him a lot. He is very outgoing like and good with the people, much like my brothers.
I thought that conference was wonderful. I was actually today re-listening to some of the talks. There were several that I felt were "just for me". Things that I really needed to hear. We had a few friends over on Sunday morning, so I had to really re-listen to those one. I was trying to follow in mom's tradition in making breakfast. The friends were supposed to come and help, but they showed up late, and so I ended up making most of it myself. It was good, made pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage (which were actually hotdogs). I think there was more but I honestly can't remember what it was. But either way the food was really good.
Sorry all I really don't know what to write about on here. I tell you we are pretty boring. I think from now on I should have you all ask questions on what you want to know then I would actually know what you want to hear about. I'll try to remember to update better. We currently have misplaced our camera so I am sorry that I don't have any pictures. I will see if I can try to find it and then TAKE more pictures. I am really bad at taking pictures. I always will take the camera with us but then when it comes to taking pictures I always forget. One day I will get better.
For now Later!!
I thought that conference was wonderful. I was actually today re-listening to some of the talks. There were several that I felt were "just for me". Things that I really needed to hear. We had a few friends over on Sunday morning, so I had to really re-listen to those one. I was trying to follow in mom's tradition in making breakfast. The friends were supposed to come and help, but they showed up late, and so I ended up making most of it myself. It was good, made pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage (which were actually hotdogs). I think there was more but I honestly can't remember what it was. But either way the food was really good.
Sorry all I really don't know what to write about on here. I tell you we are pretty boring. I think from now on I should have you all ask questions on what you want to know then I would actually know what you want to hear about. I'll try to remember to update better. We currently have misplaced our camera so I am sorry that I don't have any pictures. I will see if I can try to find it and then TAKE more pictures. I am really bad at taking pictures. I always will take the camera with us but then when it comes to taking pictures I always forget. One day I will get better.
For now Later!!
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