More Family Time

Last night we had a get together for Kaiya's

birthday AND because my grandma thurgood

was in Utah visiting, so we had 2 reasons to celebrate.

I don't know why I didn't think to get

any ADULT pictures, but I sure got lots

of all the kids! the Birthday Girl
Notice who is on the computer.
Grandma and Grandpa made their
weekly SKYPE call just in time to
join in on the celebration.
the kids got yummy cupcakes
and the adults got an even better dessert
(thanks Kar for all your hard work-
it was all DELCIOUS)
here's most of the cousins-just missing a few
who are a bit too far away in CA

the kids are in jammies, and the

older ones got to have a sleep over together

at the Hanamaikai's.

I didn't get a picture of that, but we had

a LATE movie night, followed by

chocolate chip pancakes for breakast,

lots of playing, park time, and shave ice...

and all too soon (for the kids)

the fun was unfortunately over.

They have been wanting to do this

all summer (but with them in Logan,

it takes a bit of planning on the part of

the parents) and we finally made it work!

Bragging Rights and Possiblilties

Last Friday evening QUinn's step brother got married

and had a Luau dinner. They asked Ame to dance

at the reception and provide a little entertainment.

She was a bit hesitant and wasn't sure if she wanted

to do it. I let it completely up to her, whether or not

she wanted to do it. As she is getting older, she gets

more and more nervous to perform, especially SOLO

(who wouldn't be).

After much thought she decided it would be fun, and

on her own even practiced for several days to feel

more confident. The anxiety built as the day approached,

all the way up until she performed she was soo nervous.

But once she started dancing no one would have know she

was even the least bit nervous. She did fantastic!

I may be a bit biased, but I definitely think she was the

star of the show.

I am thinking that there may be a possibility
of providing a little side income, with all the
performing Ame has been doing.
In addition to the recent reception,
my grandma just asked her to perform
at an upcoming family reunion.
I am thinking the sharing of her
incredible talent is worth a little $$...
Don't You Think???
(OK not really, but it is a thought)