Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Hi Mama,

How are you today? Things are good here with all of us. Our schedules have been crazy hectic lately, but luckily it's starting to slow down & the kids will be back in school in about 2 weeks. I can't wait.

Wasn't Okekai's wedding beautiful? It was so hot, but it came together nicely. I was asked to put together a slideshow of them growing up until now as well as honoring those of their family & friends that have passed on. I had you in it & was ok watching it while I made it, but as soon as I watched it at the wedding, I cried. I just miss you....and I know that everyone else does too.

Halau is going good. As much as we try, it's hard to do your job as well as you did. The boys are preparing to go to Ka Hula Hou on October 2nd. And we're also preparing for Ia Oe E Ka La in November. I'm so excited to get out of town with everyone. Last week Uncle made soloist announcements...it's Albert & I. YAY!! I'm excited, I love the challenge....but I know when I get there that i'll be missing you & I anticipate an emotional breakdown at some point during that weekend.

I hope I make you proud everyday. I love you & miss you more than you could ever imagine...

Monday, August 2, 2010

Dear Mom,

How are you today?  Anything exciting going on?  Not much today for me.  Just spending the day cleaning house & getting things done.  We spent the weekend in Vancouver, WA & Portland, OR.  We left early Saturday morning & drove to Vancouver for Auntie Diva's ho'olaule'a where we usually do the dessert booth.  We decided not to do the booth again this year, but instead decided to spend the day hanging out, enjoying the atmosphere & relaxing with the family.  We ran into a few familiar faces while we were there...even this one...

Larlyn!!  YAY!! I haven't seen her in forever & it was so nice to run in to her & catch up.  Can you believe the kids are 12 & 8??  I feel old.  When we were packing up & getting ready to leave, i heard the people on stage singing...

"there's a feeling.....deep in my heart....."

*sigh*  I started to cry & made my way out of the park towards the car.  I miss you.  And it seemed as though the song played just to let me know that you were there with us.

We went to eat at Joe's Crab Shack after that & had a GREAT dinner.  It was SO GOOD.  And then we were pretty useless after that & had to go to the hotel to lazy around.  On Sunday, we went school supply shopping & then got Nunu & Makana's hair cut, then we headed home in traffic.

I just wanted to come by here & let you know that I miss you every day.  And that I hope that you are watching proudly from above.

I love you.