Rewind - October 2011

Windward Mall - Bull Kogi

I love that place. I love their food. Definitely fulfills my craving for Korean food when I'm at the mall.

David had a pair of Scotts that started "talking" and he's only worn it for a couple months. Scotts has a policy that if your slippers break or whatnot which isn't due to regular use, you can send it in and they'll replace it for you. Free. Well you have to pay to send it in but still. Pretty neat.
So we did. Scotts has an office in Honolulu so it was pretty cheap to send. I had actually forgotten we had sent it in but one day, a box came in for David. Ta-da! A new pair of slippers for David!

Just a cute picture of Aaron reading The Lorax at the BYUH Bookstore

We were waiting in the Fast Pass line at Haunted Lagoon. We went at the beginning so David could enjoy it, more like protect me on the ride and then head back to work as a monster on the ride.

Aaron singing "I'm a Child of God"

Rewind - sometime in 2011

The two pictures of David are ones that Raya took with my phone. Not too shabby.

Raya got a Hello Kitty backpack from my mom. She loves it. She wanted to wear it even though nothing was in it. Now I use it as her diaper/lunch bag when she goes to her grandma's house during the week :)

Hawaii Children's Discovery Center field trip

Aaron's preschool, Bright Beginnings, had a field trip to the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center...sometime between August and November...maybe in October...or September. 

It was really fun there! I would love to go again with the kids, heck, I'd go without the kids! The kids get to touch and play with everything!

The bus ride was really windy!

When we were waiting outside, Raya sat down with Aaron's class like she was a part of it and promptly asked Aaron for some of his snacks. Some of the other kids were nice and offered her some of theirs.

Raya loved that star costume. She went back a couple times to put it back on!

Aaron using his strength to pull on the rope

Raya loved driving and turning that wheel. Anything that had a wheel she could turn, she went on it.I think she's even pushing that kid away so she could keep "driving"

Aaron and Raya loved playing with the bubbles. I think they should have a bigger bubble station or more bubble activities. There was a rope on the side that pulled that bar up and down in the solution and the kids loved blowing it and making a huge bubble.

Shopping! Raya had fun putting stuff in the carts. It was so cute!

Aaron getting lifted so he could see himself on the TV via the camera in the picture in the news station.

Enjoyed golfing and turning that wheel to make the ball go in another direction. The kids would fight over who would get the golf club or the golf ball. 

Pushing buttons in the theater area, making music.

Posing with Curious George

Playing with trains

Trying to get money from the ATM

The Hawaiian Children's Discovery Center is so fun! I'm so glad I got to go on the field trip!

Aaron singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider"

Aaron singing "Itsy Binsy Spider" along with the motions

Aaron singing Old McDonald had a Farm

We were on our way back home from the airport after visiting California when Aaron starts singing. He loves to sing and randomly as well. In the next few posts will be his renditions of some classic children's songs.
Here we have him singing "Old McDonald had a Farm"...for a little bit anyway...accompanied by David :)

20 Things to Stop Doing

Got this email from my sister. I don't know where she got this from but I would like to share with you. Since the new year is quick approaching, I also thought it would be good read to make 2012 an amazing year!

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1. Stop holding grudges. – Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness.
2. Stop meaning what you don't say. – People can't read minds. Communicate regularly and effectively.
3. Stop making it all about you. – The world revolves around the sun, not you. Take a moment to acknowledge this truth on a regular basis.
4. Stop lying. – In the long-run the truth always reveals itself. Either you own up to your actions or your actions will ultimately own you.
5. Stop blaming. – Blaming others accomplishes nothing. Either you own your problems, or they will own you. Your choice. When you blame others for what you're going through, you deny responsibility – you give-up your power over that part of your life, and you annoy everyone around you in the process.
6. Stop doubting. – If you think that you can't achieve something, I have some news for you, you're probably right. But don't let your self-doubt interfere with other people's dreams. Remember, the one who says it can't be done should never interrupt the one doing it.
7. Stop interrupting. – Correcting someone when they're blatantly wrong is one thing, but always interjecting your opinions out of turn gets old fast. 
8. Stop being selfish. – You get what you put into a relationship. Nothing less, nothing more.

9. Stop judging. – Everyone is fighting their own unique war. You have no clue what they are going through, just like they have no clue what you're going through.

10. Stop gossiping. – Gossiping about others is a lose/lose situation. It hurts them, and then it hurts your reputation.
11. Stop making promises you can't keep. – Don't over-promise. Over-deliver on everything you do.
12. Stop being defensive. – Just because someone sees something differently than you doesn't mean either one of you is wrong. Keep an open mind. Open minds discover great things.
13. Stop comparing people to others. – No two people are alike. Everyone has their own strengths. We are only competing against our own selves.
14. Stop expecting people to be perfect. – 'Perfect' is the enemy of 'good.' And genuine 'goodness' is hard to find in this world. Don't overlook it.
15. Stop trying to be everything to everyone. – It's impossible. But making one person smile can change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world. So narrow your focus.
16. Stop screwing people over just because you can get away with it. – Just because you can get away with something doesn't mean you should do it. Think bigger. Do what you know in your heart is right.
17. Stop making mountains out of molehills. – People make mistakes. Crap happens. There's no reason to stress out yourself and everyone around you because of it. One way to check if something is worth mulling over is to ask yourself this question: "Will this matter in one year's time?" If not, then it's not worth worrying about.
18. Stop being dramatic. – Stay out of other people's drama and don't needlessly create your own.
19. Stop giving out advice, and just listen. – Less advice is often the best advice. People don't need lots of advice, they need a listening ear and some positive reinforcement. What they want to know is already somewhere inside of them. They just need time to think, be and breathe, and continue to explore the undirected journeys that will eventually help them find their direction.

20. Stop complaining. – Instead, use your time and energy to do something about it.

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I know it's quite a list but I know there are some things on here I should stop doing. Let's just pick one or two we really want to stop doing every month and work on it!
No looking back at our mistakes or our past. Let's move forward!  

Here's to a new year! 

Hai-yah!

Aaron had a silly band on his head and an armband/wristband and started karate chopping and of course Raya ha to get in on the action! I asked him what he was doing and he said he was a "Power Ranger Samurai" and continued his chopping.
His faces are hilarious! My kids love to pose for the camera! Aaron was trying to do some breakdancing move or something.
They sure keep me entertained!

REWIND - Back from CA Trip in October

In the plane eating cookies my mom gave the kids.

They weren't on their best behavior but at least no one complained (to my face anyway).

Reunited with David at the Honolulu baggage claim. I got lost trying to get to the claim area.


I'm not going to explain, just know that I got really confused with the renovations that were happening at the airport.

Aaron & Raya 12.22.11

Aaron and Raya are so cute when they get along. I love how their arms are around each other. Of course Aaron has to make his faces and so Raya followed along :)