St. Patty's Day/Sam's Birthday Party

We celebrated my little sister Sam's 12th birthday on St. Patricks day. She is such a sweet Aunt and just wanted her nieces and nephews as her party guests so we went to my mom's for a fun little party.

Samantha with her beautiful blue eyes!

Anna 24 Sam 12. 

Mom and her baby!

The girls sure love their Auntie!

Dressed for St. Patty's Day



Cheese!

My mini me.

My sister Lezlie and her Family.

Another fun day!

Visitors

The first week in March Zach's older brother from Hawaii came into town with his wife and daughter. It was the first time my girls got to meet their Uncle, Auntie and cousin. Zach's Mom and Step-Dad also came in to visit at the same time. We had a very fun week of getting the family together to just play and we also celebrated Uncle Sonny and Zeza's birthday while they were here. I am really sad they live so far away, it was fun getting to know more about them.

 All the guys and Natalie

First picture with all 11 cousins.

Some of the ladies.

Auntie Rochelle, Illi, and Grandma Faye

Using matches for candles...again

So sad to say goodbye, hopefully we will be able to go visit them next time in Hawaii!!

70 Years Young

Uncle John, Aunt Susan, Mom Liza, Grandma Renee, Aunt Lezlie and Uncle Jim

My Grandma turned 70 on March 14th and so my mom and her siblings threw here a huge birthday bash to celebrate. They party had dancing and dinner but the best part was the talent show. All the families were asked to come up with a talent and perform but my mom sisters and I thought that it would be really fun to do a fashion show with styles dating from the year my Grandma was born until now. We collected photographs from the time she was a baby and scanned them in and then started hunting for similar dresses/clothes from each picture. Um...we didn't not really find anything that would work so of course my over achiever for a Mother decided she would make all the styles. It was a huge undertaking considering she still has a full time job. Being the only sister with any sewing capabilities it was up to me to help along with my Aunt Eve who also had a little experience. In just about three weeks my mom sewed 8 complete dresses, one cape, and did a few other modifications on some existing dresses. Whew...what a relief when it was over and the fashion show turned out great, except there are no pictures of it. There is a video and that is it. I am pretty sure my mom is going to get everyone dressed back up for some pictures but until then I just have some pictures of our fun night!

My Mom and Sister Anna

Maile pouted most of the night, too shy to dance and Natalie was deliriously tired and sick, poor baby.

My Grandma and her Sister

The only picture of us, Natalie using her arm as a tissue.

 My girls all dressed up.

Happy Birthday Grandma!  We all love you and are so thankful to have you in our lives!! 

Field Trip

Maile finally had field trip yesterday and I got to go with her class.  I had so much fun hanging out with those cute little kids.  I had six kids in my "green group" and I am pretty sure we had the fun group and I am pretty sure Maile was happy I was there!

Green Group

Happy Maile

Lining Up

I love getting to do stuff like this with my kids!