Celebration With Friends and Family

We just got back from Utah and what a great time we had. We celebrated the High School Graduations of Ella and Xavier, celebrated Hayley's 16th Birthday, Celebrated Rylan's Baptism and Xavier's Ordination.

Thursday Ella graduated in the morning but we weren't able to make it til the end for pictures because Kevin is still recovering. Later that night was the big party for Ella & X. They had the best food and desserts ever. I think I gained 10lbs from that day alone. The entertainment was great and the best was when the kids jumper tipped over. Luckily no one was hurt but I was bound to happen when you have 50 kids all trying to get on. We were able to see alot of friends & family we haven't seen in a while. We even got to have a mini Kalama reunion with Maile, Malia & Dave and Lauaki & Marylani.

Friday night Xavier graduated so we did another drive-by picture moment. Afterward we went to dinner and celebrated Hayley's Sweet Sixteen. I can't believe she's already 16 I remember going to her 4th Birthday party when Kevin and I were engaged.

Saturday morning was Rylan's Baptism and what a turn out he had. He was baptized by Xavier and confirmed by Kevin, Candida and Kevin's Mom gave the talks on Baptism and The Holy Ghost, Shanice lead the music and Ella & Lisa gave prayers. It's always so nice when the whole family can participate.

Sunday we finally check out of the hotel and went to church with Ifi & Candida because Xavier was being ordained to an Elder. Unfortunately I was stuck in the car with a sick Mr. Leo who after a quick stop to the store for medicine and a Redbox movie he quickly recovered. We had a nice lunch with all the family after church then said our tearful goodbyes and hit the road. This was a really great trip for all of us.

- A COUPLE OF HIGHLIGHTS -
- Silly string fight with the Siufanua kidlets.
- Leo getting to go swimming with his cousins.
- The original Pink Cookie.
- Witnessing how spoiled Mr. Leo is around the girls, so cute.
- Getting to see friends and family we haven't seen in a really long time.
- Talking to Maile, that girl is crazy fun.
- This conversation with Leo. Background - We are eating dinner at Sarah's house and she made the best BBQ Pork Chops & Rice. Leo: "MORE CHICKEN PLEASE" Me: WOW YOU ALREADY ATE ALL YOUR FOOD." Leo: "YEP" Me: "ISN'T AUNTY SARAH A GOOD COOK?" Leo: YEP, AND YOUR A GOOD CEREAL COOK AUNTY KAY."
After all the food I make this kid the best he comes up with is "Your the best cereal cook" Gotta love him.