The Fiaui Family Reunion

This past week was super super fun! WE'RE IN HAWAII!!! ...and as if that weren't enough, the kids and I were able to take part in the FIRST EVER Fiaui family reunion. Our week started with a fantastic family home evening at my Uncle Fata's home, then continued with a day at the beach, followed by a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center, a family barbecue at my parent's home, and ended with a very special family meeting. I am extremely grateful to Ryan and my Mom for making it possible for us to participate in this wonderful family event. We had a lot of fun being together and making memories.

Above is my Dad and his brother and sister. On the left is my Uncle Fata, in the middle is my Aunty Manofo, and on the right is my Dad, Loia.

This is my Aunty Manofo and her daughter Fitu, and her husband Steven, and son EJ. Missing in this picture is Fitu and Steven's daughter Tayla, who I think was sleeping?!

Here is our family picture. From left to right in a round about way, here goes... Mele, my fabulous sister-in-law who is holding her oldest son Tolufale, my brother Doug who is holding their baby boy Tina'u, Me, Nicholas, Audrey, my oldest brother Jan, his daughter Anisee, son AJ, and son Amron, my Dad, my Mom who is holding Sarah, and my brother Kenneth. Missing from our picture are Ryan, Jan's wife Michelle, my brother Jas, his six kids, and my brother Justin.

This is my Uncle Fata and Aunty Sese's family. From left to right... Lani, Nani, Aunty Sese, Uncle Fata, Junior, and Ron.

And here we all are, together for the first time, at my Uncle Fata's home in Laie Hawaii, Monday, June 23, 2008.

Nicholas and Preston

Nicholas and his friend Preston Wilson were born two days apart. Last Saturday, Nicholas and Preston celebrated their 6th birthday together by inviting their friends to a special party at the best movie theater in town. This awesome idea belongs to Preston's mom, Tana. She's amazing... and the party was a fabulous success!

Papa and the Kids

We love having Papa and Grandma home! Here's Audrey, Sarah, and Nicholas enjoying a beautiful summer morning relaxing with their Papa in the shade of his front porch.

Happy Birthday Nicholas!!!

Our Nicholas Ryan turned 6 years old yesterday. He had a fabulous day! It started with jumping off of the diving board for the very first time during his swim lesson, and ended with cake, ice cream, and family. The cake of choice this year was a lemon Iron Man cake.

Camping

Ryan and I took the kids camping this weekend just below Big Lake in the White Mountains.