We're going to give this a shot!!!!!!!!

We've seen Aundrea's and Nani's blogs and thought we'd give it a shot. I'm not guarenteeing that it'll be fabulous or anything, but I'll try!!!!!
We have lots going on right now in our big (9 in all) family. As the children get older, life gets busier and more and more hectic. It's nice to have some down time, like, hmmmmmm, never, wishful thinking.

Anson just got done with a CNA(Certified Nurses Assistant) class in Salt Lake and will take his state test soon. He plans on working at the nursing home in Kanab. He has applied for the nursing program at Mohave, everyone pray really hard that he'll get accepted! He's been playing Mr. Mom for the past few months and has done a very good job at it.

Kelly is 10, turns 11 in April. He is in the 5th grade and is very smart(like his mom, lol)!! He took second in his class spelling bee and went on to the school spelling bee and got out in the 3rd round or so. We are proud of him for his efforts! He also played JR. Jazz this year and is really talented in basketball. He'll be attending some summer camps, we plan on him entering the NBA straight out of high school. He plays the trumpet in beginning band and loves it!! He is in to Naruto, Guitar Hero, and recently has picked up Pokemon trading cards. He's an awesome boy!!!

Kiana is 9, going on 16!!!!! Sometimes I wonder how mom Kalauli did it with 6 girls!!!! She's sassy like her aunties, certainly didn't get that one from me!! She is so smart and loves the 3rd grade. It was somewhat of a shock for her to go from Moccasin to Fredoina Elementary, but she's doing well, has lots of friends and loves it!!! She is playing JR. Jazz right now and has skills(just like her mom, I'm not kidding on this one)! She is an awesome singer and dancer. She danced "Where I Live" in the Little Miss Fredoina pageant and did great! She took 2nd place. SHe's growing up to be a beautiful young lady!!!!!

Kekoa, hmmm, he's got his own way of doing everything, very strong willed! He is 7, turning 8 in March. He is very excited to be baptized this year!!!!!! He is in the 2nd grade here in Moccasin and is very smart. He took 2nd in his class spelling bee, we are very proud of him! He loves to read, do math, and play, play, play!!!!! He is very coordinated and athletic. He is also going to be our billionaire. He saves, saves, saves and won't give up his money for anything! THe other day he wanted some Heelies (sp; you know the shoes with the wheels), and they were $60. I told him that I'd pay half if he'd pay half and he quickly objected. He has a lot more money than $60. He is fun and always a good helper!!!

Kainoa, oh Kainoa. I don't know if I'll outlive this child. He is a rambugeous little 5 year old. He keeps me on my toes and wears my patience thin! He is in kindergarten this year and loves it. He often gets to help his classmates with their work! He is reading and writing well. He is an outdoorsman and would live outside if I would let him. He is my little guy, quite smaller than the other kids at that age!

Kekai is the baby. He's 2 and will turn 3 in June. He was born on his Tutu's birthday, it was a very special day for us. He's spoiled rotten, gets almost anything he wants, gets to hang out with mom most the time, goes to sleep when he wants, you know, typical only child! He loves Thomas the train, Cars, daddy's cement truck, all the things boys love!!! He has the cutest, biggest brown eyes!!! He's mommy's little shadow!!!!

Derena is the oldest of our foster daughter's. She's 9 and in the third grade. She is the best cleaner and always loves to help. She is playing JR. Jazz with Kiana and she is very aggressive and fast! She dances in Pow-Wow's with her grandma and has won several titles as Princess. She has grown so much, both physically and mentally since she has been here with us. She loves to learn about the gospel, it's amazing how receptive she has been. She has taught us many lessons.

Maria is our other foster daughter. She is 8 and very tiny! SHe is in the 2nd grade and loves school! She is laid back and easy going. She loves play, sing and dance. She loves to learn the hula and is always willing to dance!!!!! She has been fun to have in our home!!!!

Then there is Me!!!! I'm a little insane, but I think it has kept me sane!!! I'm currently in the RN(Registered Nurse) program at Mohave Community College. I am in my last semester and can't wait for it to be over. I've been an LPN for about 10 years and thought if I have to work, I might as well get paid the big $$$$ for doing the same job as a RN. It has been tough, I struggle with spending time away from my family but we think it'll be worth it!!!!!! I have clinicals tomorrow, I should be studying but here I sit!!!!!! I work one night a week at the nursing home in Kanab. I am training for the half marathon, thanks to Jo, and it's been hard! I gained a lot of work last semester, school stress and stuff, so I'm trying to work it off! I stay pretty busy, running here and there, trying to keep up with the kids and school and work and church and everything else, but it all works out!!!!! I'm the chorister for Primary and I love this calling! It tries my patience quite often! I have the most awesome assistant and sub, her name is GRANDMA!! She saves my behind!!!!!! She has such an awesome prescence about her and the children love her!!!!!!

Oh, I forgot about Buddy! He's our dog! He thinks he's part human though and gets to sleep inside at night. He's actually been runover a couple of times, so his bones and joints hurt at night. He's a really good dog, very patient with the kids. Besides chasing trucks, I can't complain much about him!

That's our crazy family! We love our family and are greatful for each other! We are blessed to have the opportunity to have an ETERNAL family! I think that is one of the most important lessons that we have learned as we have taken care of our foster daughters! Not everyone has that opportunity!!! We love you all and hope all is well with everyone!!!!!! Until next time, ALOHA!!!!!!!!!!