Wow, has it really been that long???

Yes, I've gotten the phone calls, myspace comments and emails about how I haven't been keeping up here. So sorry!!! Life's been crazy busy with school and sports, but I've got lots of pics and stories to post, which I'll get to soon!!! Until then, here's a small update about what's been going on:

Thanksgiving weekend: Aaah, fun times... From great food on Thursday to insane shoppers on Friday, life truly has been eventful. We spent a quiet Thanksgiving at home with just the family and a simple traditional dinner followed by "Fred Claus". Good movie.

At 10:45, Iva, Cristy and I headed up to Marysville to take on the hardcore shopping when the Outlets opened at midnight. We only got to shop in 2 stores, because of the lines, but it was totally worth it. Ecko and Quiksilver. Lots of stuff. We headed over to Walmart at 4:30 to try and get the bargains. I'll honestly have to say that this was my last year doing so. I did get the main item that I went for (to be named later since my kids read the blog!) so I was happy. Getting it was not as easy as it seems... broken nail, sore arm and a big bruise on my knee... but so worth it. I'm okay, and it was actually funny... :)

Last night, we went to Lianne's house for our extended ohana Thanksgiving. We've done it for the past 3 years. Minna and Koa came up from Oregon so it was great to see them. And it was nice to eat something OTHER than turkey. We exchanged names for our Secret Santa's for the kids and had a rousing game of Guesstures, guys against girls, kids and all. Of course, the girls won.

Today, we went to Kiale's first real wrestling tournament. He was so blessed to have us and about 18 of his "other ohana" there to cheer him on. And they stayed ALL DAY. Gordon, Minna, Koa, Apua, Iva, Junior, Bob, Lianne, Shalana (and kids), we love you all SO MUCH and Thank you for being there!!! Kiale took second place!!! He did awesome!!! He "won" a trip to Chuck E. Cheese from dad for doing so well.

I promise to get the pics and stories of recent events on here real soon!!!