My favourite P word

Lately I've been taking a lot of pictures; I want to take advantage of all the willing subjects while I can.  

And I have to tell you, it calms me and de-stresses me like you wouldn't believe.  

There is something really peaceful about photography to me.  

I really love it.  

It's different every time, totally unpredictable, and some times the conditions are just out of my control (which in any other circumstances would drive me insane), but for some reason, it invigorates me.  

And I love the satisfaction of looking at the pictures after they're all done and thinking to myself, wow, I did that. I made that. 

It's blissful.

It's almost like giving birth, except a whole lot less painful, but it has that same amazement, that awe in the ability to create.

I've especially been loving maternity pictures as of late.  That could be due to the fact that I'm bias right now, but I really love the beauty of a mother to be, that glow, the bump, the excitement for what's coming, and being able to capture that in a picture.

So amid my craze of passports, packing, travel plans, and pregnancy,  I'm glad there's one P that only ever makes me sigh with relief and not frustration - photography.

PS. I leave in 21 days.  If anyone would like pictures taken (no cost, I'm still a Rookie and can't yet promise anything spectacular), let me know.

Countdown

I know all our Hawaii friends hate me for doing this, but I am counting down

17 more days til our family gets here!!!

- We love having them here and I'm excited for them to see our big boy, all grown up. 

20 more days til Tui graduates!!!

- It's been a long time coming, and not the easiest road getting there, but he's so close and I'm so proud of him.

24 more days til we go home!!!!!

- It's been 5 years people, 5 years since I lived at home.  Hawaii has been a blast but it's time to go home.

31 days til my brother gets back!!!

- Richard has been serving faithfully in the Colorado Denver South Mission and his time is nearly up. He left before Malachi was born so they have alot of catching up to do.

83 more days til our baby is born!!!

- More then likely, fingers crossed, it'll be way earlier then that, but I'm preparing myself for the long haul.

 

I feel like all these events have been coming, coming, coming, and now they're actually almost here.  I still have so much to do to get ready for everything, and as crazy as it sounds, I'm probably most prepared for the baby.

Life's gunna change a whole lot in the next few months, but I'm so excited for it.

Colour me Mad

Malachi loves to color.  Loves loves loves it.  Recently he discovered that you don't have to just colour on paper.  No no, you can colour on ANYTHING.

Including......

Mummy's Wii Fit Board......

And himself.......

Oh child of mine....

Neighborly Love

We have the best neighbors.  We really do.  I don't know if I've cooked anything in the last 6 months that had only my ingredients in it, there is always some borrowed chocolate chips or baking powder or eggs.  And I never have to worry about Malachi playing outside without me, he has Aunty's and Uncle's who watch out for him and care for him like he's one of their own.  That has to be one of the main things I'll miss about being here, our friends.  TVA truely has been this unique experience that you can't get anywhere else.

A couple of weeks ago our underneath-neighbors T-man and Rena took us out for dinner (how can you not love people that feed you, right?!) to Hale Iwa Joes.  It was such a good night out, away from kiddies, eating good food, having a good laugh.  We all ate waaaaay too much, and then went for ice-cream after wards too.

Balu the bear (lol) and his beautiful wife.

Before we stuffed our faces.

At the end of the night - full tummy's and happy faces.

We sure are going to miss these guys.  They've been so good to us, always willing to help, so loving to our son, just good people.  We love you Thompson Ohana!!

Stuff for Sale

Hey Fellow Hawaiian Bloggers,

We are leaving in 36 days and we're getting rid of some stuff!

If you're interested, or know someone that's interested, leave a comment or email me (ts_tafuna@hotmail.com), or else you can come visit us in U-230.

 TV Cabinet - $15
SOLD

 TV - $50
(NOTE: buy Tv and cabinet together for $60)
SOLD

DVD player - $15
SOLD

Phone - $8

Small table - $5

 Fans (2 available) - $10 & $7
ONE SOLD

microwave - $25
Available march 31st

bread maker - $20
SOLD

 rubbish bin - $5

blender - $8
SOLD

electric hair curlers - $15
used once for a ball

lamp - $3
SOLD

shoe rack - $8
SOLD

iron - $5

RED ab machine - $15

Lotu

Lately we've been having Malachi say all the prayers (saves us having the "no it's your turn....no i said it this morning....no i said it last night" discussion every day).  Just simple stuff.  He really loves it, he loves to fold his arms and bow his head and be really serious (which doesn't happen often for this crazy child.)

So today, we sat down for dinner, I helped Malachi pray, and then we started eating.  Then out of the corner of my eye I see him folding his arms and hear him - 

"Dear fada

tank u food

bess bubu (body)

hafy stong

jesus

kyst

amen."

Bless his little heart.  

It's amazing the joy we feel as parents watching this little boy doing the right things.  It kinda gives me a glimpse as to how our Father in Heaven feels when we pray, or when we do what we're asked.  I could not have been happier tonight hearing anything else but those mumbled sweet words from this innocent (not always so innocent) little boys mouth.

oxo

Help!

I need some help from my mainland mothers.

We're moving back home in 44 days (Can I get a Hallelujah??!!)  and it'll be winter.  I need to get some warmer clothes for the new baby and for Malachi.

The coldest place Malachi's ever been is the Mall with AC....

So help.

What are some good online sites to get good quality warm stuff for little boys??

Let me know!!!