Of all those aunties and uncles, there are a few that I am very close with. Uncle Paul is one of them. I have known his family ever since I was little. At one point, when I was little growing up in Laie, HI, I lived just a block away from them.
Tonight, we had a farewell dinner for Uncle Paul and Aunty Suzie. They are moving to Baltimore, Maryland. Uncle Paul has recently been diagnosed with ALS. We are heartbroken by this news and are hoping that he is able to get the help he needs to deal with this horrible disease. They have raised such a wonderful family ---- 6 boys and 3 girls --- all of which are awesome people.
Uncle Paul and the kids that are left in AZ.
One of the best things about these dinners is seeing family that we don't get to see too often. These wonderful women are my dad's sisters and my cousin in the polka dot dress. I am so blessed to have women like these in my family.
Aunty Mesia and cousin Jake at the dinner. Aunty Mesia is another aunty that I have grown up knowing.
Aunty Teuila I have known all my life as well. She is one of my favorite, growing up in Tonga with her. She is a very talented seamstress and would sew all the things we needed growing up there.
Our AZ Chapter of the Niu Family.
The original Ole G's (LOL).
Aunty Ana is the eldest sister and eldest of all my dad's siblings. I didn't know her very well growing up because she lived so far away, but as an adult, I have grown very close to her.
So glad my kids get to see my family and learn more about their heritage. I feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful family.
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