Spider - Thing?!

Micah and his best buds were playing last week at our house. They found some of Micah's costumes and decided to play in them. They were going for a spiderman theme I guess. They looked so cute,  I had to take a picture and share. The two other boys  are Luke and Ty. Randy laughed when he saw the picture and pointed out that it was 2 spidermans and a spider-thing! Get it. (LOL)

Carnival Fun

Yesterday the kids' school, Canyon Ridge, had a carnival. It was fun. We weren't sure if we were going to make it, with the 1 million and 1 things we have to do before we leave. We were able to squeeze it in. After Saturday morning chores, a quick trip to Target for curtains, we headed over to the school. The day was warm, but had a nice breeze going. As soon as we got there, we let the two older kids just go and be on their own. While standing in line for food, we hear an announcement that "Mr. Dean (the kids' school principal), has been dunked!". Later we found out that it was our sweet Leigh who did that. Poor Mr. Dean. Later, after I had left for a baptism, Micah was able to dunk the vice Principal, Mr. West. Maybe we need to look at some softball or baseball for these kids. There was food, games, rides and prizes. That red thing that Leigh is in is called the Tumbleweed. Need I explain more how it works. I refused to let her have any lunch before she went on that thing. The kids had fun. I'm glad we were able to take time out and let me them enjoy that. 

If you look at the pictures of the dunk tank, there are homes behind it. That's our neighborhood, just a little FYI for those of you who've never been here.  It's so nice to be that close to the school. The picture with the mom in the blue shirt is Lori Webb and her son TJ. She's the mom of the boys that my boys play with all the time. She's such a fun person!

Later that day, we had a visit from Uncle Paul (my dad's brother and his wife Suzie). He drove out to get our van to fix the a/c. Good thing it's only March. It was a nice little visit. I was put on-call for work that night (YES!), and we all watched "The Bee Movie". The kids liked it, Randy and I weren't so crazy about it. 

Running Group Social

Tonight, Randy and I went to a little gathering with friends. These are some of the ladies that I meet with at 5:15am to go running. It has been great running with them. All of them (except me), trained and did a 1/2 marathon in February. Guess what my excuse was? It was too cold to go running. I draw the line when it the temp drops below 50 degrees. They did a great job doing that (wohoo!). Now that it's warmer, I'm out there running with them now. I'm going to have to form a running group when we get to Hawaii. It was a fun gathering. We all brought our spouses and good food. We ate, talked and laughed. After eating too much, we called it a night and returned home. 

Lori and Susan Natalie and Amy

2nd Tag

Okay, so this is the 2nd tag. Here goes:

1. What is your Hubby's name? Randy Yoshimi Sasaki

2. How long have your been married? On April 26th, it will be 12 years.

3. How long did you date? On and off for 1 yr and 7 mo., engaged for 5 months.

4.How old is he? He will be 40 this year.

5. Who eats more? It depends on the day. Usually Randy though.

6. Who said I Love you First? Randy did, I even remember it. 

7. Who is taller? He is by 1 inch.

8. Who sings better? He does. 

9. Who is smarter? math and science is my thing, Randy is the creative one, as well as the "life-smart" person. 

10. Who temper is worse? That just depends on the day. It could be me or him. That's why we have our motto, "That why there's two." In case the other's temper is flaring up. Hopefully there won't be a day when both our tempers get out of hand, there won't be anyone to calm us.

11. Who does the laundry? Me, I finally have my system in place so I don't mind it as much.

12. Who does the dishes? Mostly me, but if I'm at work, he will get it done. I take it back, he does them when I'm home as well. The kids help put away.

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do.

14. Who pays the bills?I am the keeper of the bills.

15. Who mows the lawn? Randy does, because he likes it. I used to do it when I was a teenager.

16. Who cooks dinner? It's me. Randy's good at leftovers (hehe). If it's quick, he'll make dinner.

17. Who drives when together? If it's just around town, Randy. When it's road trips, I do. He's the better navigator, that's why I'm the driver, but I don't mind  because we can get there on my time (quicker).

18. Who is more stubborn? Me. I just need time to think and humble myself and then I see reason.

19. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? Randy, which is what I love about him. It's something that I've learned to do when I'm at fault.

20. Whose parents do we visit most? It would be his parents. Even though both sets of parents are across the ocean, his are closer. After we move to Hawaii, it will definitely be his.

21. Who Proposed? Randy did. It was very romantic and on my birthday. We went out to dinner, then we went to Turtle Bay Resort and walked over by the glass chapel they have on this small cliff that overlooks the ocean. We sat on the bench they had out there and asked me to marry him. When I said yes, he said, "Are you sure?" He doesn't remember that. It was one of the happiest days of my life. Sorry had to share.

22. Who has more friends? I do. I have a lot friends here that are more than just acquaintances, which is one reason why it was so hard to decide to move to Hawaii (and I mean that).

23. Who has more siblings? Randy does, 1 brother and 3 sisters, he beats me by one sister.

24. Who wears the pants in the family?We both do. That's why there's two.
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10 years ago....
I was pregnant with Tyler and just starting Nursing school. We were living in the extension behind Randy's parent's house in Mililani, HI. I was getting into the end of my pregnancy. 

5 things on my to do list today...The day is done so I will list tomorrow's stuff. I have to change my hair appt., change a doctor's appt,, get quotes for car insurance, go to an appt, and if I'm lucky, play volleyball. 

What I would do if I were suddenly a Millionaire...Oooh, I daydream about this with my siblings. I would of course pay all our debts, starting with the house. Get a home in Hawaii. Fly all my family to New Zealand for a family reunion, fly all of Randy's family for a trip to Japan (I want to eat their food there).

Three bad Habits...worrying, getting distracted, forgetting laundry in the washer after it's been washed (but I'm fixing that one). 

Six places I have lived...Laie, HI / Hauula, HI / Mililani, HI / Liahona, TONGA / Flagstaff, AZ / Surprise, AZ

5 jobs I have had...Graduation Clerk @ BYUH REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, Testing Proctor @ BYUH TESTING CENTER, Tutor for children @ WIZ KIDS' LEARNING CTR, Dancer @ POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER, and an RN @ many hospitals. The best one I love is a mom (but I wouldn't call it job, although it is a lot of work). 

5 things people don't know about me....#1I love music, I love iTunes and downloading music, #2 -I'm very competitive, although I try not to show it, #3 -I want to learn to play the violin  #4 -Even though I appear laid back, I do stress (just ask Randy), & #5 -Ummm, I would love to teach a spinning class. It's addicting!

I tag....everyone who reads my blog! I love to read these things even though I feel mine are so boring. Come on girls! :o) Pick one or do both.

Double Tagged

I was reading my friend Jessica C.'s blog and got tagged. I've seen this on other blogs, but wasn't sure how it worked. Now I do. Keep reading and you'll find out at the end of the blog. Actually, I'll just tag you know just in case you decide not to read the post. Here goes. The first one is A to Z:

A - Attached or single: attached
B - Best friend: Randy
C - Cake or pie: I love the single sliced choclate layered cake they sell at safeway. My 2nd choice is always apple pie a la mode. Mmmmmmm.
D - Day of choice: Saturday. I love being able to do things with my family.
E - Essential items: cell phone (I feel naked without it), my palm (it's my brain), and lip gloss. :)
F- Favorite color: I love deep shades of color like red, blue, green, etc.
G - Gummy bears or worms: gummy bears w/ li hing powder

H - Hometown: Liahona, Tonga
I - Indulgence(s): Getting my hair done by Stacey Ortiz (I just feel so glamourous when I walk out of there). 
J - January or July: January. I love starting something new, especially the new year, plus I always feel like I can breathe after the whirlwind of Halloween, Thanksgiving, 2 birthdays, Christmas and New Year's Eve (exhale).
K- Kids: Leigh (10), Tyler (8), Kara (7), Micah (4).
L- Life is incomplete without: family
M- Marriage date: 4-27-96
N- Number of siblings: 2 sisters, 1 brother
O - Oranges or apples: Apples
P- Phobias or fears: Not being prepared or ready for something.
Q - Quotes: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" Eleanor Roosevelt.

R - Reason to smile: When my husband gives me a kiss (I know, sappy, but true).

S- Season of choice: Fall...after living in Flagstaff and seeing the colors change, and the air is cool but not too cold, oh I just love it. 

T - Tag three friends: Kathy H., Melissa E., and Karen R. You all know who you are.

U - Unknown fact about me: I'm very competitive. I have to reign myself in when I play volleyball (that doesn't mean I'm good at it. I just want to be).

V - Very favorite store: Kohl's and Target

W - Worst habit: Getting distracted while on the computer.

X - X-ray or ultrasound: Ultrasound. I don't feel mutated when I'm done.

Y - Your favorite food: It's like the colors question, you have to be specific because I have very many different types of favorites.

Z - Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Remember if I mentioned your name in my tag you have to copy and paste this in a post on your blog and then change the answers to suit you.

Easter Sunday

We celebrated Easter today. I was up early this morning hiding the eggs. One day, I'll be a little more prepared and have the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday instead of Sunday. The kids get the same number of eggs to collect along with a chocolate bunny. One small chocolate bunny. I see the big solid ones at the store and I just can't get myself to buy one for my kids. I think of the dentist bill and cringe. With that said, however, after church I was so hungry today and Kara was given one of those chocolate bunnies today and I wanted her to open it up and give me half. Good thing I didn't go hungry to the store yesterday. After a small lunch, we colored Easter Eggs. It took all of 20 minutes. When we came home from church, there was a bunny in our front yard just nibbling on our grass. The kids all thought that was neat, especially being Easter and all. Then while we were doing the eggs, we spotted two bunnies in our backyard just hopping around. Randy jokingly said, "It's a Easter miracle." (LOL).  We ended the day with a little Easter meal, you know the typical: ham, rolls, rice (ok, maybe not so typical), and veggies, with ice-cream to follow. HAPPY EASTER!!!

Luau --- Arizona Style

Our ward had a luau, combined with another ward in our stake. It was fun. We had the shredded pork that was baked in an 'umu. There was chicken, lomi lomi without the salmon, fried rice, fruit, veggies, and even POI! They were serving them in these tiny cups, which was not enough for Randy. Randy went back up to the food table with a bowl and had them give him a good serving of poi (we didn't feel bad because no one was really eating it). Afterwards, we had the polynesian entertainment, which inlcuded Leigh and I dancing. We just did one number. It was fun. Leigh did very well, especially considering she learned the dance in a week and a half. They had a Tongan family that did a whole Polynesian show. It was fun to see the familiar polynesian faces. I even met up with an old ward member from Tonga. Napua 'Alatini. She and I were Merrie Miss girls together (lol. Wow, I'm dating myself now), and my mom was our teacher. I didn't realize she was even living in Surprise. Her kids, along with her nieces and nephews danced in that Polynesian Show. All the ward members had fun watching and participating. It's getting us more and more excited to go back to Hawaii. We can't wait! The video is of Leigh and I dancing. Check back later, we'll try and redo the video that had other dancing that involved other members of ward. Oh, and yes, I am aware now that I was not really smiling during my performance. I know, I do it all the time. I always think I'm smiling until I see a video of it. One day I'll remember, either that or someone's got to yell it at me while I'm dancing.