December 10th & 11th

Let's face it, were just counting down the days until you come home. It's the school, swim team, eat dinner, do homework, maybe wrap a present routine. I fixed your shades in your room (they had fallen apart) and will wash your sheets tomorrow. We'll save the tree trimming for your arrival. I did go into Teddy's yesterday and remind them that you'll be coming home. We are going to go to Molokai right after Christmas so you can't work during those days. You can talk to the jamba people when you get home. In 24 hours you'll be back on U.S. soil.... kinda surreal.

December 9th

Honolulu Marathon day. Dad's band is playing at Triangle Park for the whole thing. It's been raining off and on, but it's cool so it's going to be a fast race. Sierra and I walked down to watch at 7-11. We'll spend the rest of the day getting Christmas stuff going (wrapping presents, etc.) and then I have a staff party at the Oahu Club tonight. Tutu is going to come hang out this afternoon.

December 7th & 8th

I had to sub Japanese today. Kinda fun. After school, I had to go straight to Oahu Club to coach in the POURING rain and then right back to Punahou for Jay's swim meet. He swam 100 fly, 100 back and 50 back in the medley relay. Dad had a gig at the Yacht Club. We watched a lot of Scrubs re-runs and the 2 newest episodes too. The HP references were funny! On Saturday we had to do some clean-up from the heavy rains. The yard is a mess and the mud is everywhere. Kelli and I took Misty on a walk and in the afternoon we went to the Oahu Club for a Christmas party. We stayed late and had a great time. Then, Sierra went to the Fitter's for a few hours while Dad and I went to the Hayter's for a Christmas party. So, lots of party-ing to get into the spirit of the season!

December 6th

You just called! It's good to know you're safe and the trip sounded AWESOME! Dad worked after school and Sierra and I went to Wal-Mart while Jay had practice. After picking him up, we went to the new "Taco Del Mar" near Costco. It's not at all like your Mexican food but for us it will have to do. When you come home you'll have to tell us what you think. SOSOSOSOSOS love you.

December 5th

I forgot that I wanted to tell you this:
I think we're going to go to Molokai on Christmas afternoon and come back on the 29th or the morning of the 30th so we can have a 18.25 birthday party for you. Tell your friends so they can come (to Molokai and/or the birthday party) and they should try to get the cheap fares on Pacific Wings at:
http://www.pacificwings.com/pwexpress/
Spread the word.
Oh, and today would have been Grandpa Ray's 93rd birthday. I really loved him.

December 4th & 5th

Tuesday and Wednesday: regular school and work days EXCEPT we had a HUGE storm last night and this morning and half the island (and the state) is without power, etc. It rained SOSOSO hard and major flooding and the wind was so strong that trees blew down and crushed cars and more. Most schools were closed today, but Punahou was in session, although plenty of kids couldn't get to school because of the roads being closed. We all went to school and even had swim team after school. The traffic was kinda light because so many people stayed home. I still haven't had a chance to watch SCRUBS. Maybe I'll save it for when you get home. Also, I'm distracted because I am hoping that you got back to Guadalajara safely from MEX and that you had a great time at Teotijuacan (sp??) We still have yet to decorate the Christmas tree but will probably get to that in the next few days. Oh, one kinda big thing that's happened whileuweregone is that the bus route has changed and now it doesn't stop right in front of our house. In fact, it only goes in one direction through our valley (clockwise) and you have to catch the number 1 from in front of 7-11. It's causing Yui hassles. I can't believe you'll be home in just over a WEEK!!

November 29th-December 3rd

I've talked to you quite a bit in the last few days so when I didn't get to the blog, I wasn't too worried. However, there are still some things that happened "whileuweregone." In no particular order, they are:
* Dad went to San Diego to a Social Studies Conference * Sierra and I went shopping briefly at Old Navy in Ala Moana * Jay's slipper broke * We went to a craft fair at Punahou on Friday * Jay swam a 50 free and a 50 fly on the relay at his swim meet on Friday after school * Sierra, Jay, Yui, Isabelle, Cole, Kelli and I went to see "Enchanted" at Koko Marina... it was hilarious! * Misty got a bath * I finished the tile project * We went to the Ai's to watch the UH vs. UW Football game * UH won the game in a HUGE come from behind fashion and went UNdefeated for the season * On Sunday, UH was given a bid to the Sugar Bowl vs. Georgia- this is BIG TIME football * Sierra, Jay, Yui and I went to Home Depot to get our Christmas tree, some new lights, and some pointsettias * We spent much of the day Sunday putting up lights and "decking the halls" * Monday morning we had no traffic going to school- can't explain it * Dad came home today (Monday) and picked up Jay from swim practice * Sierra had piano * You called to say you'd just seen Beauty and the Beast and that you must stick with your BROADWAY goal * We had soup and salad for dinner * We love you and can't wait for you to come home in TEN DAYS!