Now back to digital. . . and more recent Aug 2010

Yes quinoa is fun to eat, but it sure makes a mess! Enjoying the bubble machine from Uncle Robert and Aunt Camille :) Mere and Glenn both love wearing shoes-Mere loves socks on her hands and feet too. The neighbor gave us some boots and they both think they're neat to walk around in...







Up next-family visit...

Glenn's 1st Birthday July 2010

Glenn turned one and we wanted to do something traditional Fijian (minus the big meal and so many people) to keep it within our budget. We asked Saki's parents and they were up for a family dinner and delighted us with their celebration--they got the mats and masi cloth out of storage. Since there was not little masi for Glenn to wear Seru wore it on his behalf as he was presented to her. She held him and presented him with a whale's tooth, the most highly prized gift in Fiji. It was such an honor to have them do this for him! Seru presented it as her family status permits her to do so.

Mere and I made a cake in green yellow and red, but the food coloring or cake recipe tasted funny so I made another cake too. I put the balls on it because "ball" was Glenn's first word and his favorite thing to do is throw a ball and chase after it, or give it to you to throw. He will get so excited and laugh and grunt, it's very cute. Mere and I got this tunnel at the "yellow blue store" ie Ikea.

Yep, we're back. . .

A lot has happened, so we will update starting with past events. These photos are of our trip from Southern California to Northern California. Gorgeous beach lines on the route 101 and 1 and friends from Calipat at a suprise birthday/going away party I threw for Saki. I kept him in the back room while I baked 8 cakes and he didn't figure it all the way out so it was a good surprise :) Some of the photos are grainy as I had disposible cameras till the end of July-thanks for my new camera family :) And to potential visitors-if Sunny California won't lure you maybe cheesecake will?

Saki's friend Vikash was in training in San Diego and was able to visit with us!

We made it to Saki's parents who were generous enough to let us stay with them for two months!

Glenn around 10 months.

Sorry, but it's late, so newer photos like Glenn's 1st birthday will be coming next Sunday. I will be posting on Sundays again-though it may be very late as we get home from church around 5 pm. Here's a teaser photo

SEPT

BLOGGING will resume in sept!

Taking a break. . .

Taking a break from blogging for awhile, just don't have enough computer time and too many more important things to focus on at this time. We are doing well, Saki does have a part time job and other things on the horizon. Glenn turns one year on the 7th! Mere is energetic as ever and grasping a lot about the world around her. Spent some time this week with my brother Robert and got to see some of Google's fun campus-including a fun slide in the building and eating at the free cafe :) I am so proud of my brother graduating with his PHD in math and getting such a good job :) and for Camille for supporting him! Glenn is named Robert Glenn after him. I am very proud of each of my brothers and wish I lived closer to all of them-maybe in the future...

I am so grateful for the gospel and my husband and encourage all of you to attend the temple often. We have enjoyed living closer to one and being able to go more!

Maybe I'll begin blogging when we get another digital camera which may be awhile-love you all-Elizabeth