Dear diary today was awesome, no just kidding it just feels like that to me right now.
I love this blogging stuff. Dann, the girls, and I went to Koko Head botanical garden. It's a two mile walk and we didn't have any water or sunblock so we didn't make it very far. But we'll definitely go back some time. It's in the middle of a dormant volcano so it's very beautiful the plumarias are huge and they had all these different vibrant colored bougainvilleas; I really wanted to see what else they had but next time.
The girls had a good time; I put a bunch of plumarias in their hair so they were happy. We got shave ice after that; then we got shave ice again. Man I think I better cool it on the shave ice which will be hard because it's so good. Then after we had lunch the girls and I took Troy and Asia to Sandy Beach park and ran around with them. Sarah found a couple of good trees to climb up and Julia found a cute flock of birds to chase around so all in all it's been a good day.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
We went to Sea Life Park yesterday. We got local rates and the kids were free, so we were pleased. First we saw the aquarium; it had sting rays, all sorts of fish, eels that had there own tanks and pipes, and a tiny lobster.
Then we saw some huge turtles that were swimming in a shallow pool. We were so close to them we could have touched them. Of course the sign said not too. But one of them definitely paused for a good while and was checking us out; it was so cool. Then we saw the dolphins swimming around for a little while before the kids played on the parks' playground. After the girls had played for a while the Dolphin/Sea Lion/Penguin show was starting so we left the playground and watched the show. Julia insisted that the dolphins were sharks at first but I finally convinced her otherwise, I think it was just their top fin that threw her off. There was Reggae music playing; I guess Sarah really liked it because she stood up on one of the seats and was swaying her hips back and forth to the beat with a very satisfied look on her face. Dann and I were cracking up. I was laughing so hard that I started to tear up.
The show was awesome. The Trainers had the Sea lions walk through the front aisle so everyone could see them. They danced, waved, and saluted, they were adorable. They had the penguins do the same but they were just doing the cute penguin walk which was cute enough in itself. After that we were all pretty thirsty so we headed on home. Dann got ice cream and I got coconut shave ice with creme on top; it was delicious. The girls were already asleep so we didn't have to worry about them getting sugar highs. Anyway it was a good day.
Then we saw some huge turtles that were swimming in a shallow pool. We were so close to them we could have touched them. Of course the sign said not too. But one of them definitely paused for a good while and was checking us out; it was so cool. Then we saw the dolphins swimming around for a little while before the kids played on the parks' playground. After the girls had played for a while the Dolphin/Sea Lion/Penguin show was starting so we left the playground and watched the show. Julia insisted that the dolphins were sharks at first but I finally convinced her otherwise, I think it was just their top fin that threw her off. There was Reggae music playing; I guess Sarah really liked it because she stood up on one of the seats and was swaying her hips back and forth to the beat with a very satisfied look on her face. Dann and I were cracking up. I was laughing so hard that I started to tear up.
The show was awesome. The Trainers had the Sea lions walk through the front aisle so everyone could see them. They danced, waved, and saluted, they were adorable. They had the penguins do the same but they were just doing the cute penguin walk which was cute enough in itself. After that we were all pretty thirsty so we headed on home. Dann got ice cream and I got coconut shave ice with creme on top; it was delicious. The girls were already asleep so we didn't have to worry about them getting sugar highs. Anyway it was a good day.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Setting Stuff Up
Well my mom and dad are leaving for the funeral next Thursday, which means we will have my moms' car for the next four months then we will figure out what we want to buy right before she gets back either moms' car or another used one. This Friday we are going to look at a preschool that's down town, it's between this one and a Montessori school. Either way I think she will do well. Once we have my moms' car I just have to get to the social security office to get a rough copy of my social security card then we send in our form to get potential financial preschool help. It would be really great if we did but I'm sure lots of families are applying for this. It would be nice to get the help but if we don't we will find a way.
So I guess that's about it as far as that stuff goes. My cousin Nikki is staying at my grandparents right now, she will be here until Sunday. So I definitely need to try and see her before she leaves for Seattle. Life is good.
So I guess that's about it as far as that stuff goes. My cousin Nikki is staying at my grandparents right now, she will be here until Sunday. So I definitely need to try and see her before she leaves for Seattle. Life is good.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
At Peace
At 9:30 Maryland time Grandma stopped breathing. Mom told me this morning when I woke up. I'm really glad that the girls and I got to visit with her before we left. I know not one has anything to do with the other but last night was the first night since we got here that the whole house got any rest. I pulled the pack and play down from the attic and hung up a thick curtain so the light wouldn't come in from outside and Julia fell asleep right away. So we all slept through the whole night. It just made me think that maybe something in Omas' bones told her that everyone she loves is taken care of. My Aunt Kathy was staying with her which I think was the best possible person to be there; being the oldest daughter and the one who has tried to get back to visit as much as possible.
My grandma has been the most graceful and humble person I have ever known all the way up until the end. I know she has lived a full life and was a wonderful mother, wife, and oma. The last time I sat with her we looked at pictures; we laughed and smiled about them, especialy the one with her and my grandpa and his big bushy beard, she looked at that one for a very long time. I think she was ready for the next step and I'm just glad we got a chance to say goodbye.
My grandma has been the most graceful and humble person I have ever known all the way up until the end. I know she has lived a full life and was a wonderful mother, wife, and oma. The last time I sat with her we looked at pictures; we laughed and smiled about them, especialy the one with her and my grandpa and his big bushy beard, she looked at that one for a very long time. I think she was ready for the next step and I'm just glad we got a chance to say goodbye.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Dann is here!
I missed him so much it was so awesome to see him at the airport partly because I actualy found where he was in the confusion that is the airport. We have so much that we have to set up which is extremely stressfull but all the same it's wondefull to have my partner back with me. I don't know how military people do the whole seperation thing, I give them props.
Today I also got a call from my best friend who is the only person that reads this. Hey Grace! It was so cool to hear from you today, you rock!
Today I also got a call from my best friend who is the only person that reads this. Hey Grace! It was so cool to hear from you today, you rock!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Preschool
So we've been here for over a week and I think everything is finally catching up with me I'm exausted allready. I've been looking for a preschool for Sarah and there is so much involved in research alot of places have a 50 dollar application fee which is rediculous to me. But hopefully we can get her into a good place. It's really nice to have my mom around, she is so supportive. It's good to know she's on the same page.
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