Birthday Party

We went to my husbands little nieces 1st Birthday Party over the weekend, baby Sicilia!

I thought it nice to be hanging out with all my Tongan friends the day before my own Birthday!

I forgot my camera, but lucky for me my cousin in law Terina had her's with her (and it happens to be the exact same camera, so that's cool). Here are some photo's from the party! ;D

This was the grand table, with all the pigs! (Only the heads of the family's sat here)


This is Talanoa dancing the traditional Tongan Dance. Each family competes to see which dancer will earn the most money.



Here are my little fellow's!


Senita's Little Boy


Samu and Viliami With Eva's baby


Samu Lahi (Lahi means "Big"... did he seriously think a green suit looked good?)


Terina and her little boy Rye (She's the one who's camera I borrowed)


Rye


Roxie in all her frizzy haired glory!


Senita's adopted girl and baby daughter


This is the Birthday girl Sicilia and her beautiful mommy Pine


Senita, Toa, and Me (The Old School) ;D


Me


Me and Terina


Terina and I ;D


Me and Senita


Mahei (Aunt to baby Sicilia)



Mahei's Little Girl doing her dance




An Aunt Singing (Very Beautifully I might add)


My oldest


Birthday Flowers


Birthday Cake


Baby Sicilia in Tongan Style Mat


Sicilia and Her Daddy


Sicilia and Mahei


Angie and Crew

Just a quick how do, to ya all!!

We can feel so lost sometimes, I get lost when trying to do too many things at once. When I do that, I end up standing around indecisive until my entire day is gone, Oi'

I've gotta get more organized, I literally want to do so much that I get stuck on where to begin. Plus it's hard for me to prioritize I usually end up intensely working on one area, letting everything else slide until I get what it is I want to do, then coming up for air and jumping into another intense project. Except I told myself I wasn't going to do that anymore, try to be more rational, so I have just been puttering around not getting anything done. Except cleaning, I did get some cleaning done over the weekend!! It was driving me crazy, the house gets progressively worse until I can't stand it anymore then I like to throw everyone out and clean until I regain some sanity.

Usually at these moments I walk around the house cleaning and singing my heart out, both very therapeutic occupations. That or I listen to music, run up and down the stairs carrying stuff from room to room, and dance at certain intervals just to break things up. ;D

Speaking of singing, I've really enjoyed singing a beautiful patriotic piece with our ward choir, "This is a choice land." It allows me the chance to belt it out without everyone in the house wondering about my sanity.

Next week is going to be a bit sad because my oldest son is going with the scouts on a 30 mile hike and is going to be gone all week. *Pout* I love that little fellow!!

Anyhow, I am off, got so much to do and so little time... perhaps I can convince myself that it is not entirely necessary to read a book on the history of the world, but then again, it could always mean more interesting things to write about!

SG

(Oh and the title of this post was influenced by the western movie going on in the background)

Friday Shoot-Outs "Textures"

This weeks Friday-Shoot out theme is "Textures"

I love this theme!! I love capturing textures, I hope you enjoy. ;D

(For an explaination of Friday-Shoot Outs, scroll down to my post for last week)

The texture of calm water


Slightly less calm, plus the contrast between rough sand, water and smooth sand on the other side. (Plus cute kiddo) ;D


Rough waterfall on the Provo River


Smooth Clear Sky above Y mountain in Provo


Billowing Clouds


Smooth Asphalt Trail


Layers of images, stone memorial, smooth grass, stone building and mountains


Sandy, Rocky, stretch of land along Strawberry Reservoir as well as the prickly weeds and deceptively smooth grasses


Thick rough bark


Piles of twigs


Rocks, wood chips, and vegetation


Asphalt and Moss

Thoughts on Government

*I posted this back in March, but got a dead response... I'll try again. ;D

Note: If you don't believe in open minded, open ended thoughts and discussions please don't send me hate mail and keep it to yourself.

There is a speech given by a Jonathan Krohn, that has been circulating around on the internet, this kid is impressive and he absolutely captures something that I feel deeply, though I didn't know what name to give it. He defines conservatism as "Respect for the Constitution, Respect for Life, Less Government, and Personal Responsibility."

I believe this to be ideologically true. If we all took personal responsibility, respected our bodies, what we ate and whether or not we exercised. Where we were all able to have opportunities to learn, where we have good role models that guide us to do good things with our lives. Where we all have sound minds, opportunities to work and freedom from oppression. This ideology truly resonates with me. The role of government then is to allow us these opportunities. In this world, there are people who take advantage of other people, it is as simple as that. We have behemoth banks, corporations, and individuals who have all of the wealth. As much as I agree with conservative ideology, I have to say that the way things have been structured allow exploitation and I wish it were not so. I really hate the government expansionism that has been occurring, I don't think that it is a good solution for the world ills. I know there is a better way. Yes, personal responsibility, less government, respect for life and the constitution. Also protection from exploitation, and some type of forum of responsible citizens that are set to task to come up with solutions. I see both sides of the argument, and I don't think that they are irreconcilable.

Silly me, I thought I could catch a star...

I am up late... why yes it is 1 am over here. What am I doing? I am sitting around trying to corral all my ambitions into some workable order. Why in the world do I want to do so much stuff? I have no idea, but I do, then I don't do anything... because I have so much to do.

So I am up contemplating the universe and all the varigated stars, trying to choose the best ones from among them.

SG

(Oh, and I will get the pictures, which I think are super cool, up a bit later on this week) :D

Friday Shoot Outs - Celebrate Life

The "Friday Shoot Out Gang" was started by Reggie Girl (Who seems to have disappeared) and Patty (Who has a super cool shoot-out this week).

Basically, someone from "The Gang" picks a theme, and we all go out shooting up the town. ;p

We all have a blast, so join us next week, let either Patty or Gordon know and they will list you as one of the "gang" members.

This weeks theme "Celebrate Life" was picked by Shooter Doreen in Michigan.

Watch Out There are Bumps Ahead



Georgous Girls


Go Sledding Down a Hill


Stand in the Snow With Your Baby Child


Hula


Battle Star Wars Style


Play Games


Watch the Road You!!


Celebrate the New Year


Sleep


Cry


Hair Flying By


Chase Your Lover


Be Proud of Your Country (My Brother in Law, Lee and His Wife Tresha, Lee was getting his Citizenship)



Hope you join us next week for the theme Textures, which was picked by shooter Linda out in Canada.

Just remember, there are no rules!! Just go out and have fun! :D

(Happy Upcoming Fourth of July, all you Americans out there!!)