Last week was crazy! Three of my four kids were sick, we just got back from Utah, and we needed to prepare for out of town company coming in for Maika's baptism. I have some of the best friends in the world! They came and cleaned my house for me before I got home so that was one less thing to worry about. We had some delicious meals brought in, and that helped too! Now, I could just concentrate on getting my kids better so we could enjoy our big weekend. 
(Logan, Dad, Maika, Nalani, Bronson, Mom)Grandma Marcia and Grandpa Gary flew in on Friday morning. Grandma Winna, Auntie Jennie, Auntie Jo, Chaz, Zion, and Etano drove in on Friday night. We all had dinner together and then started preparing the feast for after the baptism. Kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, potato/mac salad and fried rice were on the menu. After Auntie Jennie gave the traditional pedicures we were off to bed.
Saturday morning started with Maika's basketball games. I'm not being prejudiced here, the girl is a BALLER! She scored 18 points between her two games and can dribble like a pro! It was so much fun to watch her with her tongue hanging out like Michael Jordan. Kelly is her coach and finally had to tell her to stop stealing the ball from the other team:) I guess Auntie Jo's basketball camp this summer really paid off!
(Grandma Marcia, Maika, Grandpa Gary)
After the games, we all came home to finish the final touches on the meal and get ready to go to the church. The program was beautiful. Both grandmas spoke and Kelly and Maika sang a song together. I was fighting back tears the whole time! I'm grateful that Candy played the piano for us and Rochelle had her camera ready...I forgot mine! Jodi typed up and printed the programs...I told you I had great friends! I think they were willing to do anything for the meal afterwards:)
(Chaz, Logan, Grandma Winna, Etano, Dad, Maika, and Bronson stuffing his face)
Besides Zion being sick with a horrible migraine headache, it was a wonderful day! Thanks to all who came to share in our joy. Thanks to everyone for loving Maika and supporting her!
13 comments:
We love you and your family!!! It was a beautiful baptism.
It was a beautiful baptism. We are so proud of Maika.
What a great day. Maika is gorgeous and I love your family picture.
Congratulations Maika! How fun that so many of your out of town family got to come all that way. I am glad that you have such good friends there to take care of you. I know your friends here miss you.
What a great day! So glad we were able to be there and witness such a special event in Maika's life. We love you all :)
Congratulations Maika! What a cute girl!
Aundrea...you look amazing!!
What a great baptism! I love Kelly & Maika's musical number. I'm just sorry that we couldn't stay for the food! It smelled so so good. Mmm.
I was bummed that we couldn't make it. It sounds like she had a great day!
Maika looks so cute congrats! What a great day. Aundrea you look so good I love your dress!
I am so glad that I decided to come up (and that Auntie Nani made room for me to go). Kel and Aun, you have such a great family. Your sisters in utah are wondering what your secret is to raising such great kids???? I feel truly blessed to be a part of each of my neices and nephews lives. They all mean so much to me. Love ya and Thanks again for everything!
Congratulations to Maika! And I am so sorry to hear about your dad.
You really do have the MOST beautiful family ever. Congrats on this special day!
Aundrea, I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you. I'm so sorry.
Such special times with your kids. It's amazing how fast they grow up isn't it.
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