Graduation Party

On June 5th we had a graduation party for Ryker. It was a combined party with Christian Putegnat. It was a fun party and everything went very well. There were plenty of hands to help with the set up and decoration. The school colors are orange and black, so to avoid looking like a halloween party we decided to go with a mixture of bright colors.The 66 balloons seemed like a lot when I was trying to get them in the car, but were just the right touch as centerpieces on every other table. We covered 2 tables with plain white paper for people to write messages to Ryker and Christian. The coolest were the drawings by the Sonomura family!

Carl was our MC for the night. Carl and Ryker performed a couple of songs with Carl on guitar and Ryker on harmonica. The first song was one that Carl wrote for Ryker a few years ago. The other was a Tom Petty song with a great harmonica part. They did a great job! I wish I had it on video. One of these days I need to get a video camera.

The Putegnats put together a slide show for each of the boys. It was fun to see all those old photos of them through the years. 18 years goes by so fast!! Here are some pics of Ryker with the family. Grandma Cherie was able to be here for the week and was a great help!Ryker and Grandma Cherie

Ryker and Dad

Ryker and Q

Ryker and Mom

The Graduates!

If Everyone Were Jumping Off This Cliff, Would You Jump Too?

Girlie Stuff

A few months ago I started ordering things from Avon to support my cousin Mandy in Colorado. I am not a big make up user so I decided to order stuff that I would purchase from Wal Mart, like shower gel and lip balm. They ship for free, even to Hawaii! I love to get packages, so what the heck?

I discovered they have great lip gloss. This stuff is awesome! It isn't sticky, it tastes great, and comes in a ton of colors. I bought one with my first order and then several more for Quincie and I. I like the lighter colors better, like Mirage, Tickled Pink, and Clear.

I have always had sensitive skin. I like to joke that I have delicate Princess skin, but really what it means is that stuff designed to make you soft and pretty makes me red and itchy. I have tried so many moisturizers over the years, all with the same sad affect, yucky looking and feeling skin. I don't want to have old wrinkly skin. I figure at 40 my youthful skin is on borrowed time and I should probably find a moisturizer that works for me and start using it. At Mandy's suggestion, I gave the Anew line from Avon a try. I was pleasantly surprised. In one use I could feel a difference in the smoothness of my skin. It's good stuff. I have figured out that I am most sensitive to products with sunscreen in them, so I use the night cream during the day as well. I know I should use sunscreen, but I haven't found one yet that doesn't do unpleasant things to my skin.

I decided to become a representative. Now I get all this great stuff at a discount, and I get to share the fun. If I make a few dollars along the way, that's an awesome bonus! I won't spam my friends and family, and I won't go knocking on the doors of strangers. You can go to my website and order or you can contact me directly. If you register on my site you can choose to receive emails about sales, etc. They offer great specials in those emails, so if you don't mind a little girlie stuff in your inbox, sign up.

Seriously, check out the Glazewear lip gloss, it rocks!

Brain Hemisphere

A friend sent me a brain hemisphere quiz yesterday. You might have seen it, the one with the dancer spinning. There is some controversy regarding the accuracy of this particular test. Intrigued, I googled the subject and took a few more tests, all with the same result. Apparently, my quest for a more scientific test also indicates my left brain dominance.

Here is a quick test. Fold your hands together, with your fingers interlaced. Which thumb is on top? According to some experts, if your right thumb is on top, you are predominately right brained, and vice versa. For a quiz that requires you to think, click on the link at the very bottom of this post.

So, what does it mean to be a left brain dominate person? It means that I make lists, am pretty good at solving problems using logic, and you should ask someone else to draw you a pretty picture. All things that I knew before getting dizzy, or taking any quiz.

Right Brain/ Left Brain Quiz The higher of these two numbers below indicates which side of your brain has dominance in your life. Realising your right brain/left brain tendancy will help you interact with and to understand others. Left Brain Dominance: (14) Right Brain Dominance: (6) Right Brain/ Left Brain Quiz

Christmas Present

Word Games

I like word games. I have been playing some fun ones lately, like Word Twist, Pathwords, Scramble, Scrabulous, Wurdle, etc. I would really like to find a version of Scrabble that I can play on my phone that is online multi player. It is much more fun to play with friends.

I have Wurdle, which is very similar to Boggle, on my iphone and the kids in my Primary class compete for the opportunity to play it. Only those students that are extra good get the chance. Things get a bit complicated when they are all good. Since I only have one phone, and there are several kids in the class, most of them are not happy waiting their turn. I decided to ease the tension and make some word puzzles that were lesson specific for class tomorrow. It is certainly not as cool as the iphone, but at least everyone gets to play at the same time.

Here is the link to make your own word puzzles.

Linda Tagged Me!

6 Unspectacular Quirks (Only 6!)
I was tagged by Linda. The rules are - write down 6 quirks then tag 6 more people.

I couldn't think of enough quirks (maybe that's a quirk?) so Quincie helped me with these.

1. I love laundry. Doing it, hanging it on the line, seeing it all neatly folded, smelling it all fresh and clean. Seriously, I buy the fresh linen scented candles. They make me feel happy. :-)

2. I yawn when there is too much silence and I don't know what to say.

3. I really like to-do lists. I have a new ap on my phone and it is the best ever!

4. I can't sleep on any lumps. No pockets in my jammie pants, etc.

5. Sometimes I watch Sponge Bob when I am alone.

6. I cover my eyes with a wash cloth when I rinse my hair. I don't like soap in my eyes. My mommy taught me that when I was a tiny girl.

I tag G, Joella, Karri, Tif, Chimge & JaNeal

Made me Laugh

New Theme

Blogger needs more theme templates, or I need to learn HTML. I used to like the look of my blog. I thought it was pretty, and unique. Then I started seeing that template everywhere. It wasn't unique at all. I tried changing around some of the colors, but it just ended up looking messy.

So, now it is basic black. I am not sure I like this all that much. At least it is uniform, and clean.

Please tell me if you know of a place where I can find more template choices for Blogger.

Primary Activity

This week our ward has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of it's creation. We have had an activity nearly every night for the past week. On Friday evening the Primary was in charge of planning an activity for the entire ward to attend. Members of the ward were invited to set up tables displaying items from the different cultures that have come together to make up our ward. The displays were terrific! Many of them brought a craft, game, or treat from the culture they were representing. We learned a little something about Japan, China, Samoa, Traditional Hawaii, the Philippines, South America, the history of the Church in Hawaii and the history of our chapel and ward.

One of the favorites with the children was the bamboo pole game from the Philippines. Brother and Sister Juntilia did a great job! They also shared art, music and a treat with everyone.

Sister Walker presented an excellent Japanese display. She even dressed the part! The kids, including the teenagers, thoroughly enjoyed playing the game she taught them.

Traditional Hawaiian Arts and Crafts from Auntie Mayta and the History of the Church in the Islands by Brother Bachleon.
Vanessa Malupo shared many handmade items from Samoa. She also made a delicious watermelon drink.

Uncle Kimo shared family photos and a scrap book from the dedication of our chapel in 1985.

Caro and Kati brought many interesting things from all over South America. It was a real classroom in their corner.

Sister Ichimura brought all kinds of fun stuff to see and do. The kids enjoyed the craft and well as the noisy hand drums.

The Kamauu's brought us a one of kind, original. Their candy sushi was a big hit! Isn't it beautiful?

Wordle

Click on the image to make your own Wordle.

Joella's Fun Memory Game

Joella never does this stuff. If you send her a survey, she won't do it. She is the least likely to respond on all of those "get to know you" questionnaires that go around. So, in an effort to support her in this radical departure from the norm, I have complied with her wishes.

Here are the rules:

1. As a comment to this post, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog (if you have one) and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one for you.

Silliness

You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

I know this is so silly. Obviously since the quiz says I am Pocahontas I am not all that silly, but what the heck? Some days you just need to have some fun!

Typing Test

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Speed test