KAT

Another day..but to our family a Special Day!

2010-06-21T23:35:00.000-07:00

Today will mark 3 years since I took out my Endowments in the Timpanogos Temple..but the main reason I will write tonight is that it was another special day...Our little family took a trip to the Distribution Center to pick up Daddy's clothing for his own Endowment which will take place in just 3 short days...I have to tell ya,our morning was a bit shaky..with kids being a bit challenging,a shortage of funds in our bank account,a phone call from my sister Jen regarding my bro-in-law's latest health status went from bad to worse...just kind of hit me like a ton of bricks...

We made it out to the car and as I sat there,I knew Eli was fustrated,because I can just tell in the way he drives,and doesn't talk at all...So as I sat in the front seat,I put my hand on his shoulder and just gave him a tug saying,"All is Well" with a smile..We got to the Distribution Center,and I told my sons if they knew what an important day this was..and they both shouted...YES..Daddy is going to the Temple! Well,I had to explain to them that we were here to prepare daddy with all the clothing that he will need to enter the House of the Lord..and Kingston shouted..you mean garments? I just smiled..They knew exactly what was taking place and they both were so happy!

As Eli was getting measured,I snapped a few photo's with my cell phone camera..just to catch that moment with our children helping daddy out..I'm sorry to say,that I don't know how to transfer those pics on to here..but when I do,I'll post them...

I just want to end my night with expressing my Gratitude again to our Heavenly Father above and His son Jesus Christ for the countless blessings that he has bestowed upon me and my lil' family..As I usually murmur about this and that..I'm always reminded that my little worries and struggles are nothing compared to what I have been given and blessed with....I am so proud of my hubby! I'm trying to make these next couple of days,stressless and free from worry or anxiety fo him...I remember the days before I went through,and there was alot of fiery darts that were being thrown our way from the Adversary..I know he is trying to throw darts our way this very day..but I know we can conquer..I sometimes still can't believe how far Eli and I have come....Just grateful for so many family and friends who have kept us in their prayers and have been the greatest examples to Eli and I...I hope we can repay them in some small way someday...Well...today is the official First Day of Summer..and what a Gorgeous,Beautiful Day it was!

Goodnight all and God Bless

2010-06-15T01:22:00.000-07:00

A whole year has passed and it is the year 2010...I'm humbled and grateful for what this year holds for my lil' family.Blessings from above have poured down from heaven abundantly in the last few years and our Heavenly Father has placed special angels here on earth within our path...I have witnessed the hand of the Lord through others and I am forever indebted...In just 12 more days I will be Sealed to my One and Only Love,Elijah with our 3 blessings Kingston,Zion and Siuosamoa...I'm overjoyed that this time has finally come..I would've never guessed that this all would happen just prior to turning 40 yrs old....Thank you Dear Lord for having mercy upon my lil' soul and giving me another chance to make things right...Happiness feels my soul!

Resolutions for the New Year 2009!

2009-01-27T12:47:00.000-08:00

Time has once again escaped me......and now that it's nearing the end of the first month of the New Year...I would like to wish all my family and fellow bloggers a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
as well as Thank my Heavenly Father above for a wonderful year that has just passed and that I'm still alive and well to experience another year...many many things to be grateful for......

As alot of you have probably sat down and contemplated on some resolutions that you would like to focus on this year,I've thought of a few myself.....just a few...here goes....

1st - I've made it a goal this year to improve on being more patient and long-suffering,especially when it comes to my children and hubby.....NO MORE YELLING, OR SCREAMING!Even if it means the house will get messy....

2nd - Attend the Temple atleast once a week or more....

3rd - Say my Personal Prayers more consistently and more often....

4th - Personal Scripture Study every morning...

5th - and last but not least.....tell the people I love the most,that I love them more often...that includes all my parents,siblings,kids,hubby and friends......

I'm also gonna try and blog a little more....sometimes the mind is just plain blank, or to be truly honest,I'm usually always on FB...LOL! May you all have a blessed Year this year especially as we are amidst alot of turmoil in our country..Stay Strong and Stay Close to the Lord,and know that he is there for us even through these very tumultous times...Ofa Lahi Atu, Kat

Another Priceless Throwback Pic I found!

2008-12-13T01:23:00.001-08:00

I'm still laughing at this one.......L to R from back to front.....Grandpa Iohani,Bill Brown,Dad,Mom,Leroy,Toutai,Grandma Salote,Haini,Me,Rudy,Lizzard,Moana,Jennifer and Hinalei....I think this was taken in Canada!Miss those days...they truly were carefree and fun!

Cool Info about my Birthday!

2008-12-03T23:54:00.000-08:00

One of my Blogger friends posted this and I just had to check it out...It's pretty awesome....www.PaulSadwoski.com..so this is what I found out about the day I was born...

6 September 1970

Your date of conception was on or about 14 December 1969 which was a Sunday.

You were born on a Sunday
under the astrological sign Virgo.
Your Life path number is 5.

Your fortune cookie reads:
Anger begins with folly, and ends with regret.

Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 5 & 7.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 3 & 9.
You may or may not get along well with those with the Life Path number 8.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 4, 6, 11 & 22.

The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2440835.5.
The golden number for 1970 is 14.
The epact number for 1970 is 22.
The year 1970 was not a leap year.

Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 2/6/1970 and ending 1/26/1971.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Dog.

Your Native American Zodiac sign is Bear; your plant is Violets.

You were born in the Egyptian month of Hathys, the third month of the season of Poret (Emergence - Fertile soil).

Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 5 Elul 5730.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 6 Elul 5730.

The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.17.17.1.11 which is
12 baktun 17 katun 17 tun 1 uinal 11 kin

The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Sunday, 5 Rajab 1390 (1390-7-5).

The date of Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 29 March 1970.
The date of Orthodox Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 26 April 1970.
The date of Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) on your birth year was Wednesday 11 February 1970.
The date of Whitsun (Pentecost Sunday) in the year of your birth was Sunday 17 May 1970.
The date of Whisuntide in the year of your birth was Sunday 24 May 1970.
The date of Rosh Hashanah in the year of your birth was Thursday, 1 October 1970.
The date of Passover in the year of your birth was Tuesday, 21 April 1970.
The date of Mardi Gras on your birth year was Tuesday 10 February 1970.

As of 12/4/2008 2:53:32 AM EST
You are 38 years old.
You are 459 months old.
You are 1,995 weeks old.
You are 13,969 days old.
You are 335,258 hours old.
You are 20,115,533 minutes old.
You are 1,206,932,012 seconds old.

Celebrities who share your birthday:

Greg Rusedski (1973)	Rosie Perez (1964)	Jeff Foxworthy (1958)
Jane Curtin (1947)	Swoosie Kurtz (1944)	Roger Waters (1943)
Jo Anne Worley (1937)	Joseph P. Kennedy (1888)

Top songs of 1970

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel	I'll Be There by Jackson Five
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas	Close to You by Carpenters
My Sweet Lord by George Harrison	I Think I Love You by Partridge Family
Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross	American Woman by Guess Who
War by Edwin Starr	Let It Be by Beatles

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 5.46731898238748 years old. (You're still chasing cats!)

Your lucky day is Wednesday.
Your lucky number is 5.
Your ruling planet(s) is Mercury.
Your lucky dates are 5th, 14th, 23rd.
Your opposition sign is Pisces.
Your opposition number(s) is 3.

Today is not one of your lucky days!

There are 276 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 39 candles.

Those 39 candles produce 39 BTUs,
or 9,828 calories of heat (that's only 9.8280 food Calories!) .
You can boil 4.46 US ounces of water with that many candles.

In 1970 there were approximately 3.7 million births in the US.
In 1970 the US population was approximately 203,302,031 people, 57.4 persons per square mile.
In 1970 in the US there were approximately 2,158,802 marriages (10.6%) and 708,000 divorces (3.5%)
In 1970 in the US there were approximately 1,921,000 deaths (9.5 per 1000)
In the US a new person is born approximately every 8 seconds.
In the US one person dies approximately every 12 seconds.

In 1970 the population of Australia was approximately 12,663,469.
In 1970 there were approximately 257,516 births in Australia.
In 1970 in Australia there were approximately 116,066 marriages and 12,198 divorces.
In 1970 in Australia there were approximately 113,048 deaths.

Your birthstone is Sapphire

The Mystical properties of Sapphire

Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Sapphire is used for clear thinking.

Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)

Agate, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli

Your birth tree is

Weeping Willow, the Melancholy
Beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.

There are 21 days till Christmas 2008!
There are 34 days till Orthodox Christmas!

The moon's phase on the day you were
born was waxing crescent.

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My Beautiful Mother...Olimpia Vake

2008-12-03T23:36:00.000-08:00

She was the honored guest at the 1st Annual Tongan Festival in Long Beach, CA this past weekend...

Siuosamoa's Special Blessing Day!

2008-11-02T21:50:00.001-08:00

There's a certain Spirit in the air when you attend a Fast & Testimony meeting when a baby is going to be blessed....I was the proud recipient of just that today....I want to express my love and appreciation to my Heavenly Father for sending Siu to our family and also to Siu for choosing us as his earthly family...As the blessing was pronounced upon him by my wonderful brother-in-law Marky...MA...(thank you from the bottom of our hearts) there was a very strong spirit that was felt, pure inspiration, and I was very emotional...beautiful blessings were given him...the strength to overcome what lies ahead for him, it was not by chance that he was born at this particular time, the unconditional love of the Saviour was pronounced upon him, the remembrance of his namesake Siu was also said..so many wonderful blessings were wrought...and I will jot them down in my personal journal for him to read one day....I'm just so thankful to have the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life as well as my family's life and my testimony has been strengthened once again on this beautiful Sabbath Day... What a blessing it is to have the proper Priesthood Authority again on this earth to perform the necessary ordinances pertaining to the Kingdom of God...The After-Party is always a FUN time with close family and friends...and all I have to say is that we ate good today....thanks to all those that helped with the yummy food...and to Lei and Liz that provided our dessert....Guava cake and Strawberry/Vanilla Trifle and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip bars...I was fed Spiritually and Physically...May you all have a blessed night...God lives is my testimony to you all....Goodnite...Always, Katharine

Pumpkin Painting Fun!

2008-10-22T22:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween Everyone....

Hi mommy, like my colorful display???

watch the pro at work!!!

Zion hard at work....

Go Kingston...

Kingston was nice to paint one for baby Siu...as he slept so peacefully...

After reading cousin Rina's blog and showing my kids their pumpkin painting,they wanted to paint pumpkins too...so that was our lil' fun we had 2 Saturday's ago when it was quite cold out....Tis the season....BOO HOO!!!

This Day came Waaaaay Too Soon...

2008-10-17T17:34:00.000-07:00

My official evening back to work.....and feeling BLUE,to be honest I'm really sad this time around..I've given birth 2 other times besides this one and I don't remember feeling this down and out to return to work.I've really enjoyed the time at home with my children and we had a routine going,especially because my husband had to get a 2nd job,so it was an adjustment for me to pretty much take on everything,and I wasn't used to that (I know,call me spoiled) no but really, prior to hubby having to work a 2nd job he was around more and pretty much helped out 50% of the time..so it has been a good awakening for me and learning experience on how much work is involved at being a Stay-at-Home mom,I have to say, I've been on my knees alot more,just asking for the strength and knowledge I need to raise my children. Hands down..it is the hardest job around,but at the same time the most rewarding...and I take my hat off to every woman who's occupation is just that...It was really hard for me to leave tonite,but I made my rounds and kissed all my children..once,twice...a hug here,a hug there..Only Kingston and baby Siu were up, Zion was still taking a nap...so I gently kissed him on his forehead...I almost couldn't look at Siu,because I was getting all teary eyed just leaving him..I know, it's only for a few hours..but there's something that happens when you spend a considerable time,quality time with your kids...well with me, 2 weeks prior to knowing that I was scheduled to come back on the 17th, I was already contemplating quitting, and etc. etc. etc..but I tell ya, in this particular time of our country's distress...with our conutry being at war, going through one of the worst economical times since the depression, we really had no other option right now..so as much as I want to just cry and stay home,it's just feasable for our little family at this time...but hey,maybe one day..never say never...well, on the other hand I'm still very grateful for the job that I still have,going on 14 years, I've been blessed regardless..I guess it's my little ole' heart that has been affected by my lil' ones..and not wanting to be away from them for too long...well, I shall go on my NOT so merry way and know that it'll all work out,and trust that it's the best decision for my children to stay employed at the moment...plus my poor hubby had to get a 2nd job,so I'm okay taking a little of the weight off of his shoulders...it's just crazy..we're just barely making ends meet (and we are pretty conservative)or in other words,we don't fit in the 'living lavishiously' lifestyle category...I'm just thankful that we're all still alive and healthy,have a roof over our heads and forever striving to Do What's Right...Alrighty, I feel alot better...I better get back to work (hee hee) my flight was late coming in,but it's due to land in about 10-15 minutes...Goodnite my dear family and friends and May you all have a Blessed Evening......by the way, I hope my hubby is surviving right now,mostly with baby...hey he's had to do it with 2 what's 1 more...LOL!love you hon...Okay Goodnite to all my friends and family and may you all have a Blessed Night! Ofa's, Sad Mommy

Dedicated to my Sister Elizabeth..

2008-10-09T15:57:00.000-07:00

My Beautiful sister Elizabeth and hubby Marky with her 5 Miracle's!!!

CANCER SURVIVOR In 1994 my dear sister Elizabeth at the young age of 22 years old was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. A true Breast Cancer Survivor, with her pure Faith in God she is still with us today. She eventually had her breast removed and has been in remission since. She was told by doctors at the time that she would not be able to bear children, yet has now borne 5 healthy children.Anessa, Alema, Tai,Teancum and Abi. As her older sister, I look up to her like no other...at the time of the terrible news, I remember crying wondering to myself why couldn't it have been ME instead of LIZ....All my life growing up knowing her, she was never one to get in any kind of trouble, she was very obedient to our parents and she could never do anyone wrong,even if she tried...so as we were told that she may only have a year or even a few months to live,I can't tell you how scared I felt at that time and sad,being that she was sooo young,was just recently engaged to marry her current husband Marky,I truly wanted to switch places with her..I know she credits her survival from a very special distinct blessing that was given her from our grandfather Iohani and what she has shared with us is that immediately following the blessing that was given her,she had complete Faith that she would be healed from this awful cancer..I admire her for her pure Integrity and her willingness to always be there for me regardless of her own circumstances or what she may have been going through and as I've watched the news and read different articles that have highlighted and reminded women all over the world about October being Breast Cancer Awareness month I had to dedicate a special Blog to one in our own immediate family that has conquered this terrible cancer....my Sweet Loving sister...Elizabeth Fatai... I thank my Heavenly Father for sparing her life that she is still with us and has been one of the greatest blessings in so many ways...her devotion to her family,her church,her God is a strength to me personally and as I see how she handles herself with her so called Handicap (one breast) it amazes me how she remains humble and greatful that she is still living and was able to bear 5 Healthy children...3 girls and 2 boys...may you continue to live a long,healthy and prosperous life sis....you will always be an example to me of someone who could've gave up but instead perservered through the many surgeries and I'm sure personal questions and trials that you had to have been going through as a young woman at the time,I could only imagine ...but now I see how the Lord has blessed you and your ever growing family...and you still have never forgotten the Lord in your life...You represent all of the above...HOPE,FAITH,LOVE,COURAGE and STRENGTH...I love you Sis...and for all my sisters and friends out there.....GO GET YOUR MAMMOGRAM!!!!Early Detection is KEY!!

Ofa Lahi Atu, Katharine

Here Goes Mike!!! 99 things about MUAH!!!! I GOT TAGGED!

2008-10-04T17:24:00.000-07:00

99. I was once married to an NFL player and ironically he wore the number #99.

98. I was married at 19 after only knowing him for 2 weeks..it lasted for 12 years..sorry to say (well maybe not sorry) but it did end in a civil divorce.

97. I will always remember my 3rd grade teacher..Mrs Acre at Meadowlark Elementary School in good ole' Rosepark.

96. One of my fondest memories as a little child living in Rosepark was Halloween and how we would just run rampid for blocks and blocks to the wee hrs without adult supervision. (wouldn't dare do that now)but we had pillow cases loaded with CANDY....

95. I have 2 middle names...Teresa Leilani..I was the first girl to arrive after 5 boys so instead of causing bitterness between the 2 families (Wolfgramm/Tavo) I was named after an aunty from each family.

94. I hate to be called Kathi..Call me either Kat or Katharine

93. I was a very spoiled child..atleast that's what I was told!!!but that didn't stop me from

92. Getting punched in the nose by my oldest brother Leroy at the age of 8 and

91. Getting B-slapped by my younger sister Jen when I was 17 in Tonga....I think my Dad witnessed it and had instant reflex and slapped her right after she slapped me...I was sooo caught off guard but it's sooo funny to me now...LOL!!

90. I attended Primary when it was on Tuesday's and mostly walked the long stretch to the chapel alone.

89. I was a regular hula girl at the Hawaiian Inn Restaurant (east side) starting at the age of 4 or 5.

88. I've always been attracted to BAD BOYS....don't know why..

87. My all time favorite actor is Mel Gibson...and for some reason I've been really attracted to

Cole Hauser and Shia Lebauf lately.(is that wrong of me?)

86. I prefer my hair straight versus curly.makes my face look smoother!hee hee...

85. I never thought I would ever have children..but lo and behold..I've got 3 handsome boys and not yet 40...Someone was looking out for me for sure....Thanks!Never say Never...is what I say.

84. I used to be a chain-smoker...Marlboro lights..non-menthol or menthol whichever was on sale. proud to say I've been smokefree since 2004...Be Smart..Don't Start!!!

83. I've always wanted to live in New York..up until I met my current husband, I was in the final plans of putting in my transfer to work at Laguardia Airport and room with a girlfriend of mine...I guess that wasn't meant to be..

82. I've always been somewhat of a worry-wart.

81. I'm turned off by people who are RUDE or come off as a KNOW-IT-ALL!

80. I picked up a hitchhiker in Minnesota and dropped him off somewhere (can't remember)

79. At a very low point in my life..I would consume bottles and bottles of Strawberry Hill and of course cases of Miller Highlife Beer and every other cocktail that they were serving in the clubs..

78. When we lived in Canada..I witnessed a lady commit suicide by jumping off a bridge and landing in the windshield of a car that was right near the restaurant where we had a Polynesian Revue show..(might be odd, but I was never traumatized by that event)

77. I tend to over analyze...gotta be the Virgo in me...not a good thing.

76. When I lived in San Jose (near San Francisco) I was a Karaoke junkie.

75. I have 3 tatoos - one behind my ear...one on the back of my neck and one on my left arm.

74. Something I regret and definitely NOT proud of...Driving while Intoxicated..many a time..I really feel like I had an angel protecting me alot during my crazy/lost times in my life. I always made it to my destination without killing me or anyone else and have never been issued a DUI.

73. I was homeless for about 3 months...sleeping in my car or motel to motel...(Bay Area days)

72. Have been employed with the same company United for 13 years going on 14 this upcoming Mar...

71. I share my employment anniversary with my lil' brother Mika and Jaylynn's wedding anniversary..March 6th!!!

70. I have a brother who could be Mos Def's twin....literally...seriously....

69. I'm an avid Wheel of Fortune watcher...in fact I can spend hrs and hrs watching GSN live..

68. I'm afraid of HEIGHTS

67. and deathly afraid of SPIDERS

66. I only wear sterling silver...don't do gold...and love pearls...probably more than diamonds..

65. One of my pet peeves are dry elbows...PUT LOTION on your elbows.....urg!

64. Another is when you're in a public restroom and you witness someone leave without washing their hands..YUCK!C'mon folks..get wit it...

63. When the movie Titanic came out...I watched it 11 times in the theatres.

62. Not much of a Fiction reader..more of a Non-Fiction reader and love love reading Auto-Biography's of people.

61. Love watching the National Geographic channel as well as the Discovery Channel.

60. Just became a Big fan of Tyler Perry movies...

59. Good Will Hunting is still one of my all time favorite movies next to BraveHeart!

58. I was left at a gas station bathroom when I was just 6 or 7 yrs old. (By accident of course) what can you say..with 8 kids at the time...I'm sure my parents heads were spinning most of the time.

57. My first crush in Jr high was a boy named Greg Foster. (Hosterman Jr. High in Brooklyn Park, MN.)

56. My favorite sport to watch is Basketball,Volleyball than Football....

55. I Love to play Volleyball..

54. Hey Mike..we have something in common..I used to live in the Washington,D.C area too...YAY..such a beautiful area...especially towards Virginia..so green..

53. My best friend Carol and I pricked our thumbs with a pin and mixed our blood together to become blood sisters..my dad found out somehow and he scolded me so bad saying that only the Mafia does such things...I was only 14 I think...

52. I consider myself low maintenance.

51. I've always wanted an older sister.

50. My grandfather Equasi who was a heavy smoker,visited us from Tonga one year and being my little curious self,I tried lighting up one of his Moore cigs in our family motorhome and caught the curtain on fire..I think it was Rudy who helped me put it out and no one ever knew how it originally happened.I was prolly 7 yrs old.

49. I love watching re-runs of 'Brady Bunch'..it takes me back to a place where life was so simple and stress free.

48. I love the colors green,brown and different shades of red

47. Fall is my favorite season, Winter is my least favorite.

46. It remains a mystery to me how some people cannot smell that their breath smells and tend to always talk to you even closer than normal...I JUST DON'T GET IT...

45. I had a nose ring piercing...shortly after my grandpa Iohani's funeral I decided to take it out.

44. I've had 6 of my teeth extracted in one dental visit...wasn't fun at all...

43. I've had the honor and privilege of checking in (at my work, of course) a few great men...Dieter Uchdorff, Russell M. Nelson and Dallin H. Oaks....

42. I love Dark Chocolate.

41. I'm definitely a Nite-Owl therefore

40. I'm definitely not an Early Bird!!!

39. I'm not superstituous but for some reason I always put my index finger on my lips and wave
it in the air whenever I drive over railroad tracks..I think it's something I do out of habit more than anything...

38. Whenever I'm kind of depressed or having a rough day..I love to play a CD with all my faves on it. somehow gets me in a better mood..or I just plop in "MY SISTERS" and that usually helps me too.

37. A few places I would love to visit before I die would be Rome,Italy..Dublin,Ireland and The Great Wall of China in Beijing

36. I'm still a Big XTC fan....something about their melodies....

35. I've rode the New York Subway all by myself from Brooklyn to China Town and Manhattan/Tribeca area. a few times....

34. A Celebrity that is annoying to me..uummmmmm..Paris Hilton,sorry guys that's the first person who popped into my mind as being annoying.

33. I can't stand seeing any pubic hair on my soap or any hair in the shower drain.it gives me the heebee geebees...

32. My husband shares his birthday with PRINCE..

31. I once walked alone at night all the way down Pali Highway in Hawaii,not knowing that it's known as one of the most dangerous areas to walk alone especially at night...supposedly there's ghost sightings there alot and many people have been murdered along that hwy with no reasonable explanation...I would've never done that, but I was kicked out of the car by my ex-and he never came back to pick me up...I swear I believe there was a guardian angel watching over me....

30. First celebrity sighting where I was star-struck was eating at the same restaurant as Sandra Bernhardt and Bo from Days of our Lives...

29. I love the smell of cement after it has just rained on it....

28. One of my biggest regrets is...plucking my eyebrows.

27. I truly feel blessed to have 9 sisters and 7 brothers...

26. I've changed everyone's diaper from Mika down to Tiare...yup...it's true..lol!

25. One goal that I'm forever proud of accomplishing...is that of going through the Temple.

24. It's also my favorite place to be. I sometimes wish I can stay in there forever...and never come out...

23. I was a victim in a Discrimination/Work Harrassment case along with another co-worker in which we won the case.

22. I only like the Strawberry Twizzlers, never the Cherry Twizzlers.

21. I celebrated my 16th birthday at Ricks College in Idaho...

20. I fantasized about dating one of the Menudo boys back in the day!!!

19. Oh and also Donnie Wahlberg from NKOTB!

18. Love the Pittsburgh Steelers!!!

17. When I was 5 or 6 yrs old I was in a car accident with my mother driving and split my tongue in half by slamming into the gears..thought I would have to get stitches but the Dr. told me the tongue will heal all on it's own...thank goodness he was right.

16. I never got to go to Jr. or High School Prom..

15. I've worked at Target... El Torito's and as a maid at the Marriott Residence Inn

14. One of my recent goals I've set for myself is to be more involved with humanitarian efforts and service projects...

13. I'm a teacher in my Relief Society..still a tad nervous,but so far I love it and am learning and growing alot. Love my Ward Sisters....

12. I'm afraid of the unknown...particularly my children's futures and what may be in store for them.whether good or bad.

11. If I never give birth to a daughter, I look forward to meeting my future daughter-in-laws...

10. One thing that has always rattled my brain are...Conspiracy Theory's! Is there really such a thing???

9. I used to hate PULP in Orange Juice now that's the only way I'll drink it...

8. I only order and eat PLAIN cheeseburgers at McDonalds. of course with a side of fries.

7. My 2 favorite soft drinks are Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper,depends on what mood I'm in.

6. My blood type is O positive.

5. Sometimes I wish all of my immediate brothers and sisters and mom and dad lived in the same state.

4. I'm terrible at organizing and I'm not that good of a cook.

3. After giving birth to 3 boys I have gained a new found respect for my mother who literally bore 17 children and you would never know it if you were to meet her in person...love you mom

2. I'm more of an Optimist than a Pessimist.

1. I'm most proud and blessed to be a member of the only True Restored Gospel on this earth...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints..

Whew.....now that was a hard tag..it literally took me 2 days to finish it..I had to brain-storm and at my age it usually ends up giving me a migraine..ha!ha! LOL!!! That was FUN.....

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His 1st Official Smile!

2008-09-16T13:03:00.001-07:00

His first Kodak moment with a grin..Siu is 6 weeks and 1 day old today....love you boo!

Kingston News......

2008-09-13T14:22:00.000-07:00

Alrighty, I've been meaning to Blog about this but haven't had the time.........and now that it is half-time between BYU vs. UCLA (by the way BYU is kicking some major butt..yay!!! GO BLUE!! score is 42-0) I thought I'd share with you that Kingston finally got all his hair chopped off after 4 yrs!Yep, I can't believe I actually miss his hair and fixing it....but here's a before and after
oh,what a handsome lil' Samongan!!!
he misses his hair too but still loves the new do....his favorite part is putting Gel and making it spikey!!now he's ready for 1st grade.......toodles for now...

Okay,First try at playing TAG!!!

2008-09-11T23:12:00.000-07:00

This one's for you Lyla...my friend Lyla tagged me once before and I never responded so here goes...should be interesting and fun!

i am: very sore from playing volleyball tonight

i think: waay too much!

i know: that I can get through what I'm going through

I want: my children to be Happy

I have: so much to be thankful for

I dislike: hearing people use profanity

i miss: the carefree days of not having to pay bills

i fear: that I just might give in

i feel: tired right now

i hear: my babies snoring

i smell: vanilla scented candle

I crave: caramel apple empanada from taco bell

i cry: inside alot (if that makes any sense)

i usually: call one of my sisters every day

i search:for peace and happiness

i wonder: what and how my kids will be when they grow up

i regret: smoking (back in the day)

i love: my three lil boys

i care: for my family and friends..ditto

i always: brush my teeth

i worry: about my kids going astray..

i am not: a good organizer

i remember:the pure joy i felt when I found out that I was expecting my first child

i believe: that God lives and is truly there for me

i sing: alto,sometimes soprano

i don't always: have alot of patience

i argue: with myself and my crazy thoughts sometimes....

i write: in my journal occasionally...need to be more consistent though

i win: whatever anyone wants to give me....idk??? (dumb answer)ha ha!

i lose: my wallet or purse..usually by forgetting it at a restaurant or store..

i wish: I could jump 10 or 15 yrs into the future

i listen: to any kind of music that will put me in a good mood!

i can usually be found: at home (ditto)

i am scared: of not being prepared

i need: a good full body massage....mostly my lower back and feet!

sometimes i forget: that I'm getting old and can't do half the things I used to

i am happy: when my familia is happy

So, now I would like to tag...

anyone who has some extra time on their hands......that was FUN!!!!! changed my mind....I tag

Tish, Limps,Dira and Eve.....go girls!!!!

"WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU,WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER"

2008-09-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

Echoing the words of my dear friend Lyla.......I've had a few rough weeks and as I've caught up in reading all my friends and fam's blogs,this one hit close to home.....It's funny how TIME can really heal a person's soul.....with a lot of help from my sisters....THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.....I'm becoming a true believer in not necessarily sharing negative thoughts as much as good.inspirational thoughts...after reading my sister Jen's blog about letting Bad Apples fall where they may...I'm trying to find more creative ways to Vent my fustrations. I've decided to apply it to my everyday life and just in the short time I've noticed a major difference in how my day turns out,especially how my family reacts and mostly how peaceful I feel inside.....So, as I've been away from blogging for a while, I couldn't think of a better way to get back in to it than sharing with you all how thankful I am for the Trials in my life...there are way less trials than not and I'd like to mention a few things that I'm so Grateful for......

My Heavenly Father and Saviour Jesus Christ who have always been there for me..Always...and has had Never-Ending Mercy on my lil' soul.

My Precious lil' Boys..Kingston, Zion and SiuoSamoa..who bring so much JOY and PURPOSE into my life.

My loving family...All 17 of them plus Mom n Pops and of course my extended Wolfgramm and Tavo familia...my sisters especially who I can always count on to be there for me.

My Dear Sweet Friends... Carol T, Sarah T, Deb H, Lyla N, Vonda H, Alyssa T, Rhona P..all of you who have ever entered my life or crossed my path, I'm thankful for your friendships..

Having been born into the Only True Gospel on this Earth..The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...What a Blessing the gospel has been in my life..

Temples...how grateful I am for these special,sacred places where my soul can seek refuge and rest from the weary's of the world...

My Ward family of the Westland 10th Ward...All the Service that has been rendered to me and my family ever since we moved here 6 yrs ago..has truly been a strength and testimony builder to me on many levels..

The fact that I'm still Alive and Well,considering all the terrible choices I've made in my short life...

For this Beautiful Earth I live on and the blessing of Freedom living in the United States of America....mostly to those men and woman who fight for my freedom in the Military..Thank You

For all the little things...a good working car, a warm house to call home, a job to feed my family, food, clothing, microwave, dishwasher, TV, my laptop, good books to read, music (can't live without), beautiful flowers and trees, oceans, lakes, animals, of course the Sun and Moon that give is warmth and light, stars (dreams are endless), my Tongan heritage, water....the list is infinite.....

Last but not least, I'm grateful for my husband Eli...who I truly believe was sent here to teach me how to be... Long-Suffering, Patient, Enduring to the End, Humble, to be a better Cook and most of all how to Love Unconditionally.........

Malo Aupito,
Kat

Welcome Home Baby SiuoSamoa!

2008-08-18T08:44:00.000-07:00

I finally made it...Si'uosamoa Elijah Jr. Wilson.......Aug 4, 2008
Tooooo cute!!!!
All wrapped up like a lil' Burrito!!
Chubby Chubbs!!!! I love it!!!!
the boys w/ cousin Resa Wilson...
Daddy with his '3 Sons'....
they were both sooo happy to meet their new lil' brother!
we were both exhausted!!!!!
That is a Peace sign....Zion trying to get used to not being the baby anymore!!!
Proud big brother /kingston.......
my sis Jen w/baby Si'u..Tele in da back
my best friend Carol who flew in from Mn and sis Moana visiting from HI...
oops just a lil' peek while he's napping!
first Sunday w/baby at home..kingston n zion ready to go to church w/daddy!
chillin in his new crib from Uncle Si'u and Aunty Louise...mahalo's!!!
Sound asleep!!! he's got the longest fingers!!Piano player perhaps?!?

finally at home w/baby in my new rocking chair!

It's been exactly 2 weeks from today since our new addition to our family arrived..to be exact he was born on Aug 4th at 1:04pm, weighing in at 7lbs 14 oz and 19 inches tall....my heaviest baby thus far but my shortest baby.....words cannot explain the JOY after seeing his face for the first time...Eli and I definitely couldn't hold back the tears, it's as if it was the first time again...For all you parents out there, I'm sure you can agree! Just in these past 2 weeks, I've been quite busy, getting used to baby's hours,tending to my other 2 boys and at the same time trying to take care of myself..being that it was a C-section, I've been having to tend to my stitches and making sure that I don't over-exert myself etc....so hence the reason for not blogging in a while...but I woke up this morning and felt a bit of calmness and feel a whole lot better physically, I decided to BLOG a bit and introduce you all to our 3rd blessing....His full name is Si'uoSamoa Elijah Jr. Wilson..he is named after Eli's only brother and of course his middle name is after his proud papa!! So this is our first child that actually has a Samoan name and after a family member, so it's a good thing, plus we all love Uncle Si'u...we've been kinda calling him by the nickname Spud...and also Si'u..so we'll see what sticks....Uncle Si'u was an avid basketball player in his younger days and I was told that him and all his friends went by nicknames,usually an NBA player, so Uncle Si'u's nickname was Spud...after the Basketball player Spud Webb! So that's kinda how we got that nickname....well here's a variety of pictures of our newest lil' angel...I'm so grateful to my Heavenly Father for blessing us with yet another beautiful,healthy lil' boy.....Thank You!

Our Baby Zion turns 3 Today!

2008-07-29T16:50:00.000-07:00

My little sticker that was on my bassinet in the hospital Nursery!
This is ME...Zion Tamaoaiga Wilson...a bit red, not too sure why!!!
The first day I met my older brother Kingston and Daddy Eli!!!....7/29/05
My first activity in Nursery!!! Not bad huh?

Showing you all some LOVE and PEACE!!!
My all time Super Hero is BATMAN......da da da da da da BATMAN!!!!!!
Gotta represent my Supe-Hero Batman in the Black and Yellow!
More with my favorite Super-Hero...BATMAN!!! and of course MJ on the headband!
Hi Mommy!! Take my pic...I'm COOL!!!
Chillin in my ROCA WEAR!!!!
My first try at Karaoke!!! I think I loved it!!!! ROCK ON!!!
Go Polamalu!!! Me and my family are BIG Steeler Fans!!!! YAY!
That's all Folks!!! See ya, Don't wanna Be Ya!!!

Happy Birthday to you son....I want you to know that I love you very much and am still so grateful to our Heavenly Father for blessing ME with YOU...you've been a delight and your little spirit is so special! I love your affection...hugs and kisses....and most of all your BIG SWEET SMILE that brightens my day everyday!!!! Just a few facts about Zion that I would like to share..........His favorite song to sing is - 'I am a Child of God'
His favorite movie to watch right now is - 'The Bee Movie'
His favorite snack of all time is - Dry Saimin with the seasoning in it ( go figure ) oh
and like his mother..he loves CHEESE....
His favorite past-time or hobby is shooting baskets/basketball and he's a lefty so he's got a strong left hook!!!
His favorite Superhero is.......BATMAN!
He loves to CUDDLE!
He loves all his cousins...Aunty's and Uncle's......
He loves to swim and be outdoors!
He's always the first to offer our meal prayers!
and for the most part he's just a fun and loving lil' guy!!!! Of course he has his days of temper tantrums but what kid doesn't LOL!!! but he's been a joy to have in our family for the past 3 years and I'm just sooo excited to see him grow from here on out and watch what the future holds for him.......I Love You son and only wish the Best for you today and the many more Bdays to come!!!!! Hugs and Kisses from MOMMY!!!!

HAPPY 43RD BIRTHDAY TO THE ELDEST IN OUR FAMILY!!!

2008-07-19T13:58:00.000-07:00

Wishing my oldest brother Leroy Kalanite Wolfgramm a very Happy Happy Birthday to you today! yep, he's the eldest of 17 children.....I just want to let him know how much I do love and respect him, and am very grateful that he is my brother....What we both have in common is that he's the oldest BOY in the fam and I'm the oldest GIRL in the fam....so we both probably in our own ways feel that we have a bigger responsibility to make sure our family stays close and what not..He was the only sibling in our family that was born in the Friendly Islands of the Kingdom of Tonga and also the only one who can speak fluently in the Tongan language....I've always admired his sense of GENIUS, literally can read a manual on basically anything and have it mastered in no time....I do have to give credit to him for all that I know musically, he taught me how to play the piano and to learn how to play by simply listening....My memories of him as a child was that he was very studious...loved to read,very creative,was a great older brother to his younger brothers,was more on the SHY side, had a very humbleness about him, was like a sponge that just soak everything in....as he grew older into his teen years, he was very obedient to our parents...and was literally a Momma's boy...one that always had and showed respect to our parents and still does til this day,always proud of his Tongan/German heritage...He studied Theology in highschool and has always been very spiritually natured and into learning about all kinds of religions. Has always had a very strong, unwavering testimony of the gospel, ALWAYS had friends around him....mostly who were into music...because his whole life revolved around music...his room was like a mini-studio with every possible instrument available and he would be up to the wee hours writing songs,creating new beats etc....as he was approaching his mid 30's he was still single and we all were starting to worry a bit, until one day his beautiful shining Bride..Ana appeared and now they have been married for I think 11 years with 3 handsome sons living in Arizona....Although we live in different states and our visits are not as frequent, I know our family bond is still strong and that he has made a life for him and his family that is one of PEACE, LOVE and HAPPINESS....Miss you brother and very excited to see you, Ana and the boys next week during the Pioneer Week here in Salt Lake...Thanks again for all that you do for our immediate family...you've always been a Great example to me and have inspired me in many different ways to always try and be a better individual...We've all come a long way and if it wasn't for the Gospel and all that we've been taught during our upbringing from our Parents/Grandparents we all would be lost..but I'm so grateful that I have such a huge family that I know I can always count on one of you's to call when the going gets tough...especially all my 9 sisters.....who can ask for more....so anyways may your day be filled with lots of suprises,and hugs and kisses from you cute boys and wifey!!!! and may you get all that you've wished or dreamed for today!!!! Ofa lahi Atu, your sis, Katharine

Informational Website!

2008-07-16T16:11:00.000-07:00

Just a quick blog.......my hubby came home and told me to check out this website....anyways, I'm still in the middle of reading..but so far real interesting and hitting some nerves of mine...especially about how our world has changed and how the many prophecies from our former prophets..Bible and Book of Mormon are happening as we are living in this world...Just when you get so comfortable in your daily living, it's nice to be reminded that we are literally living in the "Last Days" and that we as a people have to be prepared spiritually,mentally,physically,emotionally,temporally..just to endure what lies ahead of us in the real near future...May we all stay close to our Heavenly Father in these trying times is my prayer....love you all.........http://www.awakeandarise.org

Stoked about Tomorrow Night!

2008-07-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

I've always admired Sheila E. for her raw,natural talent and she still amazes me til' this day...One of my fondest memories of her family, was when we were doing a radio show in the Oakland, CA area and Sheila E's mom called in to the radio station and invited our family over for dinner....we all went of course..and were fortunate to meet her mom and sister..but Sheila was on tour or out of town, I can't recall, but it seemed like our families just connected so naturally, and they were all so down to earth....We finally did meet Sheila E. in Minneapolis at the Minnesota Music Awards and of course at Prince's Chanhassen Studio's..Paisley Park! She's just as beautiful in person as she is in her photo's..very petite lil' gal! When my sis Lei called me yesterday and asked if I was up to going, I was like..it is ON like DONKEY KONG!!!! So I managed to get off work and we're headed to the Salt Lake Jazz Festival...Kids and all to have a fun night with the Escovedo's.......This is a pic with her brother Juan and father Pete Escovedo who will be performing with her! Isn't she just gorgeous!!!!I will take photo's, and post them late tomorrow evening! that's if they'll allow camera's.....YAY!!!! I'm going to a CONCERT!!!!LOL!

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-07-11T14:34:00.001-07:00

A bunch of new n old family photos!

A lil' Bummed for 2 Reasons...

2008-07-09T22:28:00.000-07:00

Just a brief Blog before I hit the sack.......A couple of days ago at my 361/2 week Dr. appointment, I was all excited to set the date with my Dr. for 08/08/08 and lo and behold my dreams were crushed, I forgot that there might just be a gazillion other women that were thinking along the same lines, so of course with my Dr. on the line with the hospital nurse to see if that was available,it was a quick NO...all taken and nothing available that day...apparently they are quite busy for the 1st 2 weeks of Aug. that the only day that was open for my C-sec was 04AUG....that's my first bummer....2nd Bummer is that we have a "My Sisters" show at the Brigham Young Park at Temple Square on 5Aug, so I will not be able to perform with them...BOOHOO!!!! It's been scheduled for quite some time, so there's no way they can change the date....but it's all good...the show must go on,I'll just be expecting them all at the hospital after the show is over!!! LOL!!!

All in all, I've had a couple of days to get over being upset....and I'm good now...just thankful that baby is healthy as ever, very strong heartbeat...and I'm happy with whatever day this lil' bugger decides to join our lil' family!!! Goodnite everyone...Life is GOOD!!! Love, ME!!!

Finally Zion's turn at the Dentist!!!

2008-07-07T14:24:00.000-07:00

The 7th of July came around real FAST...and today is our lil' Zion's 1st Official Visit to the Dentist's office with Dr. Cameron Quayle.....Just about to enter the bldg with his older brother Kingston and his 2 cousins that slept over lastnight...Kyle and Eli Wilson!!!!Let's get it on!!!The 4 mishaps!!!!!LOL!

Just took a fun ride on the elevator to the 2nd floor,with my Capri-Sun in hand and ready for my 1st appointment...All smiles still!!!!
Just entering the front foyer where the JUNGLE starts..I think this is such a great way to get lil' ones to relax and have a great experience at the dentist...We're COOL..at the Safari!
They gave him a monkey to hold onto..Curious George..that took the edge off!
Away with Curious George and on with the smiley face X-ray vest...he liked that too!
Yay! he was able to grip down nice and hard for the nurse to get a good X-ray!
Cuz Kyle helpin' him choose a movie to distract what's to happen, I think he chose 'The Incredible's '
The anxiety is starting to present itself on his cute lil' face!
Couldn't hold it in any longer, out came the tears and screeching,but seconds after the grape flavor kicked in that seemed to suffice!!!!
Cousin Kyle is consoling him after that mouth exam by the Dentist!Kingston enthralled by the x-rays for some reason...

The whole ordeal is over and I'm happy exiting the bldg with my new,fresh Winnie-the-Pooh toothbrush and lil' treat bag with my Dinasaur floss-a ma-jig... that was rough, now MOM let's get the heck outta dodge!!!! I've had enough for Today!

Proud of you son...the great news is that none of his teeth are sooo bad that they need to be extracted..just the 4 front teeth will need white caps over them and 1 upper back tooth they will put a silver crown on it..so this is where I go home and sit and discuss the upcoming bill..which I think after the Insurance covers their part, we'll be left with the $580.00 some odd dollars out of pocket....let's hope my family deductible has been met, otherwise...new baby comes first than we'll get to your lil' teeth Zion....Crazay huh! but it's gotta be done, or otherwise your children will grow up resenting you for the fact that you never took care of their teeth!!!!LOL!! but it seems to all work out in the end!! Don't forget to schedule your 6 month cleaning ya'll!!!!

Summer Fun/4th of July family pic's!

2008-07-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

MOre Fireworks!
Fireworks in the Driveway
Daddy Eli..puttin on a fireworks show@ home
Kingston enjoying Fireworks in 3D
Cuzzin Seth gettin' his #d glasses ready for Fireworks
Aah cute...Zion, Natalia and Tele w/JJ in the back
Hardly got wet and wanted to go Nappy Nap!
My sisters..EtiVise, Tiare and Lei w/ Zion
Chillin for a minute w/ Aunty Kelela
Kingston and Fetz..major tan line there!
Kingston.....Peace Out!
Zion and Noni
Mommy I've had enough!
Sister Jen w/her eldest daughter Olimpia
My sweet niece .....JJ
Lei, Tumua, Me and Zion
Sister Hinalei w/her youngest Tumua Iohani
Here's a variety of photo's that were taken over the past couple of weeks!

My Due Date in QUESTION ?????

2008-07-05T16:00:00.000-07:00

Let me start by wishing all my friends and family a belated 4th of JULY...hopefull you all were out enjoying time with your loved ones and celebrating our FREEDOM which I am so thankful for....we were able to soak in the sun and enjoy yummy BBQ by the pool all day with some of my sisters and fam..than Daddy Eli was our Firework Maestro right at our home in our driveway along with our whole block going crazy with the fireworks..it was a long,but FUN day....haven't uploaded my pics yet,and am blogging from work ( I know, bad me) so I'll post up some pics of our FUN day later on tonite and share.....

Back to the QUESTION at hand......Since the first time I went in to confirm my pregnancy I was told that my due-date was 29JUL, I take blame for that because when the nurse asked me when the first day of my last P was, i just randomly threw out a date, but I chuckled because the 29th is the same day my last son Zion was born...anyhoo...the next visit was my first official ultra-sound and after measurements were taken, my due-date than became the 14th of Aug..I was stoked because my best-friend Carol from Minnesota was born on that day and I shot her a email telling her right away....well a couple of months later, I had another ultra-sound done to confirm the sex and due to different measurements the due-date was now showing to back in JUL again, this time the 28JUL...well, we're here at the 9th month of my pregnancy and my Dr. just told me to pick a C-sec day antime between the 3Aug to 8Aug...so can anyone take a wild GUESS in which date I chose????? You got it.....08/08/08....YEAH!!!!!!!! my eldest son was born on 2/22/02....so I think it'll be FUN...plus my neighbor friend, Elaine was telling me that in the Chinese custom/traditions, the number 8 is a very GOODLUCK number...so I was more stoked....not that I'm superstituous in anyway!!! So there you have it, unless my water breaks ealrier or my body speaks to me earlier,that is the DAY we shall welcome our 3rd son....YEAH!!!!!! no more ??????? in my mind!!! Good Day!

Tossin' and a Turnin'

2008-07-03T01:14:00.001-07:00

Yep, it's just about 2:30 AM......going on my 3rd night of Insomnia!!! had to get up and do something to settle my mind....so here goes my after-midnight BLOG!!!

Forgive me if I sound like I'm totally dreamy or hallucinating, I am a bit sleep-deprived but nevertheless I feel the urge to BLOG!!!!

Entering my 9th month of Pregnancy, and now wanting more than ever to touch and hold my new lil' one...Besides the obvious physical ailments that I'm going through, the emotional anticipation of greeting yet another special spirit from heaven has been heavy on my mind...Having been through 2 other pregnancies,both which were very different (1st a Vaginal, 2nd a C-section) yet very memorable and joyful experiences, I have my typical worries with this new addition...of course, my AGE (closer to 40) and just finding out from my last Dr's visit that due to the rapid growth in weight of this lil' guy that the V-sec (vaginal birth after a C-sec) is now out of the question..too high of a percentage of the baby getting stuck in the birth canal, me possibly hemorrhaging to death, or affecting the baby in several different ways,that he's just not willing to take that risk...So that has weighed a bit on my mind..I of course have decided to go with the Dr's orders( expertise/knowledge )...I've been very fortunate and blessed to have a couple of brothers that live near by that have always been available at my request for a Priesthood Blessing prior to each of my children, so I know that will bring me the Peace and Comfort that will take the edge off what I've been feeling...

So before I end for the night, I need to atleast VENT a little.......and if you're super sensitive or have no sense of Humor than this is where you need to stop reading...LOL!!!

* I just love the fact that I've tipped the scale over the 200 lb mark!(being that my other 2 pregs i was 191 lbs ON the Delivery Table!
* I just love the fact that I have a 6yr old that is already bored of summer and a 2 yr old
that still wants me to hold him!
* I just love the fact that I have a husband walking around PAIN-FREE and hasn't offered
once to give me a foot massage!
* I just love the fact that I've grown these beautiful array of purple/lavender/green shades of
vericose veins on my left calf area (very sexy)!
* I just love the fact that every time I have to get in or out of the car, it takes me going through
this whole breathing apparatus session, and deciding which leg I should land on first because
they both go through their stages of wanting to cramp up wherever and whenever!
* I just love the fact that I feel like I have a 24/7 stuffy nose/cold!
* I just love the fact that regardless of knowing what I should and should-not eat, I eat the latter!!! for some reason this baby wins for Mommy being #1 Sweet-Tooth!!

and DRUM ROLL PLEEEEEEEZE!!!!!!!! last but not least............

* I absolutely LOVE the fact that whether I sneeze, cough,laugh,or make any sudden movements......there goes my Bladder!!!!

This did me good, I'm already yawning and my eyes are ready to Shut!!!A little Sarcasm is always good!!! I guess I just made up my mind to blog a bit more on my last month of being Prego...so I shall Blog in the near future on my thoughts and feelings til baby #3 arrives!

My ThrowBack Pic of the Day!!!!

2008-06-25T11:15:00.001-07:00

Moana, Myself and Elizabeth (1978 ish)

Weren't we just the cutest in these lil' neon-green outfits.....This was my life as a child...Always in makeup and on stage! I have to say that it was fun but it was the norm,it was like we were always on Cue...our mother was an entertainer and she was a perfectionist...so you can imagine she was a very good and effective teacher..as you can see in this pic... I believe this was at the Ming Restaurant in Salt Lake City off of Redwood Rd...I believe the Mapu family group was the Main group that performed there and we would fill in during the weekdays..My funnest memory was being able to eat at the buffet afterwards with all the yummy chinese food! Anyhoo, just sharing a small piece of my childhood..I totally remember this dance...The Va'ahine holo lio ( not correct spelling) I always felt like a lil' magician with the black sticks that we used with this dance and of course the hats! CHEERIO's for now!

My 1 Year T Anniversary!

2008-06-23T13:15:00.000-07:00

Took out my Endowments at the Mt Timpanogos Temple!

1st pic: Dad,Mom Sis-in-law Louise,Me, Zion and Kingston and Grandma Salote
2nd pic:Brothers Haini, Rudy,Me n Zion,Mom,family friend Shane,Dad, sis Liz, Grandma w/niece Anzehla and Kingston!

This past Saturday,June 21st marked my 1 year from when I made that life-changing decision to enter the House of the Lord! I had kind of an uneventful Saturday and was trying to catch up on my sleep and what not,so I didn't get to blogging about my Special Day..but I would be remissed if I didn't atleast share with you of how happy and grateful I still am that I made that choice.. even though it was without my Hubby, I believe the both of us still feel like it was the right thing for me to do...
I can't believe how fast the year has passed, but I've been very fortunate in the fact that I live near several Temples that has helped me go often...I remember the day that I went through and the advice that my older brother Haini gave me at the restaurant afterwards,which was that the adversary will be on you more than ever before and the main thing that he will try and do is to stop you from attending the Temple...so with his own experience, he said that when he would actually plan and set a date and literally write in on the calendar, it seemed that something would always happen and cause his temple trip to be interrupted,so he mentally planned when he would go and just went, and so I decided to do the same thing, I don't write it down but keep a mental note in my head that I've chose Temple Tuesdays/and that has worked for me great...than after my day at the temple, I jot down in my journal that I went and the experience that I may had felt that day....I was also honored to have to my beautiful,gracious,humble,loving Grandmother Salote Lasini Fakatou Wolfgramm attend my Endowment and I heard later from an Aunty Tila after my grandmother had passed that I was the last grandchild that she was able to attend and Endowment for, so that is something really special for me,that I was blessed to have her present and be there to share in the JOY that I truly felt that day...my parents were able to fly in from California,and my mom came in a couple days earlier,so she helped me get all the things I needed and purchased my Packet and Dress as a gift from her,so that was really special,I chose my sister Elizabeth who is right next to me in line to be my escort,it was very emotional but I wouldn't have wanted anyone else right by my side...It also happened to be that my father-in-law Ioane Wilson had just flown in a couple weeks before to spend the summer with us so I was blessed to have Eli's dad there present along with his only brother Siu and wife Louise... I can't forget to mention my other siblings that were waiting outside in full support of my special day and they were my beautiful sisters Jennifer and Hinalei and bro Mika and his wife Jaylynn...My adopted brother Eugene was present at my endowment also....Here's a couple of pics that I have of that day,which shows most of everyone there that was able to share this special day with me...I thank my Heavenly Father for entrusting me and allowing me to partake of such wonderful covenants and blessings and I know I have a long way to go and so much more to learn...but I know that the Temple is truly our Lord and Saviour's University here on earth and the only way we can become closer to him and more like him....Now, I can't wait for that day that I can take my whole family (hubby and kids) with me and witness their JOY that I know they will feel!!!!

Ofa Lahi Atu, Katharine

Day with the kids does Miracles!

2008-06-20T11:39:00.001-07:00

This was our first official Swim outing this summer.....and boy was it a good idea...It has been extremely HOT these past few days and it seems the only thing on our minds are SLURPIES and hitting the POOL!!!! My boys love water, Kingston is like a FISH and Zion is just getting used to the fact that it's way more Fun than it is Scary! I just want to say how much I love my 2 boys and haven't expressed it all that much in my blogging so far, so this is a tribute to my children and how much they really do take away alot of the daily stress that I feel....Spending the whole day with them outside was just a great way to Inhale and Exhale and watch them just be kids....I sat there and just wished that I could be a kid again...No worries on their lil' minds and their pure innocence of just being themselves. They are my little miracles...As much as they might pull on my strings at times I wouldn't turn them in for anything...They both have a very affectionate side to them...Kingston even though he is 6 now still lets me give him hugs and kisses and has a very emotional side to him, so I' ve gotta always be careful what I say or do, because his emotions can go way to the left and than it takes alot of patience on my part to just let him cool down...Zion has an infatuation or fetish with touching my face constantly...he's always grabbing on to my ears or caressing my face and than grabbing both my cheeks and slapping me with a Big Wet Kiss! Every morning we exchange "I love you's" and I try to say it many times throughout the day, especially when they don't expect it, I'll just say..Kingston,do you know how much I love you? sometimes I get a reply and sometimes he's so involved with his coloring books or legos that he'll just glance up at me with an awkward smile than go back to his playing...As much as I know how much my parents loved me, they never really said it to me verbally or on a regular basis,so I guess this is one of those things that I've chosen to change with the raising of my kids, is to say it and show it more often. We had a talk this morning when we woke up about their new little baby brother that is coming soon, and they both were arguing who was gonna hold him first...It was too cute! but they both are very excited to having another addition to our family...In closing I just want to let my 2 children know how Proud I am of them and all the Happiness and Joy that they do bring to our little family... Kingston has accomplished so much in his short little life of 6 yrs and I'll have to post some of his accomplishments that he made in Kindergarten this year as well as other curricular activities,so watch out for that..and Zion he's only 2 and can say all his ABC's as well as sing the whole song of "I am a child of God" if I can get him to stay still for 2 or 3 min. I will video him and share that with you all as well...My prayer as a parent is that I will not let my Father (in heaven) down and try my best to be a loving,nurturing mother to them and hopefully they will all grow up to be Strong,Law-Abiding, Faithful Priesthood holders and Followers and Servers of Christ til' the very end...Ofa Lahi Atu, Your loving Mother, Katharine

LIFE IS SO UNPREDICTABLE

2008-06-17T22:57:00.000-07:00

In the last 48 hrs I've experienced emotions from one extreme to the other,involving many different situations and scenarios that involve my actual life as I'm living it....To ADAPT or Not to ADAPT seems to be the question on my mind alot....Have I become stuck in what they call your "Comfort Zone?"..am I a creature of my own Bad Habits? Is it my own Fear that is not allowing me to be the person I should be...Do I not stick up for myself or live up to my Integrity? Do I avoid discomfort at all costs? Do I tend to always feel like being the Peacemaker is who I should be?Maybe it's the Pregnancy...Anyways I've felt my Faith waiver on many occasions recently and for some reason there is a HUGE Fear in me that sometimes the way I feel down deep inside is not necessarily the words that are expressed verbally....I know that there is a living GOD and I'm so thankful that he has had mercy on my soul, and has helped me turn my life around in these past few years,but it never fails that the HUMAN part of me tends to find ways that make me have ????? that either will pull me up or pull me waaaay down emotionally...just in a somber mood and wanted to blog about the simple fact that LIFE is Literally Unpredictable at times and I guess I've gotta just roll with the punches...and know that everything good or bad is for my own benefit and growth...I'm just finding out that it is very HARD what LIFE throws at you...thank goodness I have lots of sisters that I can vent to, and just let it all out.love you all sooo much....I've gotta keep remembering that saying...."I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it"...so with that being said I'm already feeling alot better, maybe it's being anxious for this lil one in my tummy to arrive, see there I go again, typical Virgo always having to analyze after I've made my peace, crazy huh!

MY WORD FOR THE WEEK

2008-06-09T17:58:00.000-07:00

'STILL'

Be still, and know that I am God (Psalms 46:10) Though the word "still" is rarely used in the scriptures, the concept is indispensible for preparing ourselves to hear and feel the spirit. It is also key to understanding the principal way the Lord communicates with us. "Still" comes from the root "to be quiet" or "to put in place or to stand." The Hebrew word "still" means to "rest;to cease;to wait with silent expectation and submission." The Oxford English Dictionary defines "still" as motionless;not moving from one place;stationary;remaining in the same position or attitude;abstaining from action. "Still also means silent;quiet;free from commotion;gentle in disposition;meek;calm;settled;unperturbed in mind. With respect to water )as in "He leadeth me beside the still waters") :having an unruffled surface, without waves or violent current;motionless or flowing imperceptibly. The word "still" is used in scripture and in the teachings of the brethren in two contexts. First is the commandment for us to be still in order to be able to feel, hear and inderstand the voice of the Lord.By being still, we are, in effect, in our closets free of noise, unburdened by relentless and thereby open to divine communication. (see Psalms 4:4) The second context is how God communicates with us. While he is unrestricted in how that communcation can come, in fact, most typically, he speaks to us through a still, small voice. Thus, when Elijah was commanded to stand upon the mount before the Lord, the Lord was not in the great, strong wind, nor in the earthquake, nor in the fire but came as a "still small voice." (1 Kings 19:11-12) Notwithstanding that it is a still small voice, if our hearts are prepared through stillness, that voice "whispereth through and pierceth all things, and often it maketh my bones to quake." (D&C 85:6) Sometimes it seems all of nature conspires against this stillness. There is too much noise in our lives. There is the decibel-type noise of iPods, TV's, radios in our cars. It is almost as though we consciously ir subconsciously seek noise and disquiet. Of course, there is also the spiritual disquietude of sin. If we are not careful, we can become like Nephi's brothers.Even though they had been spoken to "in a still samll voice," they "were past feeling" and could not "feel his words." ( 1Nephi 17:45) "Still must meet still for that deep communication to be felt in our beings. This article was in the MORMONTIMES of the Deseret News..and I loved it,so that is my Word of the Week and hopefully I will be able to work on being "STILL" and really listening and hearing any promptings from our Lord that I may be in need of......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE!

2008-06-07T15:12:00.000-07:00

I've got about an hour before I head out for work, so I couldn't forget to wish my lovely other half a very HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY today...he turned 38 and is still lookin young and handsome as ever......He had to work today, but me n' the kids made a huge sign and had the Bday cake lit up with candles as he walked in,it was definitely a humble bday,our gifts were our BIG HUGS n KISSES...
Just a little tribute to the man I love, here goes........ELIJAH WILSON!!!!
E - Endearing L - Lovable I - Interesting J - Joker A - Adorable H - Honest/Handsome/Hardworker
W - Witty I - Irresistable L - Likeable S - SuperDuper Dad O - Outrageous N - Naughty but Nice (LOL!)
I will keep my words short for times sake and tell you that although we've had our struggles/trials I cannot thank the Lord enough for blessing me with ELI...he's quite opposite of me and that's probably what attracted me to him right off the bat...He's seems shy but he's just quiet and more reserved...He has a mysterious part about him that I still love and am attracted to, he's spontaneous for the most part, he's a wonderful father (hands on), he's a wonderful provider for us, is an excellent budgeter/with our finances, and he does have a BIG heart....I'm usually suprised by a dozen Roses every Mother's Day and I'm always suprised by a gift-wrapped present on my BDAY!!! To my suprise, he really picks out the cutest cards and I just love them...Contrary to what people may percieve of him, he is a HUGE JOKER! He's always crackin jokes with Kingston and they both will just go on and on sometimes,especially in the car and try to burn the other with some kind of smart -alec remark..Sometimes I have to say.."Hon, I'm serious,stop joking around" so he does make us laugh alot at home..He's an excellent COOK/CHEF...and I have to be honest, he is the COOK in our home...and we all love and eat anything he cooks...he's just got that touch...and I'll have to sum this up with something that I actually had to learn to love about him and now respect him for this and that is...He is brutally honest....Has Integrity for what he believes and will not do anything just because someone else is doing it...so I really appreciate that he can be a Leader in his own right and not be pressured to be something that he is not...He may not have come around with the Gospel and all yet but I know down deep in his heart he truly has a testimony and will never deny what he knows to be true, but he is being honest to himself and that I Respect full-heartedly,because I know he'll come around and when he does it will be something he did solely for himself and not for anyone else....and I believe that to be KEY,every single person is responsible for their own Salvation,although I know he also would love to do it for his kids,but you get what I'm sayin...So I will close by saying that I love him with all my heart, I Believe and have Faith in him that he will come to know what he needs to do and I'll be right there with him to celebrate in his JOY!!!! Happy Birthday Honey-Bun!!! I will always be here for you just as you've always been there for me...Now go and PARTAY like a rockstar!!!! Forever Yours, Mama Kat

Late Nite at work!

2008-06-07T01:10:00.000-07:00

Just walked in the door,kicked off my shoes and had to blog about the highlight of my night at work....I got to be the bearer of bad news to JIMMY KIMMEL..who flew in on our Los Angeles flight tonite and none of his bags showed up.....very pleasant guy...I never mentioned that I knew who he was during me taking his claim until midway through,and I just couldn't help myself..So i blurt out, "Oh didn't think they let you take Vacation time"...he obviously knew that I knew who he was.....I was like, what are you doing here in good ole' Utah? He actually flew in with a buddy of his and are here on a Fishing trip...so than of course, I've gotta ask him another question...So, is that Silverman gal your wife? his reply...No, but she's my girlfriend... Was much smaller in stature than he appears on TV, but I was very thankful that he wasn't irate,he was actually cool about the whole ordeal considering that he is somewhat a celebrity...than I give him his copy of the claim and say...Sorry about your luggage..but it was a pleasure meeting you, keep us laughing..and he walked away with a pleasant smile...Had I thought quicker I would've grabbed my cell to snap a photo of us...I'll have to keep that in mind for the next star-sighting I see!!!! I'm pooped and can't wait to hit the sack!!!! GOODNITE!!!or GOODMORNING for some folks!!!

Always a FUN time going to the Dentist!

2008-06-03T15:14:00.000-07:00

Kingston's visit to the dentist today was a success, after complaining about a sore tooth last week,I took him in and it wasn't a cavity..it's just that his permanent teeth are already growing in at the root..so they had to extract his front tooth,after all was said and done his dentist said he was absolutely great,when he told KIngston that he was gonna get a dose of laughing gas, Kingston actually started laughing,it was too funny but it hecka worked and now that we've been home for all but an hour he's been holding his lil' green treasure case that has his 1 tooth in it, ready to put under his pillow case tonite...wow kids and the tooth fairy....I just know that he's got $$$$ signs on his mind!!! Well, I had to post these few picks and the best one of all is of his brother ZION, who got to chill in the Gorilla/Safari room watching Finding Nemo as we waited... he was having a blast!!hopefully he'll be just as excited when I take him in for his first appointment 07Jul....he'll prolly never wanna go back!!!LOL! Otay...just wanted to blog about our lil' trip to the Dentist!

Sunday Thoughts

2008-06-01T22:30:00.000-07:00

The Grand Council in Heaven, the Antemortal existence of us Sons and Daughters of God as recorded in JOB 38:7....

"When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?"

How I can only imagine where I stood amongst that crowd...How I sometimes wish the Veil was thinner to just get a glimpse of the joy I must've had when I chose God's plan...The Plan Of Salvation..to come down here to earth to be tried and tested...Did I choose knowing that I would face Adversity? Or was my perception such that it would be easy? I've often thought of what kind of person I was in the pre-existence?...did I actually have conversations with my children that are now with me, was I making promises to them that I might not be able to keep? Was I one of them that was running to the front of the line or was I straggling towards the back of the line? Or was it even a line? or was it more like a political setting? It's absoultely fascinating to me and bears witness to me that I may never be able to comprehend all the things of GOD...however I've gained a testimony that with all the questions that may go through my mind I have to leave it to my FAITH in GOD and perservere/endure to the end.

Mormon 9:16

"Behold are not the things that God hath wrought marvelous in our eyes? Yea, and who can comprehend the marvelous works of GOD?

I've had another blessed Fast Sunday, and my testimony has been strengthened even more...I love my Ward Family, I'm most grateful to my Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ for the blessing of being one of his choice daughters and able to enjoy the blessings of knowing and having the Restored Gospel here now in our time, the Fullness of times, I'm grateful for my husband, my children and my family....May we all rest in PEACE this night...

Saturday is a Special Day !

2008-05-31T14:35:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful Sunny Saturday Afternoon.....After a very busy week, it was absolute Heaven to be able to sleep in and not have to hustle my children from their beds to start the day...My husband just got home from work and has decided to mow our lawn, our eldest son Kingston is assisting his daddy by keeping him company as he rides his bike freely on the sidewalk and watches him,meanwhile our lil' one Zion is fast asleep again after munching down a yummy pink Grandma's cookie with a dose of purple Kool-aid! So I figure I've got maybe 30 minutes tops before I'm hauled away from this HP to attend to my responsibilites of being a Mother...So I will take advantage of these few precious moments and welcome myself to this Bloggers World...So many memories cloud my mind from way back when I was just a little one, I can safely characterize my parents of being somewhat traveling gypsies,so my childhood was very exciting,adventurous,never lonely or boring (due to having 8 siblings at the time and now a total of 17) all's I can say is WOW..I've seen alot and experienced alot from a very young age...and of course many events that have taken place in my adult years up til now has just been a very HUGE learning experience for me, just LIFE in general. So as I'm just a couple of years away from turning the BIG 40, I've decided to become a blogger and maybe trigger some of those happy or maybe not so happy moments of my life that have made me the person I am today, keeping in mind that there is always room for improvement...til than get out there and ENJOY this Awesome Saturday and smell the scent of fresh cut grass.....