Our Visit Home

We went home for a week.  Micah's Grandpa, that he cared for has passed after a long wonderful life.  I know I barely knew him, but I did get a sense of his personality and what I would call "spunky"  attitude (reminds me of my grandma).   I sat down a couple times to just shoot the breeze on my visits there.  He was funny.  One of my memories that I will always remember, is when I went into his room to show him my engagement ring that Micah had given to me earlier on that trip home.  I asked him if he saw what I got from Micah....he asked what's  thats for?  I told him we ares getting married.  The next words out of his mouth, I did not expect.   What?  Micah, he one cheapskate, him.    I just laughed and said thats okay he's a good guy.  Grandpa said yeah.  You had to be there.

Grandpa we miss you.  You are very much loved and I just want to thank you for blessing Micah and giving him the opportunity to care for you.  Micah loves you very much.    Thank you for all your words of advice, even to choose me.

While I was home I also got to attend my Auntie Joyce Vierra's funeral.  The services were really nice and it was nice to see the extended family.  Visited with my cousin's, 2nd cousins 3rd cousins, you get the picture.  Singing our Family Song at that funeral was chicken skin.  The number of descendants of Kaleohano has definitely grown. 

On the day that we left, I also found out that one of my many nephew-cuz passed away.  James Reuben La`akea Serrao.  It made it a bit harder to leave, and I was not able to see him at the hospital.  La`akea was such a free spirit, just as I would describe his dad, Alika.  La'a kea's services will be this coming Friday 3-25-2011.  I don't have any photos to include at this time, but I hope to add some later.

So rather than posting the photos separately I decided just to add the photos I have here.  I still did not take photos like I wish I did.

Mom was not too happy that we were leaving

Dad, Waitea, Micah and Chucky

Dad, me, Lahela, and Chucky.....yes I know I'm white

lovely sunset in Nanakuli

Zippy's anyone

some of my family eating Hawaiian food after Auntie Joyce Vierra's funeral in Kailua

One of my favorite views

had some grinds 

had to make a stop at Helena's before leaving

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS!

 I know it's been awhile since I have posted anything, and I really don't have an excuse.  I have been really busy and Micah too.  I have been working like crazy and just trying to get comfortable with my job....I did not realize how much more I needed to learn to be part of this team, but I am slowly getting the hang of it.  Despite the stress I get and the time I put in,  I love my job and the people that I work with.  Micah has started with his real estate business and he is trying to get everything organized, plus still working in the evenings.

I am glad that the chaos of the holidays have come to an end.  The holidays were eventful although it seem that we did not get everywhere we planned, well maybe I planned.  With all the running around it was nice to relax.  Actually probably the highlight of my holidays was relaxing and taking the time to visit Temple Square to see the lights, feel the spirit, and of course freeze.  We lucked out with great parking right in front of the Conference Center, and it was really nice with all the lights.  We took some photos.  It always seems that when we should take pictures we don't have our camera.  Luckily we have pretty good cameras on our phones.  

I think Micah was freezing here and just could not handle it any longer.

The Reflection Pool...If you look at it upside down, you can barely tell which way is right

Micah still being silly for the camera and then my favorite individual photos of us.

STILL HERE

Hi, We are still here.  I know it's been really long time since I have posted anything.  I am not even sure who really knows that we have a blog.  Anyways things are good, yet hectic.  Most of my time is spent at work and Micah works and is also house husband.  I work in the mornings, leaving home around 7:30 am, sometimes earlier sometimes later.  Micah leaves home at 2:00 pm for work and usually get's home at about 11:00 pm.  I get home anytime between 6 and 10.  It's a crazy schedule and we spend time together only Saturday morning, Monday nights and Sundays.  

Our ward has been great, still trying to get to know everyone.  Our Bishop, my Visiting Teachers and some other members live really nearby, so it's good.....just walking distance.  Did I mention that we live a walk away from 7-11?  So convenient for Gulp refills and Red Box Rentals.  Oh and we can walk to church too, but we don't usually do that.....depends on the weather and how late we are.  

I know there is a lot to share, but it's almost 1 am, and I am falling asleep, so I will end here and continue on in another post. 

Aloha, Tee

MY CUZ MARK....MISS YOU

Mark Aheong Kailialoha Kauwe

April 11, 2010
Mark Aheong Kaili-aloha Kauwe, 49, of Kaneohe, a Shiatsu by Mark owner and shiatsu therapist, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leanne; sons Shane, Justin and Ian; brothers John and Steward; sisters Yolanda-Leimomi Miyahana and Kimberlyn Sakai. Services: noon Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaneohe Stake Center, 46-117 Halaulani St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at the Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Published in Honolulu Star Bulletin on April 19, 2010



This is my first cousin Mark. Mark's mom and my mom are sisters. It was a shock when I heard of his passing and I still cry sometimes when I think about him and his family. Anyways, our families were close. The Serrao Sisters and their families spent most of our holidays, and of course graduation season together. Whether it be celebrating Christmas or selling leis, staying up late playing cards or completing a puzzle, eating ono food or playing music, it was tradition.

I was asked to record my self and share a memory of Mark to be played, but with technical difficulties I was not able to share mine(I think). Now here are my random thoughts that I will now share on my blog. Mark was sly, funny and even caring....he was rough around the edges, and he told it like it was. He seemed to enjoy seeing everyones reaction to a smell that he would cause. Mark had a smirk showing everyone that he was up to something. He genuinely cared for me as I came to Utah to go to school, but never continued in massage. Mark kept me in check when it came to my massage license (that I did not get). I loved listening to Mark sing, especially when he sang with Annie. Mark is very talented...and persistent. Mark is great...a great husband, father, son, nephew....and cousin. I will miss him. It's so good to have the gospel in our lives and that we know that Families are forever. I will miss you Mark. Love you tons and all my love to the family. I wish I could have been there.

Love, Tee

GETTING TOGETHER FOR NICKY'S BIRTHDAY

Tonight I was able to go to L and Ls for Nicky's surprise get together to celebrate her 32nd Birthday. So young she is. Maiki and Allyson came from Ogden and Lani, Kia and I from around Salt Lake. Of course Raul and Livy were there too. There were a few others that we were hoping would be there, but they had to work. It was a nice little gathering ....good food and good company. Nicky shared with us some great news (well actually Leilani did) in that she is expecting. Here is a photo of the ladies:



We enjoyed some ono food:


well at least I liked it. Kia did not care for the laulau, I thought was ono. I ordered the Laulau and Chicken Katsu.


So here is Lani and Maiki enjoying their food, Lani had the kal-bi and barbecue chicken and Maiki had the Laulau and Kalua Pig.


and just lots of smiles, laughing, and talking story.




Happy Birthday Nicky !!!