There are quite a few things that have happened and going on right now, so I labeled this post "random" because I will be skipping here and there.
First off.... our little Leka bear (Maati Semisi Kitione Maile III) turned 4 years old. I love this kid so much. He is such a crack up and keeps us all on our toes. Happy Birthday baby! We are so lucky to have you in our lives.
A couple of weeks ago our pediatrician recommended that we take our boys to see a cardiologist. We set up the appointments and headed up to Primary Children's hospital. They found that Leka has a heart abnormality in his right artery. He was born with it and will most likely need surgery to correct it. He has an MRI scheduled in 2 weeks and we'll make a decision on surgery from there. It's been scary but I know things will work out. Please keep my little guy in your prayers. Ray is a o.k. but is having a hard time accepting that he is 100% healthy. He thought for sure he had a heart abnormality too causing him to be a slow runner. Sorry pup.
Jr. and I are currently trying to get back into the gym. Man it's hard! Last year Naki ran the 5k on the 4th of July and wanted Jr. to run it also, but he didn't. He's never had the desire to be a runner and it didn't sound fun to him. That's one of my long term goals in life is to be a runner. I know it's something I can do but I just have to commit to it. It's always the commitment and hard work part that gets me.....Anyways, a couple hours after Naki passed away Jr. was talking to Jethro and they agreed that they will train and run the 5k in 2010 for Naki. And probably every year until they cant run anymore. Running, I think for Jr. will never be fun but he has a different outlook on life these days and will do anything to honor and feel close to his brother. Anyone that wants to run it with us is welcome to come. Let me know because we're making shirts.
Also, Jr. wanted me to blog on here that he will be holding a benefit concert every year for Abby and the girls. It will most likely be held at UVU and in October. He will be calling all his musician friends, Naki's friends that he knows, everyone and anyones friends to throw the biggest and best concert they possibly can for them. We know that time has been passing by but please don't forget about them. Please keep them in your prayers and continue to donate if you can by clicking on the Naki's girls icon at the right side of my page.
Lastly I wanted to personally thank our "T.V. fairy"....you know who you are! Other then when he's around his family/nieces it's been hard to see Jr. smile which most of you know is out of character for him. And after the whole broken T.V. thing with Leka it was even harder. But last week we had a "T.V. fairy" buy Jr. a brand spankin new flat screen T.V.! Oh my goodness was he surprised. I guess he really didn't smile though, he cried mostly, but happy tears. Thank you, Thank you! You are amazing and so giving, we do not know where we'd be without you in our lives! I am not naming her for fear of embarrassing her but also because almost everyone that reads my blog has already been told personally (by Jr.) the story and who the "T.V. fairy" is. Her name does rhyme with Thabby. Love you Thabby!
We got to ride the on the Polar Express with our cousins. It was so fun!! Leka was in train heaven. Has been part of all his conversations lately...Leka are you hungry? He answers- when I was the Polar Express I was not hungry at all. We were lucky we got to go.
Jane Lavea (my sister in law) got Employee of the year at our End of the year Pinnacle Christmas party. Go Jane!
The kids got to meet Santa and tell the elves what they wanted. Eli and Eva were here also but were hiding. Santa is great but they just didn't want him to touch them. So cute.
Our loud little group.
Leka loved this train. Once he saw it he took off in full sprint (cowboy boots and all) to touch it.
Me and the boys decorating our Christmas tree that RayRay picked out. Good choice Ray.
