Land of the lost

Today Jr. lost his Ipod at RayRay's volleyball game. I felt so bummed because lately it feels like we lose everything around here. Our computer crashed and I think we lost everything on our hard drive...including 4 years of pictures :( I'm going to try and find a place that can at least salvage our pictures but I will be heart broken if they arent able to retrieve them. We're going to start saving for a new computer and I'll be smarter this time and buy a back up hard drive. Good thing black friday is coming up!

Summer 2010

We had an awesome summer this year. Jr. stayed busy with special date nights with his nieces and our boys, RayRay was baptized, got in a lot of swimming time with his cousins, Uncle Ray & Uncle Misi moved in with us, Lekas talent of drawing came out, and also did plent of swimming, I was busy in Primary and with work, we took a family trip to Florida. It has been hectic but very fun and rewarding. Our computer crashed last week :( so I dont have a lot of pictures to choose from but above are some pictures of our Summer memories of 2010.

This past weekend Jr. and I were crazily immersed (sp) in a Benefit concert in honor of our brother Naki. We have been planning and preparing for this event for about 6weeks straight. We had been so busy that we didnt process.... that it has been a whole year without him. Jr. did give into that tonight and made some good tear soup. How does one really go on living when someone so dear to you passes on? Not sure but it's been a year and he's still trying to figure things out. Jr. has had many days where he cannot do anything. Depression could quickly be around any corner for him and he knows that. But he works so hard at staying true to Heavenly Fathers plan. I'm so proud of this boy. He amazes me on a daily basis. He has the purest and most genuine heart.

Along with this we have fortunately figured out some important truths. Things I know for sure, # 1. when we are serving others especially Naki's family it doesnt hurt so bad. #2. When we are attending church regularly and fulfilling our callings, again it doesnt hurt so bad. #3. when we are more concerned for others than ourselves......we found our strong, confident selves again.

I received so many kind and sweet compliments about the Concert Jr. and I organized for Naki's family this past weekend. People wrote on my facebook page, sent me heartfelt texts, called me on the phone but the truth is, serving others is really whats helping US! So it's a little selfish in a way too. I felt kinda guilty accepting thanks and praises when I know that I am the one receiving strength and blessings. But I do have to agree with so many that felt like Friday night was amazing. Everything really fell into place so beautifully, that I know for sure (this makes #4) that Heavenly Father and Naki were really mine and Jrs helping hand that night. From the weather to the music to the food to the gracious donations.We're total ameturs what do we know about organizing an event like this? uh nothing! But I should note that we've also been so blessed with this great set of family and friends who are willing to work 12 hours straight without pay..... or food for that matter. I really do adore my sisters and friends. Its hard for me to make decisions without their advice and stamp of approval on it. And not to mention we also have kids who are so flexible that being at a Amphitheater all day was -in Rays words- totally awesome :). This weekend was perfect. I felt Naki's presence so strong at the concert that I started to cry while watching people in line buy nachos!

Although Naki passing away has been tough on my little family..... especially for my Jr. I am starting to see some rainbows in the clouds. Thank you all for your continued love and support for our family and especially Naki's girls.

NAKI'S GIRLS benefit concert:

Please come!

About 4 nights ago my Leka bear out of the blue says to me "Mom'a, I miss Uncle Naki". He had tears in his eyes and climbed up on my lap so I could comfort him. I get similar remarks from RayRay. Everytime we pass BYU he tells me of the time Uncle Naki took him on a special date to BYU and how he got to meet all the BYU coaches and how Naki took him to J dawgs. He loves, loves, loves telling that story.

These boys love their Uncle and we are constantly talking and referring to things regarding him. He's never far from our hearts. He is so special to us. On Oct. 15, 2010 which is Jr.'s 29th birthday we are putting on a Benefit concert for Naki's family. Abby asked me when she found out about it why Jr. wanted to do this on his Birthday, we should be doing something for Jr..... Throwing this concert in memory of Naki is the best gift Jr. could receive for his birthday. He wants nothing more than to celebrate Naki's life and help Abby and the girls out (which he's had strong promptings that this is what he needs to be doing) on his special day. So please come and tell all your friends and family to come. It's a great cause and it's going to be a great show. It will be at the AF amphitheater (across from the Timpanogos Temple) . Starts at 7:30p.m. and it's $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 12 and under.

Please post this picture on your blogs, facebook and where ever you can. We'd really appreciate it.