Merry Christmas Everyone! Life is more exciting when Christmas is in the air. I've always been a sucker for Christmas but not as much as Halloween. But since it's the Holidays I wanted to share  this year Christmas moment. Last week Mika received a call from friend Mike....

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Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. Peter Ustinov, b. 1921 ...

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It's been an interesting and fun week seeing everyone of Mika's siblings and their family for his older brother Rudy's wedding. Since it's my birthday, I usually don't expect much since I don't care. But somehow it turned out nice. Woke up this morning and Jenny made pancakes...thanks...

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The cutest thing happened to me today. My niece Olimpia gave me a letter to give to my Dad, who is serving in the Military and is station in Iraq. She told me that her teacher wanted the class to write a letter to someone who is serving...

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Dear Sister Unga, Here is a picture of Elder Elu at youth conference.  He is sitting on the ground on the left side of the picture.  In the picture are Pres. and Sister Ochoa and my husband and I.  (My husband has white hair and I have blonde...

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I love it when my family writes to me and telling whats been happening in their lives. Today I got a letter from my sweet little sister Jerica. It made my day and I couldn't stop smiling. So Jeri told me about Hi5 and how she likes it...

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Jennifer Iulia Tupuola was born on Jun 30, 2005 in Orem, Utah. She's the daughter of Pete and Jennifer Tupuola. #6 out of 6 kids. This cute little girl didn't know the impact she will have on me. Helping her mommy out with her and her siblings, I've...

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Time is getting closer that my Dad will be returning home to Hawaii from Iraq. That will be a wonderful day, because we all worry about him every day that he is out there. He noticed that I moved and he was happy for Mika and I that...

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A co-worker from Kohls invited me to her wedding and I didn't wanted to say no. So I came and supported her on her special day because we became friends during work and it was an honor to be invited. A simple sweet girl with a cute husband...

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Mika was asked to sing in Salt Lake City for a Fireside that his cousin Fatai Tavo was hosting with her singles ward. So it was nice to see other family member there. A nice spiritual musical event. Mika was asked to sing in Salt Lake City for...

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Another fatherly fun letter from Dad today. I told him about getting an apartment since we've been living with my sister in law and her family. I'm blessed by their love in letting us live with them, but now is that time for me and Mika to be...

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I'm very blessed that we had a place to stay in with my sister in law Jenny and her family. But my husband wanted to be independent and live together as husband and wife to learn and grow with one another by ourselves. So that day finally came....

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Hey Pops, Well all is good here. I'm getting along slowly but surely. I need to be more patient and loving at all times. We are striving to find more souls but it get hard, but I'm glad that the support I get is great...even close to the...

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Dad got some jokes! Always joking with me and making me laugh overtime I talk to him or even through his letters. Asking me about my job and health. Well my health has always been an issue but I managed. Job wise its been good, nothing too exciting...

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Boy my Dad is very adamant about receiving the family newsletter. Whoops! My bad dad! Sorry I've been busy with working. Don't worry I'll send it to you soon. I love that he always sends me words of encouragement to help me with my daily task. What more...

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I'm so glad to here from you. I'm in an area called santa elena with my 5 comp. from utah. I slowly adjusting to the english speaking here. I scared of losing spanish, but I know I must do my part in the work of the lord. We...

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Sweet one I love you for your lovely shape, for the art you make in paint and bed and rhyme, but most because we see into each other's hearts, there to read secrets and to trust and cancel time. TOM MCGRATH, b 1940 ...

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The first year has come and gone...now its time to be more loving and continue to create more fun memories...I love you Mika! We can do this! Happy Anniversary! The first year has come and gone...now its time to be more loving and continue to create more fun...

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I'm a happy girl right now...my daddy sent me a letter all the way from Iraq. He even drew this picture. Thanks Dad I love it. My heart is always filled with joy whenever I receive a letter from my loved ones. Dad is doing good and just...

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When Love speaks,  the voice of all the gods  Make heaven drowsy  with the harmony. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) ...

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Hey Pops! I got some news for all. I'm in another country right now. I'm not in honduras anymore. I'm in belize, in a city call belmopan. I could'nt write yall earlier cuz i was in the plane flying here. I will keep you posted on the work...

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Well pops I`m doing good in my area. I going to hit 7 and a half months here. I love this area cuz we found  great families, and we tring are best to help them. You know me, I always worry about the family and the budget we`re...

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I know its not the best thing by writing about you on my blog for your Birthday, but you are serving the Lord. What a blessing to celebrate it while doing the work of the Lord. Dont worry I'll send you something for you birthday in a few...

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