Mamo & Booboo & Grandkids

Mamo & Booboo

With the Kiddos: Naia, Lilliana, Leilani, Jaedyn, Kainoa & Lafai

Purcell Family Pics 2008

Purcell Family Pictures 2008

Hope you enjoyed them!

There were a lot more,

but here are these for now!

uh..Halloween??

Okay, yes I know it's the new year already, and I'm only now posting the Halloween pictures! I've been slacking. Can't seem to keep up alright. But here goes...I've got to do this so maybe next week I can get to Thanksgiving, and then Christmas and then New Year and then so on!! Hopefully I'll be done by next Christmas! Just kidding.

Well this year for Halloween we had a vampire, little red riding hood and a soccer player. So creative, huh? I'm just not that into it I guess! But they had a blast figuring out what they wanted to be, thanks to Grandma Marty(that's who supplies the costumes annually). They had good fun like usual. We trick-or-treated with cousins and friends, ate lots of candy, and hit the hay shortly after. It was great!

Back...again!

Then: Horace Mann Middle School

Now: Trevista @ Horace Mann ECE-8

Never in a million years would I ever have thought I'd be back in my old middle school stomping grounds...as a STAFF member!!

Yup, back...again...only cuz it pays the bills!! Just Kidding!

Yes, many many moons ago, I once attended Horace Mann Middle School as a teenie weenie! Now, almost 30!, I'm here once again as a para! Boy does it bring back memories, especially ones that I'd thought I'd forgotten for good. It's amazing how different things trigger certain memories!

Well no longer is it a middle school, but it is in it's first year as a ECE-8 school. It's very strange to see 4 year olds mixed in with 14 year olds. (Well actually, the 14yos act like 4 yos) I worked at Remington Elementary last year and was fortunate continue my job this year at this school. It's really funny because after all these years, there is one person that is still here that I knew back in middle school. Mrs. B was and still is a para here. And I work with her!! How funny life is sometimes.

Well, the job is hard at times. I'm trying to adjust to the middle school aged children here. I always told myself I would NEVER work in a middle school, yet here I am..with middle school aged kids. But at least I have the younger kids to keep me sane! At least Naia (who is an ECE student here) can say she went to the same school as mommy!!!
So here's to a new school year!!! But this time I'm NOT the student!!

YOU GOTTA LOVE DA KIDDOS!

On a recent venture to McDonalds, our 4 year old, Naia, graciously asked to give the prayer before going in. We were a little taken back by the fact that the 4 year old had to halt us with her little lungs from the back, back seat and remind all of us the important duty of prayer. Eddie and I looked at each other with an "uh oh, our child is reminding us of what we should be reminding them!" look and happily said, "Sure, go ahead, Naia!"

So she proceeded with a very proud tone and began her prayer...She thanked Heavenly Father for the day and the somewhat repetitious things four year olds have the capacity to remember to tell and ask Heavenly Father. She asked for all her family to be good, and then for mommy, daddy and Kainoa and Jaedyn to be safe and not die...which is so sweet to say...but then...(which I think was the funniest yet sweetest thing to say) she went on to say, "and please bless mommy so that she can be a princess!" OH I LOVE THIS GIRL! How kind and dear that my child wishes that I could be a princess! I expected her to ask is SHE could be a princess, but yet she asked if her mommy could be one. Oh bless her little heart! How children touch your heart in unexpected ways! You gotta love the kids!

** PRINCESS **

Back to School

It's back to school for us. And boy is it BUSY! We're back into the swing of things and the older they get, the harder it is. Kainoa has now entered 3rd grade. Mrs. Zott is his teacher. He is enjoying it a lot. Although, being the child of Eddie Maldonado, he sure has taken after him in his schoolroom manners-he messes around a lot. Yup, just like his daddy, I say. I should know, because I did attend class with Mr. Maldonado. They are smart boys, but like to mess around a little too much at times. Kainoa has a lot on his plate this 3rd grade year. Lot's of homework this year and it sure isn't easy. But I'm sure it'll be a great year for him!

Jaedyn is now entering 1st grade. Having been in all day Kinder, he is used to the longevity of the school day. His teacher is Ms. Herrera(Kainoa/Lilli's 1st grade teacher too). He likes school and I'm glad. Although, he too, takes after the men in the family. They all like to mess around and unfortunately it gets them in trouble, especially at school. But he is doing well with his work.
Kainoa and Lilli on the first day of school

Big brother with little sis
Little big brother with little sis

This is Naia

(sorry for the sideways pic)

And this is her first year of school. She goes to ALL day ECE. She was so excited. This picture was taken when she came home from her first day. A little rough lookin' and it was a little rough for her also. She is defintely my child. Very shy and likes to cry A LOT. She's had a hard time saying goodbye in the mornings, but it's gradually getting better. I can visit her during the day now without her crying when it's time for me to go. So the going is slow, but if you ask her she says she likes it.

So things are very, very busy in our household. Mommy is back to work. Daddy is working 2 jobs and is in charge of the children (getting to school etc.) during the day. Kids are in school and homework piles during the week. Soccer for all three kids is underway. And all the things inbetween make life a bit hectic. But it's all worth it in the long run.

Babies Galore!

Well...there are so many babies coming into this world within the next few months to mothers I know and some are already here. It's so very exciting! Here's a little run down of people I know right now that have or will be having little bundles of joy!

• Cousin Gigi - had a little girl, Tehani
• Cousin Holly(cousins' wife) - had a little boy(few hours ago), ? name
• Friend Steph - had a little boy, Marcus
• Friend Becca - had a little boy, Austin (and many of her sisters have also had babies within the last few months; many which I've met)
• Cousin Charmay - will be having a girl, we think, in October
• Cousin Stephanie (cousin' wife) - will be having a girl, in September
• Friend Bernie - will be having a boy, in December, Xavier
• Friend Kimi - will be having a baby, not sure when Nov??
• Cousin Bianca(Eddie's cousin) - will be having a baby, not sure when
• Cousin Kawika - had a little boy, Kani?

That's my list, for now anyway. Who knows who will be next and when. Can't wait to see all these little bebes.