Another One Bites the Dust

Congratulations to Whit and Jim! We are so excited to have Fun Bobby in the fam and for the "fun.....spirit" he brings to our lives. We had a great time with everyone in San Diego. Wish we could have stayed longer. Best wishes and our aloha to Team Baby.

A nice stroll down the O-side pier.


Clara and me getting in some swing time by the oceanside pier. We are so happy.

Getting to know our neighbors

I don't know who made this, but I love them. It is dead on- hilarious. So enjoy this insight into the people inhabiting Hawaii with us.
- christian

2008 Hawaii Barbie

Mattel recently announced the release of limited-edition Barbie Dolls for the Hawaii market:

'Hawaii Kai, Portlock Barbie'
This princess Barbie is sold only at specialty stores in Hawaii Kai. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a cookie-cutter house. Available with or without tummy tuck, face lift and mammary enhancement. Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with the augmented version

'Kailua Barbie'
The modern day homemaker Barbie is available with a Minivan, matching gym outfit and 2 children. Traffic jamming cell phone and soccer bags sold separately.

'Waipahu Barbie'
This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife, a Chevy Silverado with dark tinted windows, and a Meth Lab Kit. This model is only available after dark and must be paid for in cash (preferably small, untraceable bills) ..unless you are a cop, then we don't know what the hell you're talking about.


'Diamond Head, Kahala Barbie'
This Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2. Included are her Starbucks cup, credit card and Waialae Country Club membership. Also available for this set are Shallow Ken and Punahou School Skipper. You won't be able to afford any of them.

'Wahiawa, Schofield, Wheeler Barbie'
This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR t-shirt and Tweety Bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six-pack of Bud Light and a Hank Williams Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's butt when she is drunk. Purchase her pickup truck separately and get a Confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely free.

'Ewa Beach Barbie'
This collagen injected, rhino plastic Barbie wears a leopard print outfit and drinks cosmopolitans while entertaining friends. Percocet prescription available as well as warehouse conversion condo. Sold only at stores in Waikele.

'Big Island (Kona Town) Barbie'
This tobacco-chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased beer-gutted Ken out of Waipahu Barbie's house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, and a see-through halter-top. Also available with a mobile home.

'Kauai (or Puna) Barbie'
This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair, archless feet, hairy legs and armpits, no makeup and Birkenstocks with white socks. She smells like Patchouli oil and prefers that you call her Willow. She does not want or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two Kauai Barbies and the optional 1988 Subaru wagon, you get a rainbow flag bumper sticker for free.

'Kalihi, Palama Barbie'
This Barbie now comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories include a framed GED Certificate, books of Food Stamps and bus pass. Gangsta Ken and his 1979 Caddy were available, but are now very difficult to find since the addition of the infant.

'Haleiwa, Waialua Barbie'
She's perfect in every way. We don't know where Ken is because he's always out a-huntin' or out a-surfin'.

'Waikiki Barbie/Ken'
This versatile (mahu) doll can be easily converted from Barbie to Ken by simply adding or subtracting the multiple snap-on parts. She / He comes with a running, open-ended tab at Hula's Bar and Grill.

Not a Baldwin?

Did anyone else think that Bill Pullman was a Baldwin? I'm so confused. My whole life I thought he was a Baldwin until this weekend when I was watching Newsies and found out his real name. Yes, I was watching Newsies, no need to laugh. I tried to get Christian to watch it with me by telling him Batman was in it, (Christian Bale is the star but he is about 12 years old.) He didn't buy it. Anyways, he looks like he could be a Baldwin right? I'm not crazy right? This world is filled with so many surprises.

Picture of the Week

Driveway entrance to the Pauling Home, designed by Vladimir Ossipoff.
We were driving up Round Top Dr. and Christian recognized this entrance from his Ossipoff book and the Ossipoff exhibit we went to. We stopped to take pictures and started walking up the drive way to see more, but when we heard a small noise from above, we immediately turned around and ran to the car. So brave.

Step Up!

It's pretty sad that my dance class is coming to an end next Friday. I'm having too much fun! This hip hop class was not easy to get into, I had to hang out on the waiting list for awhile. Now that we are coming to a close on our 12 session class, it's down to two of us girls. Apparently, not every one could handle the heat. :) ha ha. Private Dance Class! Even better. Last night we learned a new Chris Judd count (J-Lo's ex). It kind of went down like this picture, rain and all. Christian was hollering at me from the crowd, waving his hands in the air and pumping his fists. We'll see if I sign up for summer session, I don't know if my body can handle it.

Here's a little preview of Mr. Wade Robson himself, advertising his fugly shoes but I love watching this guy dance!

Come play with us!

On Saturday we hiked out to this beautiful swimming area around the corner from Sandy's Beach. It was so warm outside and the water was so refreshing, it felt like a swimming pool. In fact, the ocean was so clear, you didn't need goggles. You could swim under the water with your eyes open and see everything pretty clear. If you looked out into the ocean, you could probably see over 50 whales playing around. Pretty amazing day and I needed to document it.

Not too excited about Christian taking pictures of me here.

My ABCs!

Tagged by Ms. Stormi.

A- Attached or Single? Attached
B- Best Friend? Christian
C- Cake or Pie? German Chocolate Cake with homemade frosting (made by Christian's mom.)
D- Day of Choice? Definitely Saturdays
E- Essential Item? Parmesan Gold Fishies
F- Favorite Color? I love wearing black, but I guess my fav right now is orange or pink.

G- Gummy Bears or Worms? Chocolate covered gummy bears
H-Hometown? Orange County, California
I- Favorite Indulgence? Japanese or Mexican Food
J- January or July? Probably July. January is kind of depressing because it means that Christmas is over and you have to wait another whole year. Plus July is Christian's birthday.
K- Kids? Hopefully in the near future.
L- Life isn't complete without? Christian's dance moves.
M- Marriage date? 8/9/02
N- Number of brothers and sisters? 1 older brother and 2 younger sisters. Love and miss them all!
O- Oranges or Apples? Oranges
P- Phobias and Fears? Being chased by a flying roach. It happened to Christian and I can see the effects it had on him.
Q- Quote? "It's so hot in here" - Christian just said that when he walked in
R- Reason to smile? I have an amazing family
S- Season of choice? Spring
T- Tag three people? Alisa, Courtney, Tasha

U- Unknown fact about me? I think I used to be a dancer in my first life. I'm always thinking about it and I always have a new dance routine in my head, but when I try it, it doesn't look as good as it does in my head.
V- Vegetable? potatoes
W- Worst Habit? Brushing my teeth too much (or Christian just said, "stretching out your face", sad). I can't help my quasimoto faces.
X-ray or Ultrasound? X-rays I guess
Y- Your favorite food? I secretly love Top Ramen and I consider it a treat when I eat it. I can't eat too much of it because of all the sodium so I can only eat it sparingly. Also, Japanese and Mexican Food.
Z- Zodiac Sign? Leo

Hanging on for his life.

This poor little gecko appeared on our windshield while we were driving to the North Shore on Saturday. He almost blew away a couple of times but soon found safety under the hood of our car. He was cute.

Busted!

I have definitely learned my lesson and I am now afraid to drive on the road. Last month I was driving into town to pick Christian up from work. The sun was in my eyes and it was really hard to see and I almost hit a pedestrian crossing the road. Unfortunately, the pedestrian was a police officer...on duty. So I felt really bad, waved at him to let him know I saw him and I was sorry. Two blocks later I get the tap on my window. He ran after me, pulled me over and sent me to court.

This morning was my court date and it was really terrifying. I thought the whole experience was going to be informal and quick, but instead we had a courtroom filled with people who were silent. When the judge arrived, we all had to stand up, "All Arise". We had to go up one at a time in this dead silent courtroom and talk in a microphone and explain to the judge our side of the story. Long story short the Judge fined me $150 plus a $40 admin fee. Lame! My fine was one of the highest in the room. Apparently they passed this new law because pedestrians were getting hit all the time and I had to pay the price, even though I didn't hit anyone. Lesson learned.

"Here on the North Shore we treat friends mo better." - Turtle (North Shore)

The 'Others'

Christian is convinced that we have a slipper thief. But for some reason, this slipper thief is only taking the right slipper, and is leaving the left. He discovered our right slippers missing a couple of days ago from our porch.

Just this morning, I spotted Christian's right camo slipper out in the yard, but he still thinks that someone came and picked it up and moved it. Who knows what the 'Others' have planned next. We will keep you posted.

So Tu-Tu!

Miss Addi Boo and I had the best time together. We went shopping, played kick ball, danced to Yo! Gabba Gabba, and fed the dogs gold fishies and string cheese.

This little girl melts my heart! I love that Addi pretends to be camera shy for a second in this video, and then she counts in her famous low scary voice.

Tis the Season...to get Married

Sweet Stephani got married this weekend at the Newport Beach Temple to Mr. Anthony Strike. They are a match made in heaven! I couldn't have been happier for her.

Steph's Bridal Shower was held at my mom's house. Check out this candy bar! Amazing little party favor that my mom put together.




My family at the reception. Only one more blonde left.



My two new favorite girls! Instant friends.

Congratulations Steph and Anthony!

Valentines Day away from my Valentine

This year for Valentines Day I was in California for a wedding, and I was sad because my Valentine was not there with me. My dad surprised everyone and got us all tickets to go see Wicked! (Actually, he secretly forgot to get me a ticket because he forgot that I was going to be in town. I had to remind them that I was coming out, which proved to me how excited they all were for my visit. :) Thank goodness he found me a seat right next to them. Dad to the rescue!). It turned out to be a great night. We went to Kobes for dinner and then headed off to LA for Wicked, which was AMAZING by the way!

Our chef, Danielson, (on the left) was pretty awesome on the grill.

Manoa in the Rain

It was a challenge walking down to our car this morning for church with only one umbrella. It didn't help that my heel broke through our wooden porch and I got stuck. Christian was a great sport and helped me out of the hole. It's no wonder Manoa is so green! We love the rain here, but I'm secretly excited for spring/summer.