tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19575480394936056362024-03-12T21:34:49.901-06:00Kaufusi FamilyKaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-80573712930927926212011-01-03T12:41:00.003-07:002011-01-03T12:57:35.635-07:00Where are they now?Jason is still coaching at Weber State. They didn't finish as high in their conference as they had hoped, but they had a great year. It was a young team and they all fought to the end. Jason LOVES to be back in the coaching scene and we love supporting him!<br /><br />I am still working at Pottery Barn Kids and Gap and the Hospital during the off-season. It it hard at times, but I do enjoy adult interaction! When i am not working I am busy with the kids and their school work, or transporting them between school and soccer and flag football practice/games. I am serving as the Second Counselor in our Ward's Primary Presidency. It is a lot of work, but we have seen so many blessing come from it and I am truly grateful to serve the children in our ward. Our Primary President is moving (BOO!), so it looks like we will be getting released. I have LOVED working with these girls and will miss them so much. <br /><br />Taliana is excelling in school, as ususal. She played soccer this past fall and also participated in Tanner Dance. She has danced with Tanner Dance for the past 2.5 years, and has decided it is time for her to move on. She would rather focus on soccer and hopefully Polynesian dancing or HipHop dancing. She is definitely our dancing queen.<br /><br />Ammon is loving school as well. However, his favorite part is recess. There isn't a day where he comes home covered in MUD! I always ask him why he is so dirty and he says because he plays soccer or football at recess. Boys will be BOYS! He participated in soccer (with Taliana) and flag football this past fall. He is such a great athlete! I wish I could say it was a gift from me, but we all know where he gets it from! hahahah! Ammon is such a great brother and is always helping his sisters. He is so patient with Malia - She bosses him around and he doesn't even complain. <br /><br />Malia is wishing she were in school! She keeps me busy. She loves to play pretend! She will cook in her kitchen, play with her dolls, do our hair, play dress ups. She is 100% girl, and I LOVE it! I'm not going lie.. she is the boss at our house. She went and stayed in St. George for 10 days last October and my sister gave me some advice, "she has to be the boss!" I didn't want to give in, but it truly makes my life easier but just letting her run things. Don't get me wrong, I don't allow her to throw tantrums to get her way, but she knows how to ask nicely. It works!<br /><br />Meesha has found a new friend. He lives across the street and his name is Max. She goes over to his house about 2-3 times a day. Most of the time we have to go and get her or she won't come home. I don't know why we are not good enough for her to stay with us all the time, but the neighbors are so nice to her that it's okay. She is still a cuddler and I love it. <br /><br />So... that's it! Consider yourself offically updated!KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-35928865046986777972011-01-03T12:20:00.000-07:002011-01-03T12:22:03.059-07:00New Year – New GoalsI have decided that one of my new goals for 2011 is to blog more. I used to feel like it was a waste of my time to blog because no one ever reads my blog. But as I looked back through all my old posts, I realized this will be a great journal for my kids when they are older. I am not into scrapbooking – it’s just too over whelming. I would love to publish my blog into a book for our family. I have always been stressed about what to write about and what pictures to post, but this year… it’s all about ME and MY FAMILY! So, I will be writing about our lives and adventures. I am writing this for me! So, if any of you would like to follow along, you are more than welcome! But I am not going to stress about my topics, my pictures, or how perfect or how entertaining my blog will be. Thank you! Wish me luck!KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-76474107438229562692011-01-03T12:19:00.000-07:002011-01-03T12:20:48.542-07:00All good things must come to an end.Jason went back to work this morning and I took the kids to school. Don't get me wrong, I will miss them all terribly, but I am ready to get back on my daily schedule.<br /><br />Malia was really bummed that she didn't get to go to school today. I told her a while ago that she could go to school after Christmas, and this morning she woke up, got dressed, and got her backpack on and said, "okay, I'm ready for school." So... it looks like I need to find a preschool for Malia. I know she is ready for preschool, but I don't think I am ready for her to go just yet. I can't believe my baby is 3 years old!KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-66336563757834993892011-01-03T11:24:00.004-07:002011-01-03T12:18:40.871-07:00December Celebrations<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034308402252706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIawXnAC6I/AAAAAAAABGM/R3PbcsogWtc/s400/DSC03284.JPG" /></div><div>December went by too quickly this year. I put up our Christmas decor the second week in November (the earliest I have ever put it up). But since I knew I was going to be busy working, that was the only time I had to give it 100%. It is always magical to have all the decorations up, but since I work retail (<a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/">pbk</a>), I had been looking at Christmas decor since the middle of October. So... it was such a relief to have it all put away by 1pm Christmas afternoon. It was a great Christmas! My friend gave our family an xbox 360 Kinect. Wow! That thing is TIGHT! Malia can even do it on her own. The kids get money from my mom and dad every year, so they decided to put their money together and buy a new game for the Kinect and one for the Wii. We have had so much fun this past Christmas break playing and hanging out as a family!</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034317370790610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIaw5BREtI/AAAAAAAABGU/_krZtYj_v2s/s400/DSC03280.JPG" /></div><div>This is the before picture. I wish I would have taken an after picture (about 10 minutes later). hahaha<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034321473133826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIaxITV3QI/AAAAAAAABGc/pMpJsBxu9IE/s400/DSC03287.JPG" /></div><div>My parents used to make us line up when we walked into the family room for Christmas morning - so I make my kids do the same thing. They were so excited! (well.. Malia was almost excited)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIaxiN3M0I/AAAAAAAABGs/ZbAtX4o50-o/s1600/DSC03300.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034328429474626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIaxiN3M0I/AAAAAAAABGs/ZbAtX4o50-o/s400/DSC03300.JPG" /></a> Malia got another itty bitty twin from American Girl. I LOVE that she LOVES dolls. It's so fun!</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIaxdgFsMI/AAAAAAAABGk/QvzT3CfeZ34/s1600/DSC03295.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034327163744450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIaxdgFsMI/AAAAAAAABGk/QvzT3CfeZ34/s400/DSC03295.JPG" /></a> It's hard to tell through all the plastic - But Taliana got a <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/dress-frame-jewelry-holder/?pkey=e%7Cjewelry%7C7%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCHNoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">new jewelry stand</a>. She loves jewelry, but it gets everywhere. So hopefully this will help her get organized.<br /><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558038698603416178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIev6YhinI/AAAAAAAABG0/82odHdULUmA/s400/DSC03308.JPG" />Ammon got Fuzzoodles from Malia. He loves to build things!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558038702968387202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIewKpNtoI/AAAAAAAABG8/TwgvHFNltWk/s400/HPIM3435.JPG" />He also got a helmet for his skateboard and scooter. He LOVES to go to the nearby skatepart and ride his skateboard. I've always been nervous about his crashing - so I guess he can crash as much as he wants now that he has this sweet new helmet. :)<br /><div></div></div></div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIexLKY6_I/AAAAAAAABHU/EcxzOJqeoqM/s1600/DSC03337.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558038720287402994" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIexLKY6_I/AAAAAAAABHU/EcxzOJqeoqM/s400/DSC03337.JPG" /></a> I got a new lense for my camera. A 5omm portrait lense. So, of course, everyone had to model for the new lense. These kids are too funny.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIew7uEJQI/AAAAAAAABHM/o3GkbL6M8M4/s1600/DSC03336.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558038716142068994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIew7uEJQI/AAAAAAAABHM/o3GkbL6M8M4/s400/DSC03336.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIewTKeexI/AAAAAAAABHE/0t-aLG-lk0Y/s1600/DSC03331.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558038705255381778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TSIewTKeexI/AAAAAAAABHE/0t-aLG-lk0Y/s400/DSC03331.JPG" /></a> yes, this is all malia cared about - sucking her thumb.<br /><div><div> </div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-74144424662005327742010-11-16T15:46:00.005-07:002010-11-16T16:24:37.268-07:00The Football Life<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540286123518184194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM4CpTywI/AAAAAAAABEY/8bMYRYc762E/s400/HPIM3405.JPG" />So, this is my first year as a "football-wife". I'd love to say it was a breeze, but honestly it wasn't as bad as I had dreaded it to be. It was fun going up to the games and the kids had a blast. I didn't travel with the team to any away games, maybe next year!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM6QtS78I/AAAAAAAABE4/MMX8T_xBawU/s1600/HPIM3398.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540286161652740034" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM6QtS78I/AAAAAAAABE4/MMX8T_xBawU/s400/HPIM3398.JPG" /></a> Peter's #1 fan!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM5yqxWII/AAAAAAAABEw/js4rzUuKd0o/s1600/HPIM3397.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540286153589086338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM5yqxWII/AAAAAAAABEw/js4rzUuKd0o/s400/HPIM3397.JPG" /></a> Malia loved "Waldo" and refused to let anyone near him.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM49NBUbI/AAAAAAAABEo/7nFMWNmbvrY/s1600/HPIM3396.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540286139237224882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM49NBUbI/AAAAAAAABEo/7nFMWNmbvrY/s400/HPIM3396.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM4YcybaI/AAAAAAAABEg/QrR3gpmJ_mg/s1600/HPIM3393.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540286129371245986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMM4YcybaI/AAAAAAAABEg/QrR3gpmJ_mg/s400/HPIM3393.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP2upQp7I/AAAAAAAABFg/91ngFh2PjJk/s1600/HPIM3422.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540289399504283570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP2upQp7I/AAAAAAAABFg/91ngFh2PjJk/s400/HPIM3422.JPG" /></a> its not football without kettle corn. mmmm!<br /></div></div></div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP1205afI/AAAAAAAABFY/_k9UEQG8i0s/s1600/HPIM3420.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540289384520706546" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP1205afI/AAAAAAAABFY/_k9UEQG8i0s/s400/HPIM3420.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP1cvK8LI/AAAAAAAABFQ/ikJ4SG0Exz4/s1600/HPIM3408.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540289377517367474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP1cvK8LI/AAAAAAAABFQ/ikJ4SG0Exz4/s400/HPIM3408.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP0r6_ChI/AAAAAAAABFI/NlPVxLFM2Ig/s1600/HPIM3407.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540289364413581842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP0r6_ChI/AAAAAAAABFI/NlPVxLFM2Ig/s400/HPIM3407.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP0Bh6m9I/AAAAAAAABFA/RxW5pTSj6js/s1600/HPIM3400.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540289353034144722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOMP0Bh6m9I/AAAAAAAABFA/RxW5pTSj6js/s400/HPIM3400.JPG" /></a> But let's be honest... all good things must come to an end so I can regain my sanity and get ready for the next season. I am excited to have a husband/father home. I can't do this single-parent thing for too long. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-23584922569880672392010-11-16T13:08:00.005-07:002010-11-16T17:15:36.833-07:00Malia turned 3!I can't believe Malia is already 3! Where has the time gone? I threw her a party and it was a ton of fun. A LOT of work, but totally worth it. Jason was out of town for a football game. I did make a note that I will NEVER do a party without him again. We work really well together. I plan it all and he entertains. I am NOT an entertainer, but luckily 3 year olds only need balloons to keep them busy. Here are some pictures from the day....<br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540255953057300738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLxb465QQI/AAAAAAAABD4/9V8tGa3feEQ/s400/DSC03054.JPG" />We took her to Nicklecade for her special day.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLxhQn-mPI/AAAAAAAABEQ/Vwwo1XLRswM/s1600/DSC03072.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540256045319756018" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLxhQn-mPI/AAAAAAAABEQ/Vwwo1XLRswM/s400/DSC03072.JPG" /></a> Malia was SO excited that Brittny came to the party.</p><p><br /></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLxevr86iI/AAAAAAAABEI/3VVyLq_I7-4/s1600/DSC03076.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540256002118314530" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLxevr86iI/AAAAAAAABEI/3VVyLq_I7-4/s400/DSC03076.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLxeL30f_I/AAAAAAAABEA/WLRI4x8NO1k/s1600/DSC03056.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540255992504418290" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLxeL30f_I/AAAAAAAABEA/WLRI4x8NO1k/s400/DSC03056.JPG" /></a> I had the kids decorate their own cupcakes and take the plates home as their party favor. It turned out great!<br /><div><p></p><p> </p></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-73410597740404387352010-11-16T12:22:00.004-07:002010-11-16T13:05:45.313-07:00Where do I start?I know! It has been like FoReVeR since I have blogged. Life has been super crazy. Here is a quick update....
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<br />Jason is still coaching the defensive line up at Weber State University. He is LOVING it (and I am learning to love it). They haven't had as good as season as we have hoped, but the Defense had done a GREAT job. Jason is still working at United Airlines, so he is extra busy. When he has a little time off from Weber, he is at the airport catching up on his hours. But I'm NOT complaining... I love the flight benefits!
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<br />I am still working at Potterybarn Kids and Gap. I have taken time off from the hospital during the football season. I was called to be the second counselor in our ward's primary this past May. I was really worried about all the added time it would take, but I have been really blessed these past few months and have noticed that my work schedule and church schedule have worked out great with one another.
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<br />Taliana just finished fall soccer and is totally bummed that it is over! She was a great forward! She is working hard in school and is top in her class. We are SO proud of her. Taliana is still dancing for Tanner Dance, but I think this is end in December as she would rather focus on soccer. What can I say? I tried! She also started playing piano again after taking some time off.
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<br />Ammon finished fall soccer and flag football. Ammon was a great goalie for the soccer team and an all-around awesome player for the flag football team. He was great at running back, quarterback, and a few other positions (that i am still learning the name of). Ammon just started piano this past month and is really enjoying it. However, he doesn't like the fact that he has to get up earlier in the morning now to practice.
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<br />Malia is enjoying her alone time with me! She wishes she were in school, so hopefully we can find her somewhere to go in January. Until then... I really do enjoy spending my days with her and listening to her talk. Which most of her sentences begin with... "Oh my gosh...". hahahaha
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<br />Meesha has found a new friend (Max). She visits him every morning for a few hours - then I have to go and get her because she refuses to come home.
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<br />okay.... now for the moment I'm sure you've all been waiting for.... updated pictures.....
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<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLfSXnPpSI/AAAAAAAABDY/5PlrsRr-ezQ/s1600/HPIM2991.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540235998288389410" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLfSXnPpSI/AAAAAAAABDY/5PlrsRr-ezQ/s400/HPIM2991.JPG" /></a> We took the kids to Hawaii during the summer. A much needed family trip!
<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLfO7Bog2I/AAAAAAAABDQ/YRZxpwKFHmA/s1600/HPIM3200.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540235939074835298" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/TOLfO7Bog2I/AAAAAAAABDQ/YRZxpwKFHmA/s400/HPIM3200.JPG" /></a> Malia finally had her chance to meet the princesses at Disneyland.
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<br />And Taliana and Ammon rode all the "fun" rides with Jason while I waited in lines to see all the princesses. Totally worth it.!</div><div> </div><div>
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<br />KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-48164084259329235882010-03-31T11:24:00.007-06:002010-04-05T16:59:17.059-06:00Taliana's baptism<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OMldCR8FI/AAAAAAAABCs/tpI605Zt7h4/s1600/Taliana%27s+baptism.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454858148753043538" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OMldCR8FI/AAAAAAAABCs/tpI605Zt7h4/s400/Taliana%27s+baptism.jpg" /></a> <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Taliana was baptized by Jason and confirmed by her Grandpa Taylor (Papa T). It was such a special day. I'm happy to say that I'm so happy it is finally over and done with. I prepped for it for 3 months. I made a quilt for her (pictures will be posted later - when I actually take some). It was the hardest quilt I have ever done, but loved every minute of it. I wish I had taken more photos of her special day, but we all know how hectic things get when we have get togethers, so... here are a few of the photos that document her special day.</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454855381796390082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OKEZUaBMI/AAAAAAAABB8/1b17Dz5XkAU/s400/DSC02494.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454856932221883938" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OLepGpliI/AAAAAAAABCk/57hsEIJ843w/s400/DSC02525.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454856922056754946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OLeDPGBwI/AAAAAAAABCc/reaZ3Pkl8qM/s400/DSC02523.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454855386213414498" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OKEpxgdmI/AAAAAAAABCE/S0RxA0FaWA8/s400/DSC02517.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454855403114064402" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OKFou76hI/AAAAAAAABCU/GsgkWMT_rfI/s400/DSC02504.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-27877710011200430052010-03-31T10:09:00.008-06:002010-04-05T17:01:18.798-06:00Taliana's turns 8!<div><div><div><div>Where has the time gone? My sweet Taliana turned 8 years old on March 5th. (yes, I am finally getting around to posting it). </div><div><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454848966789004002" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OEO_jdeuI/AAAAAAAABBk/ckF4Z8bjS7Q/s400/DSC02476.JPG" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>I surprised Taliana and took her to California for the day. I woke her up bright and early at 4:30am and told her to get dressed. I had her outfit laid out - a skirt a made special just for her. And a matching skirt for her American Girl Doll. I told her we were going someplace special just her and I. Jason dropped us off at the airport and we boarded the plane to Los Angeles. </div><br /><div></div><div>Once we arrived we got our rental car and headed towards The Grove. I told her we were looking for someplace to eat breakfast. However, I forgot that it takes about an hour to travel 10 miles in LA traffic. Once I found our destination spot (American Girl Place), I drove in front of the store and asked her if she would like to go in that store after breakfast. She was drawing in her notebook and just said, "okay". Then she looked up and read "American Girl Place" and started screaming! Just the reaction I was looking for. hahahah! She begged, "can we go in there, please, please, please?" The store didn't open for another hour. Thankfully it is next to Farmer's Market (yummy), so we found our parking spot and headed over to Farmer's Market for breakfast. </div><br /><div></div><div>Then it was off the American Girl Place. We were the first ones in the store. I have to admit, I think I was a little more excited than Taliana. I wanted to buy everything I saw! I thought to myself... "why didn't I bring more money??" hahah. But then I remembered we were there for TALIANA'S special day. We walked around the store and looked at everything before Taliana started making decisions of what she wanted.</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454836953542114866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N5TuuNPjI/AAAAAAAAA_c/T4qwy0wm-O8/s400/DSC02451.JPG" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454836971062621474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N5Uv_a9SI/AAAAAAAAA_s/IWXFkXRJCvg/s400/DSC02457.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454836974733712962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N5U9qrXkI/AAAAAAAAA_0/NtEIhprvW0o/s400/DSC02458.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454836958855559026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N5UChB93I/AAAAAAAAA_k/6gFVsGsMG8M/s400/DSC02455.JPG" /> <div>They had a little cafe in the store (this was the waiting area), but we both thought it was a bit pricey and Taliana would rather use her money to buy clothes and accesories for her doll. Is that decor so cute? I would LOVE to decorate Taliana's room like that. I know.. kind of over powering, but I still love it!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454839601999277730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N7t4_mbqI/AAAAAAAABAE/bz9R0qbvyxk/s400/DSC02460.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454839592830645266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N7tW1oNBI/AAAAAAAAA_8/vG2PLUfUyW0/s400/DSC02459.JPG" /> <div>After about 3 hours in the store, we finally made our purchases and walked out. (honestly... it was hard for me to leave without buying more stuff). The store was located in an outdoor mall (similar to Gateway) so we walked around for a little bit. It was nice to just spend time with Taliana. We had great conversations and picked out stuff we would LOVE to buy when we were both rich and had ALL the money in the world. hahaha.</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454839609626461938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N7uVaEBvI/AAAAAAAABAM/OyW1O3oBWZI/s400/DSC02463.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454839617351124962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N7uyLxB-I/AAAAAAAABAU/puf02x4o5HQ/s400/DSC02468.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div>We couldn't leave Cali without a quick trip to the beach. We headed over to Santa Monica Pier. It was my first time, and definitely not my last. Taliana rode the rollercoaster and we both rode the Ferris Wheel. It was so beautiful to look out at the ocean high on the Ferris Wheel. We also had a great view of Malibu. Hmmm... it would be nice to have a beach house over there. hahaha.</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454843745825071618" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N_fF8qIgI/AAAAAAAABAc/tuHQCe__w4Q/s400/DSC02471.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454846408277376978" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OB6EWwP9I/AAAAAAAABA8/6f5OwIxyrEY/s400/DSC02486.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454843766418706434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N_gSqkEAI/AAAAAAAABA0/Tzg0xVRQ7LE/s400/DSC02484.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454843751275751122" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7N_faQM5tI/AAAAAAAABAk/TkO8msQH_pQ/s400/DSC02472.JPG" /><br /><div>Then we headed over to CPK (California Pizza Kitchen) for late lunch/early dinner. Yes, I know we have a CPK here, but Taliana wanted pizza and that was the easiest thing to look for. It worked out perfectly because it was at another outdoor mall. PERFECT! So, after eating we went shopping again. (window shopping, that is).</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454846418611366642" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S7OB6q2kavI/AAAAAAAABBE/q_pvg3ejLXo/s400/DSC02490.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div>It was a perfect day! I loved spending alone time with Taliana. I think I will make this a tradition on all my kids' 8th birthday. I loved it!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-41395234602578960812010-01-29T11:12:00.006-07:002010-04-05T17:02:49.672-06:00Go Wildcats!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2MosZywCFI/AAAAAAAAA-s/aXfLm705ja4/s1600-h/weber.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432230318842054738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2MosZywCFI/AAAAAAAAA-s/aXfLm705ja4/s400/weber.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2Mnp3yP_bI/AAAAAAAAA-k/5tI_jwqqFXw/s1600-h/wildcats.gif"></a><br /><div>We will now be sportin the color PURPLE! (which is one of my fav colors - so fine with me).</div><br /><div></div><div>Jason accepted the Defensive Line Coach for Weber State University. We will be coaching under Coach McBride - which is such an honor. We love Coach Mack! </div><br /><div></div><div>He officially starts February 1st - but has been getting things together up there since the beginning of February. </div><br /><div></div><div>We are planning to stay where we are for another year. We want to keep the kids in their school - which we love too much to say goodbye. And then see what happens after football season 2010. Who knows.... this coaching stuff never leaves you knowing from year to year. But... we will take what we can get.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div></div><div>We are SO SO SO proud of Jason. He only had to do his "internship" for 6 months. There are guys who have been doing theirs for 2, 3, and even 4 years. We feel SO blessed!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>The kids were a little worried about what was going on. Taliana's first response, "does that mean that we have to hate Utah now?" Then the questions started, "What am I going to do with all this RED stuff? I mean, I can't go to the football game wearing Utah stuff. Now we are going to have to go shopping all over again for PURPLE.... well, I guess that will be alright." Then Ammon started in, "PURPLE?!?! That is such a girl color. Why can't they be red? Well, I'm not giving any of my Utah stuff away." It's funny how their minds think. Gotta love 'em.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Soooo... all you Wildcat fans, please call us for tickets so we have people to hang out with at the games :)</div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-84622997692704461962010-01-27T11:43:00.005-07:002010-01-27T12:02:07.708-07:00Sundace 2010<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2CMLuMLZaI/AAAAAAAAA90/9vNKiDgzjL0/s1600-h/HPIM2785.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431495283614377378" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2CMLuMLZaI/AAAAAAAAA90/9vNKiDgzjL0/s400/HPIM2785.JPG" /></a><br />Well... it wasn't as exciting as last year. Jason was busy with recruiting so he only worked Sunday. However, we did go up Friday night just to "hang out". I accidently left my camera in the car, but that was okay because there really wasn't anyone worthwhile.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2CMLOqG7jI/AAAAAAAAA9s/eSlVtr9jWUo/s1600-h/HPIM2782.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431495275149979186" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2CMLOqG7jI/AAAAAAAAA9s/eSlVtr9jWUo/s400/HPIM2782.JPG" /></a>But, I did see this nice piece of EYE CANDY! *sigh* </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2CMKuVc8PI/AAAAAAAAA9k/YAIDA1YWqoE/s1600-h/HPIM2781.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431495266473406706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S2CMKuVc8PI/AAAAAAAAA9k/YAIDA1YWqoE/s400/HPIM2781.JPG" /></a><br />That's right.... <strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">ROBIN THICKE!</span></em></strong> It was heaven!<br /><br /><div><br /><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">ps... for those of you that actually pay attention to this blog.... yes, that is the SAME jacket and scarf from last year. What can I say... it kept me warm. hahahah</span></div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-551704412535226462010-01-04T14:50:00.003-07:002010-01-04T15:07:53.400-07:00Happy HolidaysWe didn't get a chance to send out Christmas card this year (or last - now that it's 2010). So.... I sent out an email card. For those of you who actually read this blog (I'm not sure if there are any at all) - here is the email-card we sent.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423006743307363442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/S0Jj5pViJHI/AAAAAAAAA9E/o74r9mLvJHE/s400/Christmas+card+collage.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Jason just finished his first season with the University of Utah football team as an Administrative Assistant. He has loved it so far and is sad that football season has come to an end. But wait.... we still have recruiting.... spring ball.... recruiting.... summer camp... this is a never ending sport. (not what I initially thought). <br /><br />I have been keeping busy with the kids, my few jobs (PotteryBarn Kids, Gap, University Hospital Emergency Department), and trying to keep a positive attitude and be supportive about football (keyword is "trying")! It has been a challenge, but I know this sacrifice will all work out in the end.<br /><br />Taliana is 7 and in 2nd grade. She LOVES school, learning, socializing, ... the whole lot. Taliana is keeping busy with piano, dance, soccer and drawing.<br /><br />Ammon is 6 and in 1st grade. He loves recess and lunch! Ammon is involved with soccer and flag football and keeping us all entertained with his great sense of humor. (as you can see in some of the photos above).<br /><br />Malia is 2 and WISHES she was in school, but she is home with me (and Grandma Kaufusi). She is growing up too fast. She is learning to talk more and more, and honestly... there is NO WAY to get her to stop! hahaha. Malia is 100% girl. She keeps busy by playing with her dollhouse, dolls, coloring, and doing someone's hair (whether they like it or not).<br /><br />Meesha (our dog) is 4 and just lays around the house. She is definitely living the life! :)<br /><br />As you can see, we are all doing well. We wish to send our love to you and wish you a late Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br /><br />Ofa atu!<br />-The Kaufusi FamilyKaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-38987901933858289732009-09-07T22:16:00.005-06:002009-09-07T22:25:31.513-06:00Hello again!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SqXcZZMG11I/AAAAAAAAA8c/H2wPEFSPqhs/s1600-h/utah.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 116px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 106px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378947658780432210" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SqXcZZMG11I/AAAAAAAAA8c/H2wPEFSPqhs/s320/utah.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Well.... my life has somewhat clamed down since my last post. We sold our townhouse (which is a TRUE blessing in this market). We tried selling it on our own for 2 and 1/2 months and then decided to list it with a realtor. Just 2 days after putting it on the market... we got an OFFER! We are now living in Jason's parent's basement (with a beautiful remodel job by my husband and my brother). THANK YOU!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Jason is now living the football life. He is eating, drinking, breathing and sleeping football. Honestly... we don't even see him anymore. He is working 7 days a week! I know I need to keep telling myself that this is just TEMPORARY (and I know it is), but this has truly been a test of my faith. I struggle everyday, but I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I hope I make it there. hahahah.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As for the kiddos... Taliana has just entered 2nd grade and is LOVING it. And Ammon is now in 1st grade. Malia wishes she is in school and asks throughout the day if we can go to school and get Taliana and Ammon. She misses them so much.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am keeping myself busy by working my several "jobs" and being a single mother. I am SO thankful that Jason's mom is upstairs to help me with the kids. It has been so nice!</div><div> </div><div>I am so excited to get back to the blogging world. Check back for updates!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-36708957143015482312009-04-08T13:58:00.003-06:002009-04-08T17:00:38.778-06:00Living Without!So... we have decided to cut back on our expenses. We are sad to say good-bye to cable & the internet. When I told the kids we were going to be shutting off the cable they were pretty sad, but when I said we would be turning off the internet as well.... they were hysterical! My kids love to go on the internet and play games. But... they can find other things to love now. I am pretty sad to say good-bye to cable because I love love love TLC, Discovery Health, and HGTV. But... I too became a little hysterical when Jason said we would be turning off the internet. "WHAT?!? What am I supposed to do all day?" Jason's kind response... "um, you can play with the kids." ha ha ha ha. <div><br /></div><div>But now that I think about it... it is for the best. I do spend quite a bit of time on the computer, so now I won't be tempted to sit and surf the net all day long. I will be able to finish up my MANY "unfinished" projects. I know it is going to be an adjustment, but it will be for the best. </div><div><br /></div><div>Okay.... I won't be completely without internet. I will be able to get on with my iphone and also when Jason is home I can hook up the internet from his phone. (thank goodness!)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';">Wish us luck!</span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>ps... I will be doing weekly posts for updates, so just check back from time to time. </div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-16323384545876745162009-04-01T12:38:00.008-06:002009-04-01T13:18:59.109-06:00playing catch-up<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO5sADN7lI/AAAAAAAAA78/24z8ebn45ew/s1600-h/DSC01183.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO48IsWxwI/AAAAAAAAA7s/anGuVRKLrbg/s1600-h/DSC01189.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>okay... life has been pretty crazy for the past little while, so I have neglected updating my blog. So.... here you go. It will be a short version because I should really be doing other things right now, but of course, I am procrastinating. That's what I do BEST! </div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319798919575761042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO47o3R8JI/AAAAAAAAA7c/yngMVetQ4pA/s320/DSC01074.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319803153857598898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO8yGyvVbI/AAAAAAAAA8U/Bv7QnSpFx1U/s320/DSC00987.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Taliana turned 7! What?!?!? Where has the time gone? I can't believe she is sever years old already. But... believe me, by the way she acts she should be turning 12. hahahah. She is such a great student and LOVES school. She is still dancing at Tanner Dance. (FYI... they have their show on Saturday May 9th @ 10am at Kingsbury Hall - if anyone is interested). Taliana is also playing soccer and taking piano lessons. She has been very busy lately, but she is really enjoying it all.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319799764536066882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO5s0lhA0I/AAAAAAAAA8E/hw_y6DyubkY/s320/DSC01180.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319798929731340450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO48OsjyKI/AAAAAAAAA7k/X3gIsja-8uU/s320/DSC01189.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Ammon is playing soccer and has become quite the athlete! We all know where those athletic genes came from. (not me!) He is doing great in school as well and can't wait to go to first grade. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319801533682666466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO7TzK7y-I/AAAAAAAAA8M/6WXNWeHQ59U/s320/RBP_4073%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319798932578517506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SdO48ZTYQgI/AAAAAAAAA70/zO3dEfNRsv0/s320/DSC00746.JPG" border="0" />Malia... well... she is still our little princess. (aka... drama queen). She definitely rules the roost around here. She experienced her first sleepover at Todd and Alesi's last weekend. I was worried that she would miss us, but nope.... Alesi said she was an angel. Okay... I'll admit it... I was affraid I would miss her too much. However, I did almost go and pick her up on Saturday morning. It was just too weird having her gone. Taliana and Ammon on the other hand... we couldn't wait to send them over to Todd & Alesi's. hahahah. It was a great weekend, and we were able to get a LOT of stuff done. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well.... we have decided to make a few changes in our life. We are going to sell our house so Jason can go back to school in the fall. He has wanted to ge back to school for over a year now, and we have finally found that NOW is the time to do it. Honestly.... I am sort of jealous that he is going back to school. I wish that were me. There is just something about going to school and learning new things that thrill me. I know.... I'm weird. Anways... for all you readers out there (all 3 of you) ... we are moving. That's the only exciting thing that is going on in our life. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>okay... there you have it folks. Consider yourself updated!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>**ps... the top picture of Malia was taken by my friend/neighbor <a href="http://www.reneebathphotography.blogspot.com/">Renee Bath</a>. She gave me a mini photography lesson. Thanks Renee!</div></div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-72744930952823677162009-02-09T14:30:00.003-07:002009-02-09T14:35:05.779-07:00Advice from Ammon!While we were in California this past weekend we had time to burn while Jason was in meetings. We stopped at a Target so we could walk around and "look" at things. I stopped in the shoe isle to see what they had for clearance (which is always my first stop at Target) and I picked up some REALLy cute shoes and said, "Oh, these are WAY cute!" And Ammon just rolls his eyes and says... "Mom, you need to stop wasting your money." There were too other women on the same isle and they started laughing. And one woman said to the other, "Oh no that boy did NOT just say that to his mother. HAHAHA!!"<div><br /></div><div>Yes... thank you Ammon for your insight, but I think I am doing okay with not "wasting" my money. </div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-11585134629137323152009-02-04T11:22:00.004-07:002009-02-04T11:41:16.793-07:00Happy Birthday Meesha!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SYngr4WvbuI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/9dR8KdcvO7g/s1600-h/DSC00134.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SYngr4WvbuI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/9dR8KdcvO7g/s400/DSC00134.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299013481044864738" /></a><br />I can't believe it has been four years already. I remember the night she was born. I was just leaving the Jazz game with my mom and her friends when I got the call from Jennifer saying that her dog (Sammie) had her puppies. I was SO excited! The first thing I said was... "I get the runt!" I went down the following week and held her for the first time. It was love at first sight. I knew we were meant to be together. Then... after waiting for 8 long weeks I finally took her home with me. Of course Jason knew nothing about me bringing home a puppy until I called him about 10 minutes before I came home with her. Jason was never excited about getting a dog, but I knew Meesha would grow on him. <div><br /></div><div>The first day we got her we went out of buy her a bed. She had fallen asleep on our bed, so Jason (being that wonderful father that he is) puts pillows all around her so she won't fall off the bed while we were gone. It was SO cute! Then at the store he had to feel every single dog bed to see which one was going to be the softest for her. And then when it was time for Meesha to get her vaccines, Jason (of course) had to take her into the vet. I hate it when the kids get shots and so Jason is the one who takes them, so it was only fitting that he do the same for Meesha. I remember one time Jason had to work and so I was left to take Meesha in for a check-up and they told me that they had to draw blood for a blood test of some kind. I called Jason and he came over immediately to hold Meesha in the room while she has getting poked. He says he doesn't really like her, but I catch him from time to time cuddling with her. I know he loves her!<div><br /></div><div>The kids LOVE Meesha too! Meesha loves Taliana and Ammon and tolerates Malia. Meesha had always been my baby until Malia arrived. Meesha has been very jealous of Malia, but Meesha is getting better. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday Meesha! We love you!</div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-32771729406639371372009-01-29T13:59:00.012-07:002009-01-29T14:25:41.555-07:00I've become my mother!<p>The other day while I was doing Taliana's hair we had an interesting conversation...</p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Taliana:</span> "Mom, why do you always talk to yourself?" </li></ul><p><span style="color:#33ccff;"></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#3333ff;">Me:</span> "What do you mean?" </li></ul><p></p><p><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Taliana:</span> "You know... when you are moving your lips and nothing comes out but you are moving your head and eyes." </li></ul><p><br /></p><ul><li><span style="color:#3333ff;">Me:</span> "Oh, all moms do that." </li></ul><p><br /></p><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Taliana:</span> "Does your mom do that?" </li></ul><p><br /></p><span style="color:#33ccff;"></span><ul><li><span style="color:#3333ff;">Me:</span> "Yep!" </li></ul><p><br /></p><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><ul><li><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Taliana:</span> "Oh" -- then she says under her breath... "I hope I don't do that when I'm a mom." Funny thing is... <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>she JUST DID IT</strong>!</span></span> hahahaha! </li></ul><p></p><p>I remember observing my mom when I was younger. She used to talk to herself while she did the dishes (probably because she was upset that she was left doing them by herself - SORRY MOM!) and she used to talk to herself while she was driving. Which is what I have adapted to doing. I used to be SO embarrassed that she would do that (but NOW people are talking to themselves all over the place (aka. bluetooths)).<br /><br />Anyways... I just thought it was funny and a GREAT observation on Taliana's part! Don't worry... ALL moms do that!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ps... Mom, I still love you. I now understand why you NEEDED that time to talk to yourself!</p>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-61891112305308465272009-01-27T13:00:00.004-07:002009-01-27T13:11:09.423-07:00Rude awakenings!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SX9p2F_V-qI/AAAAAAAAA7A/9A8b7n436Rs/s1600-h/DSC00565.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div>This morning was a <span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;">COLD</span></em></strong> </span>morning in our humble abode. We all woke up complaining that we were freezing, so Jason went down stairs to check the thermostat. Low and behold... our gas went out some time during the night. Yep... we didn't even have <strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">HOT</span></em></strong> water to warm up our bodies. Jason tried to restart the pilot light several times but no luck. Then we decided to check the outside meter to see if everything was okay. This is what we found....</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296068070805982322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SX9p2cKtzHI/AAAAAAAAA7I/4eu-raEdu_A/s400/DSC00566.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Our poor little meter was burried under an inch of ice. I don't blame it... I would have shut off too if I were covered in ice. So... we got out all our pans and filled them wih water and started heating them on the stove. We boiled the water and pored it over the frozen meter to try and help the gas come to back life again. (I'm not sure if we are actually allowed to do that, but it worked so I'm not complaining). </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I don't know how people can actually survive living in <em><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33ccff;">COLD</span></strong></em> weather. I don't know if I can take much more of this <span style="font-size:180%;color:#33ccff;"><em><strong>COLD</strong></em></span>. I need to head to the beach and unthaw. </div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-21491894740718568202009-01-19T12:14:00.006-07:002009-01-21T21:03:54.699-07:00Sundance Film Festival 2009<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTUIN-el7I/AAAAAAAAA4k/qDU9KF4l9Cw/s1600-h/HPIM2627.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293088699722930098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTUIN-el7I/AAAAAAAAA4k/qDU9KF4l9Cw/s400/HPIM2627.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Jason worked security at Sundance Film Festival again this year. He worked at the Phoenix Gallery on main street that hosted private parties for the celebs. So... I went up Saturady night to hang out and see if I could spot a few stars. Jason was able to see a lot more, but it was all good. You know... where there are stars there are GREAT sponsers giving out FREE stuff. We came home with a TON of great goodies. (ie., shoes, lotion, make-up, headphones, etc.) Here are a few pics of the stars that were seen.... (we are missing Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock, Hubastank & Pierce Brosnan)</div><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293086997563122882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTSlI79JMI/AAAAAAAAA4E/KEir7vYj1HY/s400/HPIM2619.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Kristie Brinkley</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293087007422180370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTSltqibBI/AAAAAAAAA4U/peXEc31g0qo/s400/HPIM2621.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Deidre Hall (aka Marlana on Days of Our Lives) -- don't you just love how Jason is standing there casually as his friend (turned poparazzi) snaps the picture?? hahahah </div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293089569849119970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTU63culOI/AAAAAAAAA48/jGl9Ha89ewo/s400/HPIM2624.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Westley Snipes (& some other guy, I can't think of his name.)</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293087014534608786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTSmIKRd5I/AAAAAAAAA4c/TKnNIVgVzVI/s400/HPIM2622.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>I can't remember what this guy's name is. I will update when I find out.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293087002086552994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTSlZybNaI/AAAAAAAAA4M/v0pF0B-LlXQ/s400/HPIM2623.JPG" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293088707299632770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTUIqM55oI/AAAAAAAAA4s/7dP3BqDer4s/s400/HPIM2629.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>So... for those who know me... you know that I LOVE the TV series Criminal Minds. So, I will SO excited when I was able to meet Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reed). I also met A.J. Cook's (JJ -Jennifer Jereau) husband. He is from here in Salt Lake. Did you know she is LDS?? She went of a mission and was married to her husband in the Salt Lake temple. She was unable to come because she just had a baby (Makai). Her husband was AWESOME! Jason got his number so we could call him the next time we are in CA. He even said he would take us to visit the set. AHHHHH! He shouldn't have said that... I am DEFINITELY going to call now!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293088716448626114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SXTUJMSMdcI/AAAAAAAAA40/VtWjSXb2wnA/s400/HPIM2630.JPG" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Morris Chestnut & his lady. Why do I always look like a ghost in pictures?? (and my face looks puffy)</div><div> </div><div>So... there you have it folks! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-60254833945599040202009-01-12T16:31:00.004-07:002009-01-12T16:58:13.299-07:00Happy Birthday Keikikalani!<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290558068781452226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWvWiHFLi8I/AAAAAAAAA30/IbJ2I9sYizY/s400/DSC00471.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Just wanted to give a quick shout-out to my sweet niece, Keiki. Happy Birthday! I can't believe you are 12 years old. She is always a big help when she is around and I always look forward to the summertime when Keiki and her sister (La) come and stay with us for a week (or maybe two this year). </div><div> </div><div>Taliana writes, "We love you Keiki. Thank you for being such an awesome cousin. I can't wait until you come and visit us again."</div><div> </div><div>Ammon writes, "Happy Birthday Keiki. Thanks for showing us the 'gummybear' song on youtube." </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290558713794115090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWvXHp8LthI/AAAAAAAAA38/ii9dyIANICM/s400/HPIM1154.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><div>Here are a few pictures I have collected over the years. (however, there are a few GREAT ones I am unable to find without tearing my closet apart.) Also... I know there are a few gaps in the ages of the pictures, but oh wells. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290558059499552002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWvWhkgM_QI/AAAAAAAAA3s/rbQgrccW1Fo/s400/2009-01-12-1643-28_edited.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290558050501771314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWvWhC-9wDI/AAAAAAAAA3k/EZW8AGH3SuI/s400/2009-01-12-1641-57_edited.jpg" border="0" />Keiki and I were the best of friends when she was younger. Those were great times!</div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">(ps... remember when those necklaces were cool?? wow... have times changed. hahahah)</span></div><div> </div><div> </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290558048780446130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWvWg8kkabI/AAAAAAAAA3c/-I3HZ2_yZUw/s400/2009-01-12-1640-16_edited.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-19165204533942035122009-01-12T10:35:00.004-07:002009-01-12T16:20:56.369-07:00Taliana is dancing<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWuB9m3gTvI/AAAAAAAAA3M/W9pcJ4tGQP8/s1600-h/DSC00529.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290465062566151586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWuB8b7exaI/AAAAAAAAA20/uClFhl3sN-0/s400/DSC00519.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Taliana was accepted into Tanner Dance. We are SO excited for her. She has been beggin to dance for a while now but it just hasn't been in our budget. Thankfully Tanner Dance offers scholarships so we applied and we were SO happy to hear it all worked out. </div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290550881854314114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWvP_xsOVoI/AAAAAAAAA3U/oF_NK1Uld2A/s400/2009-01-05-0834-17.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Taliana was so worried about what to wear she made me call the school to see what she was supposed to wear. After getting all the info (and after calling Jennifer so see exactly what a leotard was) we headed off to Target to get the dance clothes. Taliana was so excited that she barely slept the night before. (it was like Christmas morning all over again.) </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>She did great for her first day and can't wait until next Saturday. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">**The only thing that bumms me out is that her class is every Saturday @11:30am. So... that cuts into our weekend travels. Oh well... she only has to do this until May and then she moves up a class and attends during the week. Yeah!</span> </div></div></div></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-75413597324977120512009-01-05T11:36:00.002-07:002009-01-05T11:38:13.853-07:00updateokay... I've finally updated my blog. It has been a hectic few weeks with the holidays and last minute sewing. I'll post some pictures soon of the quilts I made for the kids for Christmas. They all turned out great!<br /><br />Sorry for all the slide shows, but I had a lot of great pictures. Hope you enjoy!KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-18445772082845857872009-01-05T11:14:00.004-07:002009-01-05T11:29:47.806-07:00Christmas<div><div><div><div>Well... we did it! We survived Christmas! We had a very low key day. We woke up and opened presents then had our Christmas breakfast (omlets and potato casserole - my dad's tradition). Then Jason went to work and the kids & I hung out and watched a movie. When Jason got home we hung out some more. I made chicken noodle soup for dinner (my grandma's tradition) and took some over to Jason's mom's house and then came back and ate and hung out some more. It was a PERFECT day!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWJOKai7D4I/AAAAAAAAA1k/dZYElFKUe-s/s1600-h/HPIM2576.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287874853317840770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWJOKai7D4I/AAAAAAAAA1k/dZYElFKUe-s/s400/HPIM2576.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><p>The kids all dressed in their Christmas pajamas</p><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876235882017170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWJPa4_6MZI/AAAAAAAAA1s/V-FfKOdG1zs/s400/HPIM2586.JPG" border="0" /><br />Christmas morning - all ready to come down the stairs<br /><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876238731714018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWJPbDnVHeI/AAAAAAAAA10/X7KwXKI6Ihk/s400/HPIM2591.JPG" border="0" />It looked like a tornado has ripped through our house with all the wrapping paper everywhere. I tried to be more organized like my mom always was. (she always had a garbage bag ready and a bag for the bows and a place for the boxes to be saved for the next year). But... it didn't happen. I was able to get a garbage bag, but it wasn't really used until everything was opened.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876761818848338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWJP5gRBXFI/AAAAAAAAA18/8i5bqGJJPAs/s400/HPIM2599.JPG" border="0" />Malia got a new baby from Ammon for Christmas. She screamed until it was finally free from the box. She loves her new baby and gives it loves constantly. Thanks Ammon!</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876772352044514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWJP6HgVLeI/AAAAAAAAA2E/BJsVZhaui1s/s400/HPIM2608.JPG" border="0" />Santa brought Taliana & Ammon ipod shuffles. They were SO excited to finally have their OWN music to listen to. Unfortunately.... Ammon's ipod was washed in the washer with his jeans a few days later. However... he didn't seem to mind. Maybe Santa should have thought of something different for him. hmmmm.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287876774846051442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jx3Kv2Axxtg/SWJP6Qy8tHI/AAAAAAAAA2M/w3-VBcn-bXk/s400/HPIM2609.JPG" border="0" />The kids always love spending time with Grandma Kaufusi. They begged all day long to go to her house so they could tell her all about Christmas. But they were able to talk to her throughout the day on the phone, so that was good.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><p> </p></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957548039493605636.post-50018486531756613922009-01-05T10:32:00.002-07:002009-01-05T10:32:35.521-07:00New Years Day<div><embed src="http://widget-f8.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=144115188094864120&site=widget-f8.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=144115188094864120&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f8.slide.com/p1/144115188094864120/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=144115188094864120&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f8.slide.com/p2/144115188094864120/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=144115188094864120&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f8.slide.com/p4/144115188094864120/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>KaufusiFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06970387863113325393noreply@blogger.com0