Sunday, May 19, 2013

Tevi's Preschool Graduation (times two)

Tevi attended "free" preschool every Thursday with these cuties. It was at no cost to me since we five moms simply rotated hosting/teaching duties and all chipped in for supplies. Even though Tevi was the only boy, he really enjoyed playing and learning with such fun girls!

Tevi on the first day of preschool in September.
On the first day.
And the last day!  Tevi, Brooklyn, Bailey, Mackenzie, Charly
Tevi has also been attending Miss Sherry's ABC Kids Preschool every MWF and has loved it. At the graduation they sang several of the songs they learned during the year and showed they learned their letters, colors, numbers, and days of the week.

Excited to jingle the bells while singing.
Waiting patiently for his name to be called.
Mr. Tevita K.P. Funaki is now a preschool graduate.
With his second cousins Maizey and Maren.
With his buddy Elijah (and a cookie in his mouth).
with teacher Ms. Sherry

Sunday, May 12, 2013

First piano recital

Makai and Ame have been taking piano lessons with our neighbor, Lauren Thomson, since October. They really have made good progress and enjoyed working on their pieces for their first recital. After all was said and done, they were most excited about the refreshments, of course.

Makai played "Money Can't Buy Ev'rything" and "The Snake Charmer" (think "there's a place in France where..." but Makai doesn't know that little gem YET).
Ame played "Water Lilies" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" (from The Lion King).
Contrary to what it may seem, Makai is not the oldest student!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

For time and eternity

Aki's younger sister Melinda married Jade Collier in the SLC Temple on May 3. It was a small and simple affair, especially for a Tongan celebration, but was a beautiful day (weather and happenings)!


Ame and Makeili
Mr. and Mrs. Collier
The couple with Vaha, Tevi, Ame, Makeili, Kelepi, Makai, and baby Vita
Tevi escorted Lila in the line. They were so darling and played together all night long.
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Uncle Junior flew in from Hawaii for the event. He left his wife home with their newly born baby, cousin Lopi.
Beautiful!
Another great shot.
The party was so festive and fun. Here, Makeili is doing a tauolunga dance.
With the parents (who look very short).
Congratulations! Welcome to the family, Jade!