School Pictures

While a couple months overdue, we have completed our move and are enjoying life in Hawaii.  We are settled in at school and mom and dad seem to really be enjoying their jobs.  The scenery is out of this world!!!!  We spend tons of time outside and love every second of it.  There is no lack of awesome beaches to hit and now that winter is starting to creep up on us, the waves are just killer.  Abby and I are inspired by Soul Surfer and may try to convince mom and dad to hook us up with lessons.  We will see.

So, I started the second grade and love my teacher.  She is very smart and thinks I am pretty cool.  Abby is in Kindergarten and is doing really good.  She really enjoys reading and gets a kick out of recognizing words on her own.  I think she is pretty smart (but please don't tell her I said that).

Mom is in Texas right now accepting an award for being awesome.  Not sure what the deal is, but her school sent her to some fancy schmancy conference and she got a pretty outfit to wear.

Dad is dad.  While mom is gone, it is safe to bet that we are not going to be as clean and well fed during the week he is in charge.

There has been so much going on over the last several months that I am not going to have time to detail it.  Suffice to say, we are very busy and happy. We have made some really good friends and don't even think about  the potential of having to leave in a couple years.  That will be very sad.

We just got back from our swim lessons today and are looking forward to going to the beach tomorrow to see Hal and Tamra.

Okay, that is enough from me.  Dad wants to get back to playing on the computer and I am in his way.

Manchi out!!

School Picture - 2011 - 2nd Grade

School Picture - 2011 - Kindergarten

A couple more pictures

Daddy asked that we put these picture up from yesterday. We went to the pool in the morning and then to a blues festival in the evening. At both places, we had a blast. Abby's swim class asked me to come in and teach them a few things. I think mommy and Granny were besides themselves with this unusual responsibility I was given. Fear not, I was aces in my performance. I am sure the tikes are better swimmers because of me.




At the swim lesson


Being goofy


More silliness

~ The Manchi

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Granny is here!!!

Hi everyone, Abby here. Hope everyone is doing great!!!

So, this has been the best week ever (please don't be upset mommy and daddy)!!! Granny came to visit us for the first time In a VERY long time. Suffice to say that Grace and I missed her very much. Also suffice to say that we have been so spoiled in these last few days.

The week started off with Granny and I hanging out together. Mommy and Grace did their thing at school and work, while Granny and I got our shopping on. We got clothes, a raincoat, an new umbrella, some craft stuff and stuff to make little bunt cakes. I was in charge of decorating them and I used lots of sprinkles. The next day Grace and I both stayed home with Granny and we went to the beach. We LOVED it!!! When we got back, we went to the pool and even got a haircut. Mine is pretty much the same, but you should check out Gracie's!!! She looks so grown up!!!

On the next day, I unfortunately had to go to school so that Grace and Granny could hang out together. They also got their shop on and did some pretty cool crafts. (I think Granny probably had more fun with me, but it is not a competition - so I hear). Anyways, on Friday we both went to school so that mommy and Granny could have a girls day out. They went back to the beach and hung out with Aunt Pam (us girls would have liked to have seen Aunt Pam, but we got snubbed.). However, when we got home we had to get ready 'cause we ladies had another adventure to enjoy. We got to got to go to the zoo and check out the dinosaur exhibit. It was AMAZING!!!

So, today was swim lessons and chillin' at the house with Granny while mommy had some alone time. She so deserves it. Tomorrow we go to church and hopefully get to take Granny out for a birthday dinner. Unfortunately she has to fly home on Monday night. Just thinking about it makes me already miss her.

As you can see, we have had an action packed week. The only thing in my mind that would have made it better was if daddy was here to be with us. The good news is that he will be here soon and I have it on good authority that he is going to get lots of hugs. From what I hear, all he is doing is sulking in his loneliness in cold Newport. He keeps saying he has some big paper that is keeping him really busy (then he winks like it is really not keeping him as busy as it probably should). Whatever. The faster he gets back, the faster we go to Hawaii. We are very excited.

Okay, I have run my mouth long enough. I know that most of you only check in to see the pics. With that said, enjoy the rest of your weekend and remember to give your mommies and daddies (and grannies) a bunch of hugs. (oh, and Grace says hi)

The Meatball




























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Hello Spring!

Hello Everyone!!!!!

Abby and I hope that is all going well for you. We have been doing great and are loving life. Looks like the cold of winter is behind us (mostly because mommy has taken the doors of the jeep and she has dared winter to rear it's ugly head!!! Unfortunately, I don't care for the doors to be off, regardless of the weather. Abby does like it and she and mommy are kindred spirits due to this mutual enjoyment.

So, we have had a busy couple months. Aunt Alex came down for a whole week and we had a blast. Again, in an effort to force summer in, we made several trips to the beach and played in the pool. If I was completely honest, I would say it was just a bit too chilly for such adventures, but please do not tell my mom. She is convinced the weather is perfect. We also went out for dinner when she was here to celebrate mommy's birthday. We had so much fun!!!

I had a dance competition a few weeks ago, and despite my lack of love for the shirt I had to wear, I ended up having a great time. I will make sure a video of my moves are posted on the blog. What was most cool about the dance was that daddy was able to come home for that weekend. I am not certain, but I think I saw a tear or two in his eyes when I walked back from the dance. I tell him that it was nothing, but he seems to be overly proud of me. I will see if I can get that to translate into something tangible, like clothes and shoes.

Abby is doing great. She has become quite the artist. Every day, she probably comes home with tons of pictures her and her friend , Ava, make. Her favorite thing to draw is rainbows. But lately she like to draw the family and is really doing a great job. Abby is probably the best sister in the world. She thinks that I am amazing and how can I argue with that?

Okay, there is not much else to say. We are counting down the days before going to Hawaii and can't wait to see the ocean over there. Wish us luck, rather say a prayer that we can get into the school we applied to. Supposedly there is alot of competition.

Until the next post, have a nice day!

The Manchi

My dance video


















































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A Bayshore Walk

Dad came home for the weekend and it was AWESOME!!!!  We went to Dunkin Donut and then bought some cool stuff to make a dress and pillow.  After a grilled cheese sandwich lunch on Saturday, we played around while daddy worked on mommy's computer.  Mommy met some friends for dinner that night while we gals got to play with daddy.  On Sunday, we went to the late service at church and then to First Watch for lunch.  We are pretty excited because they built a new one down the street from the house and, well,  we love it!!!!  After that and some grocery shopping, Daddy took us to Bayshore to get some exercise.  Needless to say, when it was bedtime we were tuckered out.  We asked Daddy to take some pictures of us out there which we posted below.  As well, Daddy offered to take a couple videos of us.  Nothing terribly special, but something to help us remember our day.

We hope everyone is having a great weekend and enjoying the extra day off.  I know mommy and daddy enjoyed sleeping in till 9:30.  They must really appreciate that Abby and I let them.  Mind you, by 9:30 we were starting to get a bit bored and decided it was time for them to wake up.  

Okay, we are socked in with the rain.  Figured I would take the break and show you some pictures.

Grace (and Abby)

It was a really nice day!!

Thing 1 and Thing 2

Nothing else to say here.... we are the Things, hear us roar!!!!