Well, here's a funny one about you. Just last night, you took a shower on your own as usual, and I was doing the last minute laundry and folding. Well, you came over to me in an apologetic tone, hands around my leg. "Mama, I'm so sorry, please don't be upset with me". While I'm folding the clothes, Tata is sitting on the bed. You have our attention now. I calmly say "what did you do?" and you say "promise not to be mad at me?" I said "just tell me Anna." Suddenly, you show me your thumb. it was cut. I asked, "what happened?" and you said in a quiet, almost in tears voice "I used your shaver". :D Tata and I dropped what we were doing and I stayed calm while your Tata started to laugh. You began to cry even more. I laughed inside so hard, it was hillarious! You asked if you were going to die and I said no. :P I think you learned your lesson. But here's the best part. I asked, Anna, where did you shave? and you said so innocently and serious "on my arms". I looked at your arm and there was ONE STREAK going all the way up your arm. We laughed sooooooo hard, it was HILLARIOUS! Of course, you didn't feel the same. It's not like you have a lot of hair, but there was a faint line up your arms. I still can't stop laughing over the thought! But you won't let me take a pic! lol I love you!

Hello my Love,

Today was "pajama day" at school. How cool is that? I never had a pajama day, course, some of the kids looked like they just woke up and came to school lookin' like they had. hahaha. I thought you looked so cute today along with the other kids coming out from school with their pajamas on. This was made possible from you and your students efforts of reaching 2 million minutes of reading time. You said that once you reach 3 million, your school has promised to have a "water fun" day and somehow, I think you will absolutely love that! :)

This second picture of you was taken today after your ice skating practice. It was time for homework and you were telling me about the bengal tigers and how large they are. I love this picture because of the way the sun hits your beautiful skin. You are an excellent student. Continue to study hard my love and be a good girl. Always remember the best part of our day. what is it? That's right! "right now" :) with you. Keep smiling and doing everything you want to do. Be Happy and I will too.

Love you Anna,

me, Mama.

Hello my Love! :)

Just thought I'd post a picture of me so you know just who's talking to you. I love you and can't wait to pick you up from school in an hour! Waile'a can't wait to take a walk either. See ya soon!

love, mama.

Back on track. Valley Crest Elementary School in West Valley City, Utah. February 16, 2010 @ 08:15am. Have a wonderful day at school my love!

Thankful for Papa

I made you grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. Turns out you really liked it and asked who taught me how to make these delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. At first you thought it was Grandma but I told her that it was Papa! She instantly replied "tonight Mama, when we say our prayer, let's talk to Papa and tell him Thank You for teaching you how to make these delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, ok?" That made me smile. :) That you would think of Papa even after he's been gone for a while.

Anna's Prayer:

"Father in Heaven, thank you for being with us and making it such a beautiful day. Thank you for my Mama. and I said "thank you for my Anna" and thank you for watching over us and making it a happy day today. And thank you for Papa, thanks Papa, for teaching Mama how to make those delicious grilled cheese sandwiches that tastes so YUMMY. I love you, in Jesus name, Amen."

Thanks Dad. I miss your strength, funny humor and warm eyes and smile.

This is your room. It took 6 years to complete but we finally did it! You started to sleep in your own room from the moment we bought and laid out your bed. It's so amazing how fast you adapt to your environment, considering you have your say about it. (that must come from your fathers side hehehe) It's a raining Monday but we seem to be managing just fine. The house is clean for the most part and we're taking a break. You are writing a letter to Grandma Pola and I find it rather cute that you inquire how she's doing. Valentine's day was yesterday and your cousin Le'a bought you the cutest white heart shaped pillow to go with your bed. It has pastel colors with "Love" on it. I think she loves you a lot, what do you think? Well, this picture shows you with "my" oops, "our" laptop in your room. I thought it was so cute to find you busy playing games, so I had to capture this precious moment of you.

You just had 3 weeks off track and I must say after the first week, you were begging to get back to school. Your reading has exceled tremendously and your math? Well let's say you went from testing 4/36 in five minutes to 36/36 in 4:20 minutes. You are AWESOME! Keep up the good work my love. Remember, success comes from hard work, dedication, and discipline. I read in a magazine, an article about this tennis pro from Serbia, and they asked her how did she become so successful? She said even though practice was undoubtedly a factor in her success, she said there was two things that led to her success..... "commitment and dedication". And when I think of it, she's right! You can be anything you want in life, as long as you are committed, and dedicate your time and efforts into getting where you want to be. Think about this Anna. Apply this to your own life and you will be successful. I love you. Be true to yourself. And love openly.

Ringing in the New Year 2010

Her finished "volcano" masterpiece.



Anna and her Volcano


"Mama, do you know how much I love you?" you ask. I reply with a nod of my head, followed by a shy "no". "1,000 infinitys" and just yesterday it was "more than the sun and the moon, even MARRRS!" It took all I had to withhold the joy and excitement from coming out as a laugh. :)

Monday we had a momma and daughter day. You made a list of things we would do and made it clear, it was just "you and I". We went to Honey Nails and got our feet massaged and painted, followed by our manicures. You chose silver for your nails and I asked you to pick out a color for me. It was a cool lavender which actually brought me quite a bit of compliments from others. Thanks Anna! :) We had lunch at Olive Garden, followed by the trip to the library for your favorite books and pokemon videos. We painted your volcano from the science kit we purchased while at Yellowstone National Park last year summer vacation. I suppose now is as good a time for it. You said this day was the best ever. I'm glad I'm making memories for you. Always remember, "I love you" :D and be good.