tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57821692011-04-22T09:02:29.212+12:00life in the slow lane..in FijiKarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06504007665202374426noreply@blogger.comBlogger1831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782169.post-74462679444992703952006-10-02T20:35:00.000+12:002006-10-02T20:36:26.751+12:00

I think I'm moving...here

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me too...

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It's not like time stopped or anything, in fact, it sped up a little, I just haven't had time to sit at the computer and blab about my reedeeculous existance....so, water and power back on at our house and then this, a few days ago, the head teacher calls just as we are about to take Alec to school. "there is no water here today so you can keep Alec at home" uh..ok. so, we had a 'sick' day that

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they are always shutting down the power or the water here our we have to evacuate our place due to someone burning their cane fields or rubbish.....yesterday, the fire brigade came to hose down a cane field fire that had gotten away..third time this week. Now, we are to be without water for 3 days...at Lautoka and Nadi and all areas in between. no water, school everyday, dishes, FIRES, kids,

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Aleki in burnt out cane field very near our housemy boys, Alec, Elias, Vaughnbrothers and mother in nearby cane field

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well, there's Greece, Cayman Islands, several other Carribean islands come to mind as well, Florida, California, stay in Fiji, Oz, Nz, Baja Mexico, Scotland, did I mention Greece? Canada comes in as a last (safe) resort if we decide on none of the above. The thot of moving with 3 little ones is daunting. The thot of starting over again is twice as daunting. I figure whenever we do make the move

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Coconut, mango, guava, lime, curry trees(?), dhania, basil, banana, pawpaws (papaya) & chilis......just some of the things I find growing in my yard.

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Does anyone over there actually know this is our motto? Our REAL one!a mari usque ad mare "from sea to sea" From Psalm 72:8, "Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos terrae" (KJV: "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth"). It is NOT actually this...Hey, I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader....I don't live in an igloo

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They have faded enormously.trust me. perhaps they don't look so bad to you, to me? I felt like the combo of a 15 yr old brookesheilds and the count when I first laid my eyes on these puppies. jabroni...thanks Brad for that new saying....beats 'kickter viscious' and ...oi, I can't remember the other one..what was it? LOL(inside sibling joke)

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Apparently people love The Muppets, judging by the comments anyway! Well, I'm still 'smelling what the rock is cookin' and counting my way 'ah ah ah' .... in otherwords, I still look the same but we just came back from a trip to Wailoaloa beach and I'm hoping the sun bleached out the brows a bit today...I know my skin is a little redder if that any indicator. We are on our first day of WINTER

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and this is what I look like....it's not like I knew they were doing this to my eyebrows. I didn't ask for 'the count' look. When you pay 10bucks for a facial at a beauty school with 'therapists' in training, this is what you get....buyer beware. I'd post an actual photo but our Nikon is on the fritz. Besides, this is what I look like. Except I'm not as purple.

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this weeks sees us with one boy getting a tooth, one boy eager to lose his first, somewhat loose tooth, same said boy riding bike on his own without help, without training wheels and first time ever. TW's were taken off almost a year ago, tires kept going flat and well, life here makes everything challenging...just to get the right inner tube takes more hunting than a wild boar hunt. This week

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Yo.Blogger has changed the way I enter in comments on my pictures, in about 3 years, when my baby is a little older and less dependant, I might have some time to figure it out! or, switch weblogs to a slightly more user friendly one. Until then, hope you can decipher which comment goes with which picture. ie/ Vaughn is eating sausage roll, not displaying his cigarette butt collection! keeping it

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MY first sausage roll!Heinz, there are no other kindsMy cigarette butt and rubbish collection!

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Elias, Sunia, Alec and a dead mongoose...Hmmm, what can we do with it?Hey Mom! guess what we found?!YEAH! we sure busted her!

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Today, I dropped Alec off for his grade 1 classes. Today was the first real day I have seen him just go to class and not feel sad or left out of anything. I now face the days ahead of feeling left out, of his days. He's a brilliant boy and has such a loving heart. So full of agression and so full of tenderness. He's got the greenest eyes and he'll tell you that green eyed people are the smartest

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Elias sporting his new look, 'ROAD RASH'

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Vaughn and Alec.

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this one excerpt from an email I sent to my good friend Michelle. Thanks Chelle. Just don't have time to elaborate or even sit here and type....it's a little old, happened about 2yrs ago.. I do have a small story to tell you....Gerry calls me one fine day to say that he is just coming home from a flight and will be taking Ed Norton and his girlfriend around the area for a but of a tour and do I

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family pic at Club Fiji, last weekVaughn 8 months old!Alec 6 years old!Vaughnnie at Natadola beachElias, Tiger(dog)and Denny Crane(cat)

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you have to know my husband and his love for the Blues Brothers movie...'the penguin' we are with our SON in the pretty pink outfit that matches his Daddys' uniform.This one is a little old but it's priceless. Eli with one of the many things he has to sleep with.

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We are coming up on an election. Just a few days away and the whole country is plastered with posters claiming to be the better leader. There are also 'observers' here from all points to 'observe' the election and voting process. (how does one become an observer? do they not blink? great-stare-ers? what?) well, the reason is this, last time there was an election, there was a coup. Not all that

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I...I AM: indecisiveI WANT: puh-lentyI WISH: for more than I deserveI HATE: drama (or dramatics)I LOVE: my little familyI MISS: my life as it was, safe feelingI FEAR: the future for my boysI HEAR: stars twinklingI WONDER: why I am so blessedI REGRET: too many things to list, yet wouldn’t change a thingI AM NOT: stoopidI DANCE: always and often by myselfI SING: see aboveI CRY: never. Seriously.

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Just rcvd some pics of a bunch of old people. They are me. I am them. My 20th yr high school reunion. O man. been trying to post some pics of me so that they can see me as I am. old as well! but not necessarily any the wiser! However, Fiji broadband is not much better than fiji dial-up and I cannot upload pics of me or my dead cat. Well, I don;t have pics of it's 'deadness' but I really wanted to

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items found in my sons backpack after a day in Grade 1.a) pencil case (more erasers & sharpeners than colours or pencils)b) lunch kit - partially eaten (who actually ate it... as my son says he didn't)c) water bottle - empty (but did he drink it or dump it? or did someone else?)d) 3 pages of homework for the easter long week-ende) 6 new wounds (bumps scratches scrapes and cuts)(ok- so that's him,

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I bought all the Star Wars movies....ALL OF THEM, 6 movies for 18bucks. There is a 'small' grey market for copywright infringement here and just because I could, I did. I don't have any remorse or guilt about it, I'm quite thrilled, in fact. I just love this 'grey' market here! I'm sure hollywood is not so thrilled, but they have Wal-mart.

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comments should be back on, sorry to have lost yours and I have no way to reply to any recently left comments. apologies.10 things I like about Fiji1. The lush greenery as far as the eyes can see, and the mountains.2. The gardening3. Fresh fruit and veggies. There is nothing like a banana from your own tree, so sweet and soft. (Organic is not the specialty, it is the norm, straight from the

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read on, seems like really boring stuff to me.1. 4 jobs I’ve had• Mommy mamasita mother Na Mom Mum Mama…..• Customer Service Agent/Airline employee aka….secret agent (as we called ourselves anyway!)• owner/operator convenience store• Medical Transportation Officer – except we didn’t get badges like some other kinds of officers!2. 4 movies I can watch over and over• Matrix• anything Jackie Chan•

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here is me, trying to be all technical teddy and such and have lost all comments on my blog, and apparently the option to leave comments....even though at the end of each post is a comment option...will the real slim shady just please stand up? If only I could remember what I did last time I did this! Whoops.

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In the news....'MAN SHOT, police believe theives had gun''measles outbreak and conjunctavitus outbreak over most of Vanua levu.''Lumina Estima people mover -cheap running- deisel 4wd- a/c - sunroof - ER registration - seats 7 - asking 23k' (we are looking for a van)'School holidays delayed due to upcoming elections'that's about it for this bitty of day-old news

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This is week 3 of illness at our house. Alec and Elias have just finished a round of antibiotics, in time for Elias to catch a cold. Vaughn has a cold, I was down for the count last week for 3 whole days....I didn't spend that mch time in bed right after having a stinkin' baby for petes sakes! Gerry, as you have noted on the previous pic has been dealing with the worlds' nastiest boil and just

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After weeks of trying to post and getting nowhere, this is what I have come up with!Part of the Honigman crew. Gerry, his Dad, Rye, and the boys. This was taken the night Rye moved back to Canada. This lovely is what Gerry has been dealing with for a few weeks now. This is actually a boil that is on it's way to healing. It looks gross now but you should have seen it before! Boils are part of

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So, this year, I remembered it, and made a pseudo plan for it too! Although the pics I wanted to get framed are a ways away from getting done, but they are promised for your birthday. I just love you so much and it's ok if my family reads this cause I think they love you too. (but not as much as they love me....well, perhaps more...) (I have always suspected that when Gerry enterd my life, I

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This avo Gerry and I have our first Parent-Teacher interview for Alec being in Class 1. He started his first year of real school 3 weeks ago. Had some tough days in the beginning but has blended in well and seems to be enjoying himself. He goes to a local school, and by local I don't really mean 'in the area'. I mean local as in 'from the area' Most expat kids tend to go to the International

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Vaughn, in his Halloween costume. S-s-s-s-s-scarey, isn't he?Vaughn, turns 1 month old, loving every minute of it!Vaughn, once again, loving life, this time on a Beaver (DHC-2) on his way to Vomo Island, Fiji. First time in a noisy seaplane. Vaughn, loves bathtime. He is part turtle, you know so he comes to water naturally.

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Alec, at Silverstar in Vernon, BC. Having a blast in the snow. Alec, at Skylodge in Nadi. Having a blast in water! Alec, graduation day from Kindy. He ditched his flower lei asap but couldn't get out of wearing his sulu. Father Christmas arrived via firetruck this year and distributed gifts to the graduating kids. Alec wasn't keen on performing with his class the annual meke they do but finally

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Eli, diving in, just like he lives his life.Elias, the happy content little traveller.Turning three years old. thank you Aunty Lisa for my rockin' cool cake!Elias, taking a bite outta crime!

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Just don't have much time to type. whew, 3 kids keeps a Mom hopping. I must remember to Thank my parents profusely for their energy while I(and the siblings) were growing up. I can't imagine 4!Anyway, apparently there have been earthquakes and cyclonic depressions(sounds like something I might have had!) in the area. Not local enuf as we have not noticed any different. I spent 5 hours cleaning

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from whom all blessings flow.

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which means littlest turtle.

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Kirsten and boys on tramp in Chilliwack. Uncle Craig, Mackenzie and boys practicing up on their eye-hand coordination.

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We had a wonderful day yesterday out at Vomo island. We spent almost 5 hours just popping in and out of the ocean. Didn't even bother going up to the resort or leave the area by the plane. What a great opportunity for us. I thoroughy enjoyed myself, I think we all did. By the way, we all have a patch of sunburn somewhere on our bodies from that trip. It was a year ago,with Craig and Vic that we

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Alec and Elias on Air Pacific Nadi to Vancouver, Sept 9th.

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Alec, Elias, Solo, Sese and Pene getting ready to paint the fort! Pic taken last week.

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Vaughn about a week ago.

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A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pyjamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog.Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded

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Trying to update on pics but it takes so long to upload here that I get disconnected before they post. Then I have to dial up again, yes, dial up! and everytime one "dials-up" here you pay 12 cents....TWELVE CENTS!!! The phone company owns the internet company and the internet company charges you for dial up time and then disconnects you, the phone company charges you everytime you dial-up and

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oct 14, 20058lbs, 4oz.22 inches

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Tomorrow we hop on the flight to Fiji. Nadi will be a little warmer than Chilliwack has been and we will enjoy the warmth of the country, however, it is nothing compared to the warmth we have in our family. Tony, Lisa, Kirsten, Kaitlyn and Carlin....even Elmo and Baby (dog and cat) except evil Maddie (feral cat that was not very hospitable). The Holland family has been so wonderful to us. We

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thanks for your comments and desire to see the new wee one but we are without software to download pics from the old nikon. We are working on resolving this technical problem.but believe me, Vaughn is THE SWEETEST baby boy you have ever seen. bar none......its my blog after all!

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We have been in Vernon for the last few days, staying up at Silverstar. A nice little place on the top of the hill. All three boys are doing well. Vaughn already looks like he's getting pudgy cheeks. Still, he's a long skinny wee thing but his cheeks are starting to jutt out. Elias has been displaying some weird behavior of late. Could be he's been displaced. He's still so very sweet and gentle

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Vaughn Owen Honigman.lots of dark hair but turning slightly reddish now.pooping, peeing and eating machine.very long fingers, big hands, big feet,beautiful little baby boy.bright eyed, curious and howls like a banshee.my boy.

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Whoops.Sorry, seems birthin them children knock out a few brain cells, at the very least, take over the priority list for a while!October 14th, 20055:37pm8lb 4oz22inches longname: .... um , we have to name this guy?Yes, a boy.a beautiful bright eyed little perfect beam of Heaven.Who still gets his name list whispered to him in his ear as Mom and Dad have yet to agree on a name.

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Assume the obvious!After being convinced to get induced this early a.m. there ends up being no room at the inn, so to speak. I went through a non-stress test and got to go home. I 'get' to call in again tomorow morning to see if they have cleared the manger or not. Apparently the lack of hockey last season has affected the vacancy rates at the local maternity ward. Stand by to stand by.

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The answer is still NOT YET.Leave me alone.

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Today is my due date and of all things, can you believe this .....I have not yet had my baby.big surprise there...

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Well, since I am in the land of good medical care, I decided to be a little proactive. (If you can call waiting 3+ years proactive) With my medical care. I have felt so foggy and mentally dull, in a cloudy way, not a dimwit way although the possibilities are endless...I have enough energy to shuffle around and get things dome but most things are a hassle and I have to converse with myself to

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I had my veryfirst pre-natal Doctor appointment yesturday. Only 2.5weeks to go til delivery dates! The Doctor said she wasn't so concerned with that as it was my third baby. But that it would be nice to meet me first before she catches this little bubb. Good new too,I haven't gained as much this time as with thelast 2 babies. There just isn't anything tasty to eat in Fiji. Even the papaya from

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In this last week I've finally been able to say "I'll have a large double cream and 1 maple dip"It was just as I remembered.After a very long-feeling flight with a transfer in Honolulu and not one single person to assist me other than to say "hurry up!" We finally made it thru US Customs, with a complementary pat down of my stomach. The agent didn't even pat down my legs, only the belly. What up

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Sorry Friends, Romans, Countrymen, but I just couldn't resist this. I almost fell off my chair reading this fwd email from a friend here. Only a woman can laugh at this. No one else would dare!This has to be one of the funniest and most god-awful scenarios I have ever heard of... Bless this woman!!! All hair removal methods have tricked us with their promises of easy, painless removal. The

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For those of you who haven;t made the quick, cheap trip over the south Pacific. Here's some mundane info about our little life in our back yard.My boys have a fort (looks more like an army bunker on stilts) built in between a Mango tree and a Guava tree. Behind this fort are several banana trees, and a Palm tree with a few green coconuts still. (Green ones are for drinking, brown ones are for

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So, now we will travel on Sept 9th not as planned tonight. Alec has tonsilitis and is in a fair amount of pain.oh well. I'm anxious to get the travel part out of the way and I'm worried about the effects on my fairly pregnant frame. (only a little worried mind you) However, Alec would be in dire straits with 2 descents to do. One in Honolulu and the other in Vancouver. PLus the transfer thru

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At the end of this week I will be on my way to Chilliwack. I leave Nadi at 2250hrs on Sep 2 and arrive Vancouver 1725hrs on Sep 2. Talk about ground hog day. I think the boys and myself will need a few days of adjustments. I never was fond of jet-lag. Paricularly with 2 little boys in tow.We are looking forward to 'being in the homeland' well, I am, Alec has a vague recollection about Canada and

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Tonight we will say goodbye to Gary. 2 months ago, his wife, Giselle left, to care for her parents in Winnipeg. Boy, did we feel her departure. Garys departure tonight will leave us feeling as empty as Giselles’ did. It’s difficult to put into words the separation we/I feel at being so far away from all that is familiar. Even now, almost 3 years later it’s still apparent that we are not

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On the latest news front, we got a kitten and named it 'Denny Crane' (if you watch "The Practice" you'll know who he is; a kooky lawyer acted by WilliamShatner) I have to bathe Him (the cat, not Mr. Shatner) every few nights as he's a really messy little kitten(a gutter cat quite literally) but he does use the sand box I made for him. (which is a little better than the newspaper) Now, when I

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At 3:30 this a.m. Gerry had to call a taxi for a young man who was fearing for his life from another man. Apparently they were at a local hotel together and things went sour from there. Who knows, one can read alot into a situation like that. It's just that the amount of times we have had our sleep interrupted by some sort of crime or prevention is no longer countable.Tonight, the Holland gang

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Well, the computer died a death of a thousand binary codes.He/She ?? had a memory wipe and is now back with a new attitude, fresh with vim and vigor.I think our Dell warranty has also been wiped clean.Life in the tropics! Even though Dell maintains that they have a "Tech" on the island (like, there's over 300 of them! (islands, not techies)) we have yet to find him and get anything useful done.

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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids)(1) You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.-- Alan, age 10(2) No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.--

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That's the bula brother himself, Craig. chillin' with the 'red-bones' at Vomo Island Resort. Taken back in Dec.

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tonight at bedtime, as I was hugging my son Alec, he looks up at me and says"I love yah Mom" "I love yah all the way up to God and his bones and I love you with all his Angels and all his skin"all I could muster was "me too Ali, me too."then he expands even greater. "I will love yah forever Mom""me too Ali, I will love you forever"perfection found in a 5 year old.

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Tagged by SteveOK OK OK. I’m IT! Leave me alone already! I live in the tropics (think s-l-o-w) and I have 2 active boys and I really don’t know how to read anymore. But here is my most recent list.How many books do I own?We have around 50 in our house. Mostly about airplanes. Or war. Or both. Or children. The rest of our books are in storage in Vernon and it’s been too long to remember.Last book

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Well, it's happened. We slept with polar fleece blankets and socks last night. I question if we will ever be able to 'survive' in Canada again!Only around 9am did we start to warm up again when the sun was feeling it's full strength. Now, around 1300hrs, it's too hot to be outside or any other place other than a shadey spot.We got a little kitten about 5 days ago. It's been 4 days since we've

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All is well after 20 children and parents over here for Alecs 5th birthday. It was a lot of fun for us all. Seriously, it was fun, even for the Mom and Dad. Alec was in his glory with his best buds showing up and his best girl too. Apparently I made too many cakes and bought too much ice cream. I will have to go to playgroup for the next millennia in order to get through some of the treats I had

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happy birthday Ali babawa, Alecazam, Alec-gator, ali-zimzam, Prince Ali handsome is he, Alec a traz, Alabama, Aleki, ALEC. We are lost in your eyes and the miracle of you and all your power. Thanks God for our Alec.

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My little one is 5 this day.He wakes up a little bit earlier than usual and sneaks into our room and whispers. "Mum, I just can't help it, I'm SO excited about my birthday!"Then he crawls in with us and takes a deep breath, relaxes and snuggles. Kisses my growing abdominals and says "good morning baby" and then runs to answer the phone. His Gramma Gwen has called to say I love you and wish him a

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SO, yesterday I spoke with my younger bro Brad and then my older sis Lisa. I haven't chatted with either for just under 2 years. I think. Regardless, it's been way to long. Lisa and her gang are heading this way and her question to me was "What can we bring you?" oi lei!I have no idea what I'm missing anymore. Other than Kraft Dinner and Tim Hortons'.What else does Canada have that I can't get

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boys boys everywhere boys!

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boys boys everywhere boys

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Last night we went up to Gary and Giseles place for dinner. Had a wonderful time until we heard someone yelling for ‘GARY’ He went out to check what was up, it’s not like we know anyone here! A few minutes later he came in, asked Gerry to go with him and grabbed a shovel on the way out the gate! (Gary is an ex cop of 26 years, swat, homicide division, you name it) when he grabbed the shovel, our

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Got some sad-ish news today. Our good friend Giselle will be leaving on Fri to return to Winnipeg. Her Mother has taken a bad fall and broke her hip. She also has a heart aneurism which makes operating difficult in successful terms. She will be leaving permanently on Friday to determine with her siblings a DNR for their Mother. She doesn’t want to leave her husband Gary here as they were only

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We have no water. Not the biggest of deals really, it happens regularly, at least this time we had some warning to stock up. Too bad Alec and his tummy bug weren't aware of the lack of water and he has spent the last 2 days vomitting all over the place. He always apologizes for throwing up in my bed, or his, or the car, or the driveway, or all over the bathroom floor. Believe it or not, he

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Elias and all his 'peeps' There's hardly room for him when he gets himself sorted off to sleep. What a bubby.

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Ahh, crap, we had a rough night on Friday night, next door they are building a new house. Most exterior is finished and they have power there. On Friday night some of the builders were having a 'good' time at the expense of someone else. They were beating the "pain" (as Alec says) out of this one Fijian guy. We called the police in Namaka(2 minutes by goat!), they said they would come by. They

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Alec, Angel and Elias

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We celebrated 6 years of marriage on Sunday by driving to Suva. It’s only 3 hours away on a twisty road with twisted drivers ahead and behind us. Only partially nerve-racking, I don’t think my Mom would have enjoyed it at all. Once you get past the careless drivers (they thrive here) you get to enjoy the ‘Coral Coast’ It’s a beautiful coastline dotted with villages and white sandy beaches. We

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stuff from my garden, Hibiscus and peppers.

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Taken before Christmas, Alec in the front at his Christmas Meke in school. Yes, he's wearing a 'sulu' .No, he's not wearing a skirt!

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Gerry and Elias as the local "MH" grocery store. You can't see the thick layer of dust and the cochroaches hiding under the shelves, but believe me, it, and they are there!

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Me, on my verandah.

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As is destined to happen, I’ve been blogging many times but my server and I have had several disagreements and he gets the last word or, lack of it by dumping mine! We are dealing with Typhoid in Fiji. There have been several cases in various other islands (over 300 Fijian Islands) and I believe 1 death directly related to Typhoid. Before we left Canada, we did get vaccinated against this beast

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Last night at bedtime, Alec told me that at “HIS” church, (the one where God is at, he adds) It’s called “Kids Church” they don’t let Mommys in to that church, who spank their boys. And Jesus doesn’t let the mommys’ into his beautiful house that’s he’s preparing for us if they spank their boys. So, Mommy, YOU’RE NOT going to Heaven!Crystal clear Ali!

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This past week we had our first ultrasound. It was so exciting to share it with Alec and Elias. They could only say “cool” and were thrilled when they saw (and recognized) their new siblings kicking movements and arm and hands. The comment was made by Alec that “it looks kinda like a skeleton!” Try and explain that and U/S technology etcetcetc to a 4 year old! I was thinking to just say that the

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Yesterday, I read to the boys about Jesus’ resurrection. I told them a story they had heard before but it seemed to me that something dawned on the 4 year old Alec and his big green eyes got bigger and rounder as he realized that Jesus went through the ‘cross’ for HIM. ‘You mean, Jesus KNOWS ME and wanted to save Me so that I could be in Heaven? With God?’ Now, I’m not sure that I always grasp

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Today is the day everything goes out in the sun to bake. You name it, the pillows, the blankets that haven't been washed already, the throw pillows, the kitchen chairs and living room furniture. The bed matresses even go out for a sun bath. You've heard of bed bugs? Well, multiply by one thousand and voila! you have Fiji! kinda;) We have to bake everything to make sure we sleep with out the

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I don’t know why people feel the desire to leave ‘home’. I left Yellowknife over 2 years ago. I traded in a world of comfort and security, service and infrastructure, proper medical and dental care, and the warmth and love of family and friends. I won’t forget to mention familiarity, as I have been yearning for this very thing for sometime. Of course, I miss my family and cherished friends but I

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This afternoon, the Man, himself, Prince Charles dropped by for a 2 day visit. Not to my house mind you but to Fiji. We got to see him off the place and took a few off-in-the-distant pics of him. The boys, I think were expecting 'Alladin', not Prince Charles. (you know, the flying carpet, not the 737, the jewels and the crown, not a rattan fedora...) The modern day Prince I s'pose and the boys

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I don't know if you have red ants where you are but there is a reason why they are also called "Fire ants" They are brutal. Anyway, They are always showing up underneath a big pile of Doogy poo. Why would any creature choose to hide out under that? We have a big dog. A big black German Shephard dog named Tiger. He makes big poops, so you can imagine the ant nests that we trod upon. We wear

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