July

Scripture of the Month: Exodus 33:11

11 And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

7/1/18

Hi Son,
Leila was gone on YW camp all week, she got back on friday. Friday afternoon we went to Taylorsville Dayzz, Scotts family came too, and Julie Taylor (Minas bff). We had a nice time had kfc and the kids played around, petting zoo etc we listened to the Eagles tribute band and then watched the fireworks.
Saturday Gracie and Erana was baptized in our Stake at 1:30pm, I gave the talk on Baptism and Mina gave a very spiritually uplifting talk on the Holy Ghost, she cried. Leila played the piano and a maori friend of ours sang ‘My real hero’ - Johnnie Kapua. It was beautiful and everything was perfect, beautiful day yummy food, family etc.
We hope you got your bday package, and will be putting some money in your checking acct. dunno if Dad has done that yet. We got a photo of you and your companion with your bday cake, that was a nice surprise. Hope you had an awesome birthday.
We love you and pray for you Mum and Dad xxx

Hey Big Bro!
Happy Late Birthday! What’s 9+10? 21!!!! Dang, you’re old! I set my availability date to October 1st. I leave to Japan on tuesday morning! I’ll be going to Japan as a homeless broke person but I’d rather take the risk.. I got a new camera too! Another reason why i’m broke but it’s worth. I wish I could show you. Hope you’re having fun!
Mina

Hello Tyrell,
This was the best week ever! On Monday, we left to girls camp, and when I say we, I mean Jenna and I. The first day of girls camp, we made paracords which is a type of bracelet. The buckles had compasses and whistles and flint and steel on them. Tuesday, we did challenge courses, and I went on a zipline. Then on Wednesday, I went on a long hike and we did skits, no one laughed at our skit. Next on Thursday, we had a testimony meeting and it was so emotional. Friday, I came home, and we went to Taylorsville Dayz. Yesterday, Erana and Gracie had their baptisms, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!
Love, Leila XOXO

Happy birthday Tyrell,
On Friday we went to Taylorsville Dayz. Then on Saturday we went to Eranas and Gracies Baptism. It was fun. Well, I hope 21 treats you well! And I hope your week is as awesome as you.
Love, Jaxon XOXO

 From Tyrell 7/2/18:
I received the package, thank you so much, love ya'll!!! <3 Congrats to little sister, so proud of you!!! :) <3
Elder Wihongi

7/8/18

Hi Tyrell,

Maya slept over then I slept over at her house for two days.
Love Erana xoxoXoXoxOxO

Hello Tyrell,

We went to Uncle Vaughn’s again because it was his mom’s memorial. We went to Classic Fun Center with Kage and Dray the next day. For Independence Day, we went to the Masina’s for breakfast, then we went to the parade and Maya came over, next we went to the Taylorsville pool, and I did a backflip of the high dive! Afterwards, we went to Casey and Lindsey’s parent’s house which is Kage’s neighbor for fireworks and dinner. And Maya slept over. On Thursday, I played at Kage’s house, then I went to Tausala, and then basketball after. I slept over at Kage’s house, too. Jonah slept over too and we slept in a tent in the backyard. Friday, we watched Antman and The Wasp, and then I played at Kage’s a little more. Yesterday, Kage and I had our basketball game, and we won, but they were so close. We went to grandma’s grave afterwards. And then Kage’s family, Jonah, and I ate at Taco Bell, and then I played at Kage’s house again. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!

Love, Leila XOXO

Hey Tyrell,

We went to Uncle Vaughns house again for his Mums Memorial. On Wednesday we went to the Masinas house to have the July 4th breakfast and then we had fireworks with Uncle Scott’s family and the Petts. On Friday we went to the movies to see Antman and the Wasp. It was really good. Well, that’s all. Hope you have a great week.
Love, Jaxon XOXO

Hi Son,

Awesome to hear you had a baptism on your birthday. Hope you’re getting along with your new companion. I had a good week. The kids covered most of what we did. I took Thursday off so that I could have a 5 day weekend with Wednesday being the 4th. I still don’t work Fridays. The 4th was a good day with a breakfast in the Masina’s huge back yard, the parade, swimming at Taylorsville rec and dinner and fireworks at Uncle Scott's circle with the Pett family. On Thursday we didn’t have much planned so Mum and I left the kids and went on a 5 mile hike to Dog Lake up Millcreek canyon. Mum was way out of shape and had sore legs after. It was nice. Friday we went back up that canyon with Jaxon, Talia and Leila to have a picnic and a short hike. That was after we saw the new Antman and the Wasp movie. It was pretty good. Mina is having a good time in Japan. She left Tuesday morning. She sends us pictures and texts. Stay safe, work hard, kia kaha.
Love you, Dad and Mum xxx

7/15/18

Hi Son,
Been going to classic skating and Seven peaks with the kids. Leila is doing great in her co-ed bball team. She scored 4 points on Saturday. Went to Tanias for bbq and riding in their new 4x4, it was fun. Cynthia is having a baby girl ‘Rhylnn’. Just enjoying summer. Mina is having a lot of fun in Japan with Julie. She sends pics every day.
Love you Mum & Dad xxx

Hello Tyrell,
On Monday, we went to Classic Fun Center with Kage and Dray. Then, on Tuesday, we went to Seven Peaks, and played basketball at the park with mom, dad, and Jaxon. Next, on Thursday, mom, Erana, and I went to the movies and we watched the Incredibles 2. Then, we went to Kapa Haka, and I went to basketball practice afterwards. Friday, we went to the store, and then free lunch afterwards. Next, we went to this dentist party, and everything was free, so we had free shaved ice, donuts, and corndogs. And I got a free frindle. Then, we went to Mark’s Ark, which is that pet store with a whale on it. Then, we went to this thing across the rode. It had rides! Erana and I had so much fun! Yesterday, Kage and I had a blow-out basketball game. It was 60 to 10-15. I made 4 points out of the 60 we made. Then, we went to Aunty Tania’s for dinner, and Gracie slept over. Gracie’s going to sleep over again today. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!
Love, Leila XOXO

Hi Tyrell,
Leila won a basketball game we went to aunty Tanias house and then gracie is sleeping  over for one day.
Love Erana xoxoXoXoxOxOx.

Hey Tyrell,
I slept over at Zion’s house for 3 days. On Saturday I went to Zion’s Grandpas and grandmas farewell. It was fun. That's all!
Love, Jaxon XOXO

From Tyrell, Mon 7/16/18:
Love you! Thanks for the letters. Not much happened this week, but things are still good in Fuquay!
Love ya'll
Elder Wihongi

7/29/18

Hi Son,
We got home today from our week long vacation to Sacramento, on our way we stopped in Lake Tahoe and it was beautiful and awesome there. Then we went to Sacramento and stayed with Big D (Dad’s high school friend) and they have a nice home with a pool, which we used a lot because it’s so hot. We had lots of fun at ‘Six flags’, Dad got fast passes so we got on the rides asap and it was worth it. The kids favorite thing there was the ‘butterfly exhibit’.
Walked around ‘Old Sacramento’ it was blimmin hot’az and we got homemade yummy ice-cream, taro, coconut, mango and guava freeze! It was so good!
San Francisco was ridiculous, had to wait in traffic to go through a toll bridge and that took for ages. The parking was $10 an hr lol went to pier 39 and saw Alcatraz island and bought some souvenirs and even a jacket cause it was cold’az. Looked at the sea lions, and ate clam chowder.
Went to ‘Coit Tower’, Dad and kids went to the top. Then onto the Golden gate bridge, was awesome took photos and then drove over and went up a hill on the other side of the bridge to get that view.
We swam a lot at Big D’s and ate yummy food he bbq’d and got a lot of fruit from the farmers around where he lived. They had huge golden and white peaches and tasted sweet and delicious not like the rubbish ones we get in the grocery store.
On our way home we stopped at the ‘Donner memorial state park’ where these pioneers got stuck up in the mountains and had to eat their dead. Pretty gruesome!
Now we're home and have to get back to reality! Blech lol
Love Mum and Dad xxx

Wassup Tyrell,
Vacation was soooo fun. Six Flags was awesome. My favorite ride was Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth. Uncle Dion’s house was really nice. San Francisco was beautiful. Hope you have a great week! Love, Jaxon.

Hello Tyrell,
We went to Lake Tahoe, and it’s so beautiful! The Six Flags we went to was like a zoo mixed with DC mixed with rides, and it was soo fun! Uncle Dion has a pool and a New Zealand garage (which means he uses it like a man cave instead of for his cars, with carpet and furniture and even a T.V.). We went to San Francisco and it was sooo cold because of the wind. We came home, and I wish we didn’t have to leave California. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!
Love, Leila XOXO

Hi Tyrell,
My favorite thing at Sacramento was going to six flags.
Love Erana xoxo