May

5/3/20

Kia Ora Mina,
I've been working about 3-4hrs a day Mon-Thur. I applied to take the summer off offered by JetBlue to save money. Dad and I got some apollo burger combo's went to the park and did the holdouts from the kids, they were with their cuzzies lol. Last weekend Dad got the swamp cooler and the sprinklers all ready for the good weather. Loving the warm Spring weather where it’s just right and not too hot yet. Not much to write about these days. Utah did move into a Moderate level for the Lockdown which allows restaurant dine-in to open but with spacing between tables and other things like that. We had testimonies after our sacrament. Everyone in the family shared their testimony.
Love you! Mum and Dad XOX

Hello egg,
This week I hung out with Ceedrek and Talia. All we were doing was cruisin and eating food at McD’s or Betos. On Saturday I had them over to have a firepit. It was Ceedreks first time having a fire pit so he was new to things. He had his marshmallow on fire and the first thing he thinks of to put out the fire is to wave the stick around lol. But we told him to just blow it out. Talia gave me box braids and the next day she gave me cornrows. We were watching Dad’s move, The Thing while she was doing my hair. Dad’s move was boring, it wasn’t scary, Ceedrek fell asleep during it lol. But that’s all we have for today so hope you have a fun week.
Love, Jaxon XOXO

Hello Mina,
I babysat the Frandsen's grandchildren again and had Domino's pizza. Erana and I played with Dray on Friday cause Kage was with friends. Kage got his hair buzzed off weeks ago but didn't know until Friday. Yesterday, Erana and I played at Kage's again and we helped make paper bag lights to put in front of their house. Then the family, except Jaxon, came over to walk around and see other people's lights. I drew 2 bags, a fox and a tulip or lily I don't know what it's called. Kage seems more happy, I think it's Anna Morris XD. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!
Love, Leila XOXO

Hair cut!

5/10/20

Hello Mina,
Monday was wonderful! I practiced my piano and Tausala after. Then I read 3 chapters of the Bible. After the, I learned some Maori and memorized some of the Whakapapa that we have to memorize. I forgot to say that Cedrick and Talia came over while I was practicing Tausala. They had scriptures and prayer with us. Then I did split stretches with Mom, because we’re trying to learn the splits. Monday may not have sounded exciting, but I felt the Spirit with me the whole day. On Tuesday, Erana and I had piano practice. I exercised after school and then studied the Bible with Erana. Then I went to clean our neighbor’s house. When I got home, I studied the Bible on my own. I did split stretches with Mom after. I practiced my poi after freshening up. Then I studied the Book of Mormon before family scripture and prayer. I didn’t journal Wednesday and Thursday so I’m going to skip to Friday. I copy my journal to tell you what I do every week XD. Friday won’t be in order but oh well. Mom took Erana and I to Jonah’s house. Jonah and I played 2K20 and then we went outside and played basketball for a while. Then I think we played Minecraft. Then we played basketball again and then we watched Wonder. Yesterday, I had cereal, but then Uncle Jody made scrambled eggs and bacon so I had that, but then Aunty Monica made pancakes so I had that too XD. I had 3 breakfasts. After all the breakfasts, Jonah and I played some more Minecraft for a really long time. Then we went outside and passed the football around and played basketball afterward. When we were inside, Uncle Jody was making dinner, sloppy joe and mac & cheese. After having dinner, I played on their computer while Jonah was playing Fortnite with Dray. Dray wasn’t there he was just online. After playing on the computer, all the young adults were upstairs so I joined them in their games. We played a game called Sushi. Then we went outside around the firepit and had marshmallows. Keaton grabbed a balloon from inside and was playing with the helium. We were all like “Don’t do too much, it’s dangerous.” He had Louisa try it and apparently it was her first time. Keaton did it again after Louisa and it looked like he was having a seizure after he was done because his eyes were like rolling to the back of his head and he was shaking. He wasn’t responding to Ariana saying his name, but then he was like “What? I’m just rubbing my feet together.” and I was like “It looked like you were having a seizure.” and everyone was just laughing and joking about that. It was really funny. Today, Uncle Jody made eggs with beans for breakfast and it was delicious. Then we had church (at home of course) and it was very good. After church, we had sandwiches for lunch. After lunch, the whole family went to Grandma’s grave after dropping Erana and I at home, but then we joined later on with cookies, watermelon, veggies, and kool-aid. Then we went our separate ways. Talia’s family came over after we had dinner. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!
Love, Leila XOXO

Hi Mina,

This week was more of the same. Friday we went to Home Depot and bought some more plants. Mostly herbs to put into the holes in the walkway to the front door. Thyme, Oregano, and Chives. We planted strawberries in pots along the walkway too. They have given us quite a few so far. I got some and put them in Mum’s yogurt parfait for her Mothers Day breakfast. I made her breakfast in bed but it was pretty lame. She only wanted soft boiled eggs and toast but I made them hard, lol. Also the yogurt parfait. I got her some white chocolate coconut balls too and caramel coconut oreos. I tried to help some in the kitchen for dinner but she still ended up doing a lot. What an awesome Mother you have! Saturday we went on a road trip to Mirror Lake area. Tania and family stopped by the house and we followed them out there. Uncle Shaun was with them too. They were in their trailer home. The road to Mirror lake near the top isn’t open yet because of the COVID19 shutdowns but we pulled off into side areas a few times to go on short hikes before we got to the closed area. One hike the path was muddy and wet because it still had melting snow coming down and on the path in some spots. Another place we went to a bridge and to the river's edge. Jaxon walked up a fallen over dead tree to the bridge from below. I said don’t do it you’ll get all scratched up. Nek minnit, he’s near the top and he held onto a weak branch that broke and he stepped off into more dried tree branches and got all scratched up on his legs. Friday, Leila and Erana stayed at Uncle Jody’s and they came home Sunday when Uncle Jody’s family came to the cemetery. We met them there around 1:30pm. Uncle Jared and fam stopped by after too. Lately I’ve been learning all about the timeline of the Last Days events and the order of them and the signs of the Second Coming. It’s a much clearer picture now. I can share all I know sometime if you like. That's all for now.

Love Dad and Mum

 

5/17/20

Hello Mina,

Erana and I had piano on Tuesday. I’m practicing the bass guitar, guitar, and ukulele with an app now. I cleaned Joelle’s (condo #24) house on Tuesday too. I cleaned Tess’s house on Wednesday, and when I was heading home there was a motorcycle with a basket on the back. For some reason I was prompted to put one of my five dollar bills that I got paid into the basket. So I put it in the helmet that was in the basket. I hope no one steals it. I went to Walmart with Mom and she bought me a hot and spicy McChicken in the McDonald’s. She also bought fries and 3 pairs of shorts for me. Then we went to the McDonald’s next door and I bought myself a large strawberry shake. Then we went to Target. Oh! I forgot to mention that I’m working on playing Never Too Much by Luther Vandross on the bass. I learned all of Never Too Much, but now I just got to practice it. Today, we went to Talia’s house for dinner. Kage’s family came too. We then played at their park that was nearby. Then we walked around their lake. Dad, Mom, Tyrell, Erana, Uncle Scott, and Aunty Heather went to their homes while Jaxon, Kage, Dray, and I stayed at Talia’s. We went to their hammock park and set up 2 hammocks. We played with a random football that was on the field and then we played Bull Rush. Then we went back to the house and had s’mores. Ceedrick came over too. Uncle has a mat on the floor in the basement so I told Kage that he should do a backflip on it. I motivated him and he did it by himself, and he landed! I was so proud of him. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

5/24/20

Kia Ora Mina, 

It was my first week of not working, I went walking with Heather in the mornings again. My legs and feet weren’t used to walking so much, I got blisters and tired legs. I then come home and pick the girls up and take them to the castle park and they run around the whole park. It took them 8mins the next day it took them 7mins. After the run we practice basketball or tennis. I did errands like take the ford to get lubed and emissions. Finished making Juju’s money lei’s. And set up Leila’s summer school classes and added Tyrell to the car insurance. On Friday I went hiking in the mountain's big cottonwood canyon. It was a beautiful day for a hike. I was kinda tired from my morning walk. Went to Yogurtland in Jordan Landing for a treat. Sunday had my first Bishop council mtg on Zoom, went well. 

Love Mum and Dad xxx

Hello Mina,

Mom, Erana, and I went to the Castle Park area on Monday. Erana and I ran around the whole thing until we were at the basketball court. Then we practiced lay-ups. We went to Taylor’s graduation party and ate and played outside. Mom, Erana, and I went to the Castle Park area again on Tuesday. But this time we practiced tennis after running. Erana and I had piano lessons after. Mom and I went to Dollar Tree and I bought myself some snacks. On Wednesday, we went to the Castle Park area again and practiced our lay-ups after running (jogging more like it). I then cleaned Tess’s house. Then I had to babysit the Frandsen grandkids. We went to the Castle Park area on Thursday and practiced tennis after jogging. Then we went to Walmart a while after going to the bank. Dad, Mom, Erana, and I went on a hike in the mountains on Friday. We had fun. Then we went to Yogurtland afterwards. Mom and I went to Walmart again. I started learning how to play No One by Alicia Keys on the piano. I know the chords, now I just have to practice singing along. On Sunday, Aunty Heather and Dray dropped by, then Uncle Jody dropped by to give us a whole bunch of hand-me-downs, then Talia dropped by. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

5/31/20

Hi Mina,

On Memorial Day we ate a yummy buffet breakfast with cream cheese scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon and fry bread at Auntie Heather’s. Then we went over to the cemetery for a short while. Then we drove to the cemetery at the Avenues to visit Granda Hono and Nanny Jeans’ grave. It was a nice day, not too hot. The Baker family showed up, Uncle Geoff and Auntie Dolly, their kids Craig, Amy, Kimberly and Dana and some of their kids. Jaxon played his bag pipes at the grave site. They enjoyed that. We went and walked at Memorial Grove after. The last 3 days have been hot in the 90’s. Friday Tyrell and I went over to Uncle Jared’s so he could show us some methods to aim, load and reload our new guns.  We both bought AR-15s that he was selling. We also learned how to take them apart. We look forward to shooting them. This week I read a fascinating book called Visions of Glory about a guy who had 3 or 4 near death experiences and each time he learned about the Spirit World, Premortal life and his future life leading up to the Second Coming. Most of the stuff is Holy Cow! I’ll have to tell you all about it or you can just read it. I’ve got a clearer picture now with the timeline and the events and what order they happen leading up to the Second Coming. And the beginning of it all is not far away, within the next 10 years if not the next 5 years. I think it’s that close. Not the actual coming but stuff that gets it started where the Church of God will birth the Kingdom of God (Rev 12 jst, this wonder in Heaven, verse 1 was actually seen Sept 23, 2017). For our home church Mum gave a message about the Sabbath day and keeping it Holy and Leila gave one about “Fear not but Believe” by Elder Gong and I gave one about “Standing in Holy Places” and trying to make our home more Holy, one where we can hear the voice of the Lord. We ate dessert at Uncle Scott’s for Kage’s 15th birthday. He opened presents then we had an impromptu piano recital where everyone that knew a song played something. Well, hope we get to talk to you next week.

Love Dad and Mum xxx

Hello Mina,

I went to a couple stores with Mom throughout the week, and I would just buy myself a treat. Mom, Erana, and I also went to the Castle Park area to jog and practice tennis and basketball through the week also. On Memorial Monday, we went to Kage’s to have breakfast, then we (Kage’s family, us, and Talia) went to visit Grandma’s grave. We got free sodas, water, flags, and cookies there. After that, we went to Great Grandpa and Grandma’s grave. Aunty Dolly and Uncle Jeff’s family arrived too. Then Kage’s family, us, and Talia walked around Memorial Grove. Then we went back to Kage’s. Erana and I had piano lessons on Tuesday, and I cleaned. I cleaned on Wednesday. Mom, Jaxon, Erana, and I went to Kapa Haka on Thursday. It was at the park by the Rec. Center. There were cupcakes, cake, popsicles, and fry bread because it was someone’s birthday. Yesterday, Mom, Erana, and I went to another park where the Kapa Haka group was practicing their taiaha. There was food so we ate dinner there and played on the playground. Mom brought shrimp noodles and watermelon. We’re going to go to Kage’s today to celebrate his birthday. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

April

4/5/20

Kia Ora!
Much of the same thing this week due to the Rona (Coronavirus). Stayed home, kids did home school. Dad, Tyrell and I worked except I had a sick day on Tuesday. Friday went grocery shopping, Winco had lines on ground for social distancing. They still didn't have any toilet paper.  Got take out for dinner, burger's and Chick Fil A for the Missionaries.
Dad and I have been tv binging on Netflix we first watched a Korean show, 'Kingdom' it has zombie's in it then the season ended and we found another Korean show called 'Arthdal Chronicles!' We love our Korean shows!!!😂
Love Mum and Dad

Hello Mina,
Erana, Mom and I went to Joanne on Friday. Then we went to Grandma's grave to clean it. I helped Mom with giving the missionaries Chick Fil A. We saw Alyssa Skinner working there. She's from our ward but her family came when you were on your mission. Mom also bought the family Carl's Jr. and Burger King. I judged all of the workers of who was the friendliest. Burger King at the top, Chick Fil A second, and then Carl's Jr. And Chick Fil A had three workers! They were all friendlier than the Carl's Jr. worker! General Conference was great. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!
Love, Leila XOXO

4/12/20

Hi Mina,

Same ol stuff this week. Worked from home. Conference weekend was nice. It was a shock hearing about a temple in Shanghai and even in Dubai. We watched another Korean series this week named Cinderella and the Four Knights. Mum really liked it. It got warm some days this week then Sunday got cold but sunny. Looking forward to the warm days of Spring and Summer. We did the Good Friday fast for the relief of the Coronavirus impact. I started Thursday night. I read about people of other religions and less religious people joining in too. That may be one thing good about this pandemic is the softening of hearts towards God. This whole pandemic is a manufactured crisis by the globalist secret combinations but I’ll have to explain that another time. We played basketball at the park and handball. Mum and I beat Tyrell and Leila. Then Leila played Tyrell one on one and she said she beat him. We played handball a little in the rain but went in when it was coming down hard. Sunday we had Easter dinner at Uncle Scott’s and then went to the cemetery. Uncle Jared’s family was there. I think I ate way too much. I also ordered a bunch of stuff on the internet to fix up in the house but you’ll have to wait until you get home to see what has changed. Hang in there, even though it’s boring now things will get better.

Love Dad and Mum

4/19/20

Hello Mina,

Mom and Dad and I went to Dollar Tree on Friday and I got myself some Cheez-its and 2 tubs of teenie ice cream. Yesterday, Dad, Mom, Erana and I went to the Castle park place and walked around the whole thing and then played basketball. We dropped Dad off at home and then went to Smith’s and got our own little tubs of ice cream. We also got soda and other stuff and sushi for us to eat in the car. My flavor of ice cream was Mermaid Sparkle XD. It’s just cotton cand flavored with “blue glitter swirls” and candy bits. Mom then bought pizza. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

4/26/20

Hello Mina,

Erana and I played at the park on Monday and we also did a drawing contest mixed with the 3 colors contest. The drawing contest is who can draw whatever it is you want to draw the best. The 3 color contest is where you randomly choose 3 colors of whatever you want like markers, crayons, coloring pencils etc. and use them wherever you want on your drawing. We chose to do a meerkat and then we did dice. Erana and I had piano lessons on Tuesday and I went to clean the neighbor’s house right after. After cleaning, I had to babysit the Frandsen’s grandchildren for 3 hours. I had to babysit them again on Wednesday from 1-5. Dad and I played basketball afterwards. Erana and I helped Dad plant strawberries in pots on Friday. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

March

3/1/20

Kia Ora!
I was sick this week and didn't work alot at all. I VTO'ed (took voluntary time off) & PTO'ed (paid time off). I think I caught Jaxon's cough which he still has.  I feel alot better though so back to work - yay - not! lol
Jaxon's been hanging out with Talia more but we don't like that he's driving far adding miles on to the Kia. His excuse always is 'It's my choice' lol And I keep saying yeah well it's Dads & my choice to take the car away from you too!! lol He likes one of Gudgeon’s girls - Ngaia, she is pretty and probably way too mature for him even though they're the same ages. Which means she's at least 5yrs maturer than him! lol
 Tyrell's come back to our ward. Jaxon and Leila had their patriarchal blessing today from Patriarch Bill Meaders, we talked a little about patriarchal blessings and Leila and Jaxon had to tell him a little bit about themselves and then he blessed them. They were beautiful blessings.
We appreciate you and your example to your siblings, keep up the good work.
Love Mum and Dad xxx

3/8/20

Hi Mina,

Last week wasn’t too eventful. The weather is hitting the low 60’s now, so a sign of spring to come. I’m tired of the cold. Mum and I caught up on some of our food storage by buying some stuff at Macey’s case lot sale. We had some empty buckets of flour, rice and sugar so filled those up. I also went to Ikea with Mum Friday and Leila came. We ate at the cafe. I bought some stuff to add to the house. I worked on putting it up Saturday and Sunday I was done. Jaxon had his first rugby game against East High. They lost and he played maybe 12 minutes. He’s not the starter. The team has a long way to go to be fit and to play as a team. I don’t know what else to write. Keep up the good work, trust in the Lord and follow the Spirit and you’ll be led to those that are ready in your area. You’re doing awesome and are a far better missionary than I ever was.

Love you, Dad and Mum

3/15/20

Hello Mina,

We had class activities for YW and we went to Alivia Ledward’s play. Her play was The Lion King and she was one of the wildebeests. Jayda came too for some reason and she sat next to me. Yesterday, I babysat the Frandsen’s for 3 hours. Then, Erana and I played at Kage’s house. For some reason we didn’t have a family movie today, but that’s fine. Throughout the week I played at the park either by myself or with the little kids. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

3/22/20

Kia Ora!

Busy scary week due to the virus and Earthquake~ Yes Earthquake 5.7!!! It happened early Wednesday morning abt 7am, Dad was already up and working at his desk, he got under his work desk in our room and I woke up and he was yelling at me to get under the desk with him. When I did I couldn't even fit, lol. Tyrell was on the wharepaku, lol Plus due to the coronavirus which started a while ago schools have been shut down, kids are home for 2 weeks. Dad and I went to have a night alone at the Castle Creek In last thursday night, it was nice. On the way home Friday I made Dad come grocery shopping at Winco with me and it was a madhouse!!! Tons of people buying toilet paper and food!! I had my normal shopping list and didn’t need anything, Dad left me and told me to call him when I was done lol Cause the line went all the way to the back of the store. And then for work everyone had to pick up 12 hours of overtime. And now Sunday I’ve been called to be the President of the Primary, Dad knew for a couple of weeks but wouldn’t tell me, lol. Not sure about why me, and I have to follow in Sister DyAnn Smiths footsteps, geez, lol. Anyways now I have to pray for who I want my counselors and secretary to be, kinda hard when I don’t know anyone but the oldies in the ward lol 

This is Dad. I thought I’d write a few things too for our journal. This coronavirus pandemic is crazy with schools closing then having no church for however long. It’s kind of nice having church at home for a while. Last week and this week we had a hymn, prayer, sacrament, a spiritual thought and testimonies. The earthquake was crazy and scary. The whole house shook and vibrated for about 20 seconds. I was thinking at the moment, first the pandemic now an earthquake? Are we accelerating the signs of the second coming already? I jumped under the desk and got mum to come under even though she didn’t fit all the way. There were 2 large aftershocks during the day Wednesday and several smaller tremors. I even felt one Saturday and today. I tried to stay calm for the kids even though I was a little freaked out and nervous on the inside. It was hard to concentrate doing work stuff that day and sleeping that night was difficult. The trumpet of the angel Moroni fell off on the Salt Lake temple. I was thinking, does that mean that Moroni the angel who flew through heaven bringing the everlasting gospel in his hands is done announcing that to the world? Will the testimony of his servants be done soon and it will be time for the testimony of earthquakes, tempests, famine and pestilence? I hope not yet. But I can use it as a sign or a warning that we need to be prepared so I’ve been thinking about what we lack in preparedness lately. Makes me think I don’t want to be around for the stuff that will happen before the second coming. I know we can trust in the Lord during any trial and I’m grateful for what he has blessed us with. Be well and safe. 

We love you, Dad and Mum

Hello Mina,

On Wednesday, at 7am, I woke up to a big earthquake and I was SO scared! If I wasn't freaking out, I would've been enjoying the ride. XD After the big earthquake, there were some tiny aftershocks. I was kind of paranoid of earthquakes for the rest of the day. When I was cleaning the Edgar's house, there was a tiny earthquake. Dad played basketball with me at the park on Friday. Yesterday, I played at the park by myself. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

Hello egg, 

It’s been crazy this week. First an Earthquake and corona virus and being quarantined and stuff. But when the Earthquake happened I thought it was cool, I was half asleep so I thought I was dreaming or I was getting possessed lol. My bestest friends Ngaia and Xanda had to go back to New Zealand so that was sad. I went to Ted Bundy’s Cellar with Ceedrek, Jess, and Thayden. We took pics for instagram lol. But when we were taking pics we heard like a coyote howling. But when it howled a second time it changed into a man's scream so we got creeped out. Yesterday I went to the Castle Park with Ceedrek to see the new playground. They destroyed the castle park and rebuilt a new one, it’s lame. I think I got everything covered so hope you have a fun week! 

Love, Jaxon XOXO

Hi Mina, I'm sorry I haven't been talking to you for awhile I’m just so distracted by the T.V. .  I had a video chat with Maya on Saturday. She said we might have a play date on April the 6th and we’re going to have a video chat on Monday at 5pm.  I don't know what else to say ummm Leila and I played at Kage and Dray’s house.  Right now we just finished watching descendants and now we’re watching pacific rim 2. 

I miss and Love you Mina - Erana xoxoXoXoxOxO

3/29/20

Hello Mina,

I babysat the Frandsen kids sometime in the week. Talia hung out on Wednesday. She ate dinner here and read scriptures with us. We, as in Jaxon, Talia, Erana and I, played with the jumbo cards and then the mini cards and then Erana left so only Jaxon, Talia and I played Uno. Talia slept over on Friday. Mom, Dad, and I went walking around the not castle park and played a little basketball too. Yesterday, Talia went home and then we went to Kage’s for Uncle’s birthday. We had yummy rainbow cake and then we went for a walk. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO

February

2/2/20

Kia Ora Mina,
As you know it’s Super Bowl today (Chiefs beat the 49ers 31-20) we had shrimp soup, noodles and crab wontons. We also had our Stake choir practice, Tyrell didn’t come he says he already knows the songs from one practice he’s a professional.  Jaxon turned 17 on tuesday, went and ate at Golden China late had to wait for Tyrell to finish his class. It was yummy though had shrimp, steak, noodles, shrimp salsa and coffee cake. Came home and sang a birthday song to Jaxon and he opened his presents, he got some hoodies and bundaberg and money. We had tres leches for his cake. Then on friday Dad and I took him to Sagato’s for fish’n’chips and pies. Auntie Heather took the girls to Mo Bettas in South Jordan to see Talia working there. Uncle Jared moved into their new house in Day Break South Jordan a few weeks ago. We haven’t seen it yet. Been working at least 15 hrs a week and hibernating if its really cold outside, we're going to have a storm this week. But Puxatawny Phil says spring is coming early! Anyways keep up the good work praying for you always.
Love you Mum and Dad xxx

2/9/20

Watching Luther VanDross on YouTube right now, love his voice! Friday I went to buy a corsage at Smith’s for Jayda Masina, she’s going to her Sweethearts dance with him. Well they don’t make them anymore, dang it. Jay and I went to Valley Fair Mall to look for a tie to match Jayda’s bright pink dress. I found a beautiful pearl bracelet at Ross for Jayda and a tie on clearance. We walked around some more and found another tie at ‘Tie One On’, took a while to decide which one to buy. Jaxon didn’t like the tie I got from Ross, but liked the other one it was $20. Also got her a box of chocolates and flowers.
Jayda came and got Jaxon for brunch Saturday morning.  In the afternoon got a text from Tonja Masina saying Monique will be at church tomorrow morning and if Tyrell could come and meet with her about having a date. We were all in the basement and I showed Tyrell her msg, then I was talking to him about it. Jay over heard and was being funny saying what’s he gonna say in church people will hear him and go, “Oooo Tyrell is asking Monique out!” then go to Relief Society and tell them all about it! lol
After Jaxon’s nap I trimmed his hair a little. Jayda  looked beautiful when she picked him up for the dance in the afternoon. She put his corsage on his white shirt, it was funny. Jay and I were asleep when he came home, Jay found out that he got home around 1:30am.
Sunday Tyrell came to church we were having Ward Conf. Tyrell missed speaking to Monique after cause she went to class lol. After Relief Society I say’s to Monique my son is in the hallway lets go set up your date, or something like that? Lol Tyrell was talking with Sis Patterson, I says what you guys doing? Sister Patterson says Tyrell’s just answering my question. Then Sis Patterson says what you doing? I said, “I’m just setting up a date between these too!’’lol Sis Patterson then says well that’s more of a priority… we then walked off saying will let you guys discuss that on your own.  We also had our last choir practice for Stake conf. I drew some pictures of a song ‘I will walk with Jesus’ Sis Anderson asked me/us to, it took me all afternoon and we used them once! lol  The Masina’s were there as well.  Jaxon didn’t come with us cause he was in a deep nap.
Well it was good talking with you I hope your transfer is good for you and you are still happy, be positive and rely on the lord. We hope you are well, we pray for you always!
Love Mum and Dadxxx

Hello egg,
On Saturday I went to a dance with Jayda. She picked me up around 10 for breakfast. We had Shake Shack, it was delicious. Then she picked me up at around 6 to take pictures then after the pictures we went to her friends house to eat dinner. Then after the dinner we went to the dance. Her school is full of white people so it was weird. And they don’t even dance they just all jump up and down in the middle of the gym. But after the dance we went back to her friends house and played this funny board game. That’s basically everything fun that happened this week so hope you have an awesome week.
Love, Jaxon XOXO

Hi Mina,
Not much happened this week, I hung out with Alex and we played vr horror games on the ps4, it was funny haha, you gotta try it sometime because it feels legit. Today at church I asked Monique out on a date but she already knew, because our mums have been trying to set us up haha. Anyways I’ll let you know how that goes. I hope you enjoy the new area.
Love you, and stay safe!  Tyrell XOXO

Hello Mina,
Yesterday, Kage let me come with him to the Murray Rec. Center with his friend Colton Boyd after we played a little. His other friend met us there and his name is Jd Segura. We played basketball and this group of kids and 2 adults invited me to play with them so I did. Afterwards, we walked to Chick-fil-a and ate. Kage gave me his fries, that’s all I had. Then we walked to Best Buy mucked around with the phones and did something called the love calculator on a computer. Kage did me and Jd and we got 70 something % and then he did me and Colton together and we got 94%... Aunty Heather picked Kage, Colton, and I up because Jd’s mom was picking him up and we went back to Kage’s. We had pizza and played Gang Beasts. That was probably the closest I’m going to get with actually hanging out with friends and it was pretty fun. What I meant was I have no friends that want to hang out unlike Kage’s friends who hang out with him ALL THE TIME!!! So unfair… Anyways, I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!
Love, Leila XOXO

2/16/20

We had Stake conference and we all sang in the choir. We did 6 songs and they sounded really nice. Tyrell sat next Monique Masina in the choir. The night before he went on his date with her for the first time and he said he had a lot of fun and she told her parents she had a lot of fun. They went to Round 1 at South Towne mall but it was busy so they walked around the mall before going to All Star bowling on Redwood rd 78th south. Then they ate at the Pie Pizzeria then went downtown to the State Capitol and he taught her how to play the ukulele. Then they got hot chocolate at 7’11 and he got home around 11:50pm. Mum is excited to find out everything they do or say and always wants to see the texting and so forth. I told her to stop being a nosy parker. You know all this already but we have to write it because these letters all go into our journal. After Stake conference we ate lunch at the Gudgeons as their daughter Kapri got home from her mission in the Wellington mission. I went to CCNZ with the Dad, Duane. Saturday afternoon we also went to Uncle Jared’s to eat dinner. We hadn’t seen his new home yet. It’s nice and very open. The basement hasn’t been done yet but is also huge. Well can’t think of much else.
Love Dad and Mum xoxo

2/23/20

Hi Sister Wihongi,

I had Monday off because it was Presidents day. I slept in of course. We walked around Valley Fair Mall with Leila and looked in a few stores. They have an Allstar bowling alley with arcade games, bumper cars and Lazer tag now by the food court. I bought some new ties at Ross. Tuesday for work I drove with a co-worker to our data center in Richfield to take a server appliance and pick 3 up. That’s a 2.5 hour drive one way. That pretty much took up my whole work day. Wednesday we ate at Golden China for Mum’s bday and then opened her gifts after. She had a Key lime pie for her bday cake. I got some light bulb speakers for a gift and they are in the lamps above our bed. I also got mum some new white dishes and cups. Friday we went back to Valley Fair Mall after we went to the temple to take the girls to a movie. We had Megaplex gift cards from Christmas to pay for the tickets and treats. Mum and I walked around, did shopping at Ross again and Old Navy. I got new church pants. Saturday evening we ate dinner at the Wolferstan’s church for Imogen’s home-coming. She isn’t speaking in church for  another month or so because she’s going to NZ and Aus. We did a short Maori show. We’re so proud of you and so grateful for your example to us all. Stay humble and prayerful.

Love Dad and Mum xoxo

Hello Mina,

Yesterday we went to Imogen’s Homecoming party. I went with Jaxon and Talia to babysit a friend’s baby afterwards. The baby was asleep the whole time so we just watched movies and ate snacks. Erana and I went to see Sonic the Hedgehog on Friday. It was at Megaplex while mom and dad were walking around the mall. In the morning on Friday, mom, dad, and I went to the temple and I was GOING to do baptisms, but my temple recommend was expired, so I had to wait for like an hour for mom and dad to be done with endowments. Mom, dad, and I walked around the same mall from Friday on Wednesday (I think, maybe not). We ate at Golden China for mom’s birthday dinner. Jaxon and I went to mutual, or whatever you call it, and it was all about food from different cultures. There was Samoan, Australian, French, Italian, and Japanese. Samoan had panipopo, Australian had vegemite, tim tams, and meat pies, France had cheese or hummus on baguettes, Italian had pepperoni and this olive dip thingy on crunchy bread, and Japan had curry. While Jaxon was driving out of the parking lot, I had my window open and he stopped right in front of Kaitlyn’s car while she was getting out of her parking spot. She honked at us and guess what I did? ….. I did the fake middle finger at her! HAHAHA! And then we drove off. The fake middle finger is the ring finger only. It was sooo funny! After mutual, mom opened her gifts. I hope you have a great week, stay safe! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Leila XOXO