ABOUT MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
I am obsessed with my family and friends. They are so important to me, and keep my spirit strong. I am lucky to have their support and encouragement, and they are so looking forward to a new little addition to our family one day!
In Hawaii, I have my dad, step-mother, Marty, and my step-aunt, Judith. My father is a bundle of energy, and it is fun to be with him every day at work. He is a born salesman, but is also very athletic and creative. His home is so unique (which he designed), and it was actually featured on a TV program. He is a wonderful piano player, as well. Marty and Judith are originally from Colombia, and moved her in their teens!They embrace life with passion and determination, and they inspire me everyday.
In California, I have my older sister, Colette. She is super loving, and is a big kid at heart. She cannot wait to be an “Auntie”. My younger brother is, Peter, and his wife’s name is, Sunna. They have a little one, Barnaby, who is almost two. In addition, I have a step-brother, Logan who also has two little girls-Kianna and Scarlet (who are ten and three). I visit California at least once a year, if not more. I also have one more brother in England, Robert, who just recently had a baby, Holly, with his wife, Sue.
My sister from Washington is, Kathy. She is my sister who was given up at birth, by my mother. She reunited with us in her mid thirties, and it was a wonderful closure for my mother. Back then “open adoptions” were not too common, so we were supportive and happy when the reunion occurred. She is married and has three children. Two of her children are expecting babies this summer with their spouses, and we are all so excited to be expanding the family at all times it seems.
My best friend since the third grade, is Loraine. She has been a constant in my life, and I adore her so. We have done practically everything together as friends. We went through school together, danced together in recitals and competitions, and traveled to many different places in the world together. She is married to her husband, Steve, and lives in Northern California.
My other best friend is, Kelly. I met her over twenty years ago, when I moved back to Hawaii briefly for a year. We met waiting tables in a Pizza Place called, “Basils”, and we have been great friends ever since. She currently lives here in Hawaii with her husband, Brett, and also has two grown children.
FAMILY TRADITIONS
All major holidays are spent together as a family. My step-mother and step -aunt are wonderful cooks. They truly make a feast at every occasion, and we even get together once a week to all watch, “Dancing with the Stars.” Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the most celebrated, and sometimes we even switch it up and celebrate at my place. I love to decorate every corner, and have “theme” bins for every holiday. I also absolutely love, “Snoopy”, and have a complete collection of over a dozen Snoopy’s that I set up in a certain section of the house, and call it “Snoopy Land”. My home was just “made” for children during this special time, and I just can’t wait.
ABOUT MY CAT “TIKI”
“Tiki” came into my life last year, when I rescued him from the Humane Society, and I haven’t stopped smiling since. He is about four now, and what a little character he is! He would do very well with a new baby, and he is very friendly. His favorite thing, is to make himself “fall off” the couch in a backwards “handstand”. I love kitties, and have always had them in my life from as long as I can remember.