Harry Potter!!!!! AHHHH!!!!

Ok, so now that my Twilight obsession is over (at least until next year) it is now time for me to concentrate on my first love. The Love that got me reading for entertainment again, that had me say, "oh yeah, that's what's cool about magic".

Harry Potter!

Though these movies don't do the book justice (just like Twilight's movies), I am happy to say that I have few complaints. The fact that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be in 2 parts is absolutely correct. The final book is so full of action, information, and let's face it....awesomeness....that it NEEDS to be in 2 parts.

A friend of mine who is as Potter obsessed as I am sent me some links for you truly die hard fans. There are 2 trailers she sent me; one is the official one from WB and the other is the MTV World premier. They're different so you won't see the same thing twice.

I can't wait for November.In fact, to honor this film and its actors I will speak in an English accent all day. Cherrio!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6NgUhl96CQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php

ECLIPSE!!!!

So we went to see Eclipse as a big group on Saturday, July 3rd. We made t-shirts (well me and Jaymie did) and we ate at Zia's before we went to the movie. We took stupid pictures and nice ones but I have my own pet peeves about the movie. First some pictures, then I'll complain...

Jaymie and I in our Awesome shirts.


me & Aubrey


all of us afterwards


a better look of my shirt


Now for the juicy part

Pros: The acting is much better this time around and so is the action. Though I would've liked more time with the training of the Cullens and the werewolves I thought it was done well. The werewolves were great and as usual my favorite part of the movie.

Cons:
1) Bella's hair. Is that the same wig they used for Jacob in Twilight just curls added to the bottom? Her hair looks completely fake in some parts and then really good in others.

2) Where did Jasper's accent come from? He never had a southern accent in the first two movies and now all of a sudden in Eclipse he finally got one.

3) Speaking of Jasper, is it just me or is his costume the same as General Custer in "Night at the Museum 2"?

4) What is up with Bella's monologue at the end of the movie?! When did she EVER talk like this? hmmmm....NEVER. Stick to the book director, it would make a better ending

5) What is up with the ring Edward gave her? It's hideous! That is not what I imagined it to be. Supposedly Stephanie designed it....stick to writing girl, don't design anything

6) The scene with Bella hopping on Jacob's bike in front of Edward....did not happen! And Jacob being mad at her and wishing she was dead instead of being a vampire and her only being hurt did not happen either. She left! She was mad at him. Hellooooooo.

7) The quilt that Bella's mom gave her...what? That was a stupid and unnecessary addition. 5 minutes they could have used for some actual scenes in the book

8) All the inaccurate scenes that would take too long to mention

Lines I liked or thought were funny...

Jacob to Edward: "Well, I am hotter than you."

Emmett: "Trying to walk and chew gum again Bella?"
Bella: "I punched a wolf"
Emmett: "Bad ass"

Jacob to Bella: "I am done. I am so done."

Edward to Bella: "Doesn't he own a shirt?"

Jacob to Charlie: "I kissed bella...then she hurt her hand...punching me in the face...it was a misunderstanding"

Charlie to Bella: "So Edward is going with you? Super."

Jessica: "I know, right?"

Edward: "If you'd been here sooner maybe you could've helped."
Jane: "Pity."

Edward: "Bella, will you please stop trying to take off your clothes."
Bella: "Why, do you want to do that part?"

Kyra vs. the Pool

So we've been trying to get Kyra used to water since she is 75% Polynesian. BUT, she won't go on sand (her feet are too sensitive) and she's terrified of the ocean. So, we started her off at our swimming pool instead. I bought this $7.00 inflatable that looks like a volkswagon beetle so she can sit inside and "ride" in the pool. It has a shade to keep the sun off her.

As you can see, even though I was excited for the pool....she wasn't. It took me 10 full minutes to get that little grin from her and even then I think she was just humoring me so I'd leave her alone.

5th year Anniversary

Okay so I'm behind again! Rabici and I had our 5th year anniversary on June 18th. We decided to do a stay-cation. (Playing tourist in Waikiki.) My brother got us a cheap hotel room at Embassy Suites with 2 bedrooms and a living room!!! I love having connections. Anyway, we pretended to be tourists and even went to the Paradise Cove luau in Ko Olina since we've done PCC too many times to count.

We had an awesome time, but don't worry PCC. You're luau and villages are WAY better!

On the bus getting ready to go to Paradise Cove...



Me weaving a headband from ti leaf...



Our tasty dinner...


Beautiful Sunset on the beach...



Me and Rabici....Happy 5th to us!

7 month pics of Kyra

These pictures have been on my camera forever and I just have to post them because I love them and I've been HORRIBLE at updating this blog. Kyra will be 8 months on Sunday so I'm slowly catching up!

Kyra after a meal...she has a hard time eating the food instead of wearing it


Kyra and Rabici after a wedding we went to. I LOVE this dress on her!


Kyra with her Grandma. I was making faces so she'd smile and instead she laughed.


Kyra now crawls and pulls herself up. This is right after she fell down and decided it was better just to lay on her side then try again. The face she's making is priceless!

Graduation!

So I finally graduated on May 14th, 2010, with my Masters degree in Curriculum Studies in Education. Whew! That was a mouthful. Anyway, here are some pictures that Rabici took to remember the day. It was fun for me just to see my family's faces as I got my diploma. Kyra was a cute addition too since she didn't know what the heck was going on!

Rabici & Kyra waiting for it to start



Me & my nephew Mana, Lee with Kyra



Aunty Faaki, Me & Mom



Hauoli, Me, Rabici & Kyra

My how she's grown!

I added some pictures of Kyra to my facebook and then realized I didn't do anything for my blog! Kyra is now 6 months and growing so fast!!! She's using a walker now...though she can't walk....and is laughing all the time. I can't believe she's already eating peas, and saying "bah bah" and "da da". She's grown so fast and it seems like it's passing me in a blur!

Her "I love standing" look



Her curious look



Her innocent look


Yep, she's my kid all right!