Nu'uanu Ward Halloween Party

Halloween wouldn't be complete without the ward halloween party! Besides the candy that we were able to snag from door to door in the cutural center, we feasted on spam masubi for dinner and listened to spooky tales of the "Night Marchers" (an old Hawaiian legend about King Kamehamehas marching soliders that everyone seems to either of encountered or believe in)

The Closest thing to Beer Mugs

So we splurged on Friday night and got a "keg" of Root beer for our frozen pizza. Nate is a social root beer drinker, so this was a special occasion for him. As I came out to the kitchen table I saw two glass measuring cups poured to the top with root beer. According to Nate, the handle on the glass makes all the difference. At least we could measure how much we were drinking!(Nate drank 4 1/2 cups)

Brain storm for your pumpkin carving!

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/pumpkin_sim.html
This website kept me occupied for probably longer than it should have! HAVE FUN!

Prop 8 YES

I'm getting bigger!

Upon request, I took a little baby bump picture. Here I am in my 20th week...also just coming home from work, so I look kind of thrashed and wind blown. But, I'm feeling great, and my little baby bump is kind of fun to carry around! The little guy (it's a boy for those of you who didn't know) is sure starting to kick, and has definitely increased my bathroom time at work. It's so fun though, and I'm enjoying this second trimester honeymoon phase of the pregnancy.

First Day of Fall Dinner

Obviously we don't get a whole lot of seasonal change living in Hawaii, and at times Nate and I crave that cold crisp autumn air, or even being able to wear socks in bed with out sweating up a storm. So, of course we're going to celebrate the first day of Fall! We felt it our duty to commemrate that yes, Fall can happen in the endless summer paradise! That night, Nate and I cooked up some turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and a little apple crisp with vanilla carmel swirl ice cream for dessert. Mom and I had a "fall candle lighting ceremony" over the phone to begin the festivities and make our house smell nice and "cinnamoney". Nate and I enjoyed our little fall feast next to the city lights...and made sure to keep our fan close by to cool off the night. Fall can be done in Hawaii!

Eating Candy Corn is just more fun this way