Polymomma

Naomi's 5th birthday

2010-03-01T22:01:00.000-08:00

Skate party, star pinata, cake, Disney Bingo and more...

Naomi had 2 parties this year to celebrate her 5th birthday. On her birthday Feb 17, we took her for a surprise Skate Party at Classic Skating in Orem. It was a fun disco skating scene with great music, games, skating and scooters, friends and pizza and a Cinderella cup "cake." i think she had a really fun time with all her friends. Hadley, Brandon, Paxton, her cousin, Tehani, and her cousin Mary and hubby Aaron. I skated and pushed Leilani around in the stroller. She loved it. Naomi seemed really happy learning how to skate and dancing to her favorite songs. She even got a shout out from the DJ. It was a fun disco magical night at the roller skating rink.

She also had a character birthday party on Sat after her bday for her friends and neighborhood/ church buddies. Alot of kids came for hot dogs and cupcakes and pinata fun. The guests dressed up in their favorite characters. Naomi was a blue fairy. Regan, Naya, Hads, Paxton, Kiersten, Kaitlyn, Jackson, and Brinsley all came to her party.
It was alot of fun entertaining them, because it doesn't really take much to entertain this age. We played bing bag toss, ate lunch, opened presents, played Disney Bingo, and tried to kill the pinata. It was a successful party, Tommy and I think.
Naomi had alot of fun with old and new friends. I think she is happy in our new home and neighborhood. Now our oldest is 5 and will start K in August! WOW!

waiting to come down for presents, xmas early at home in Utah

2010-01-20T23:25:00.000-08:00

"my brown eyed girls" Dec 2009 in Cali

2010-01-20T23:15:00.000-08:00

Christmas in Cali 2009/ Disneyland, Newport beach, and more...

2010-01-20T22:57:00.000-08:00

This is the year it was all about Santa! Naomi wanted to know all about him and how he knows who is being "naughty or nice" and what kind of gifts she wants. So we did a lot of writing to Santa. The first letter she didn't think he got her letter so we wrote another one! I of course assured her he did receive it. And she would always ask, "But, how do you know for sure he got my letter." She also wanted to know where does Santa live and does he sleep and where is the North Pole? I did my best with all these answers. It was fun playing the Santa "card" many times when she needed to listen better. She did get everything she asked for, while in reality and affordability. ;) But I think Santa did OK this year. We even put out a few candies and a drink for Santa up on the fireplace on Christmas Eve, because Naomi thought he would want candies instead of cookies. We also gave him chocolate milk. Santa almost forgot to eat what we left for him, but luckily before Naomi could go down the stairs, it was eaten quickly by Santa of course. This was a really fun and happy Christmas spent at Grandma and Pappa's.

Fun this Fall! October/ Nov 2009

2009-12-08T13:36:00.000-08:00

Our new home! Baby Lei Lei is 1.

2009-12-08T10:02:00.000-08:00

We finally are in our new home as of November 14. Yipee, our own home to settle in, and right before the holidays.

We want to thank all who housed us "homeless", for 3 months while we were looking and deciding and bidding. Oldhams, Rodriguez, Cleveland's, and the Marriott.
Our new address...

788 Devonshire Dr. Saratoga Springs, UT. 84045

It is such a blessing to be in our own place! ;)

Leilani is 1 yrs old as of October 22, and Naomi is 4 and will be 5 in Feb 17.
Tommy enjoys his job in Lehi at the Marriott, just a 10 min drive to work now. I am loving being at home and taking care of our girls.
We are members of the SS 7th ward and enjoying the neighborhood.

Have a wonderful holiday season!
Love,
Gray family

send me your address's pls. thanks.

cupcakes and the Ellen show!

2009-07-16T10:22:00.000-07:00

http://kitchendoughdough.blogspot.com/2009/07/dreamin-doughdough-giveaway.html?showComment=1247764645442#c7124326927938736187

check it out, yummy cupcake ideas and treats and giveaways, and help the "dough dough" go to the Ellen show! ;)

Grandma Christine

2009-06-17T07:44:00.000-07:00

In the Rose Garden...

We enjoyed visiting with Grandma Christine who came up from Bakersfield, CA. to meet Leilani and to spoil Naomi! ;)

We enjoyed being with her and meeting more family on the Kinghorn side. I found out I am related to Mary "Queen of Scotts," Alexander the Great, and I am one of the 4th great-grandaughters to Martin Harris. We have Scottish and Danish in the family. Hansen, Campbell and Atkin.

I had a great time with the ladies of Scott. ;)

Thanks momma C for taking the time to be with my family and I. We will miss you!

Brown Eyed GIRLS!

2009-06-17T07:23:00.000-07:00

I am feeling so very much blessed and grateful for my babies!

My Girls!

2009-06-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

Naomi is 4 and is a good big sister and mommy's little helper. She is on summer break from Pre-school, and is taking dance classes now. We love our energetic, talkative, jumping, singing, dancing, a little jealous of Lei Lei- Nomi. We love you.

Leilani is 7 months already. She is such a happy baby. She gives really big smiles and loves to to be thrown in the air. She like to fly. She is a giggler and loves her big sister. She thinks her sister is hilarious and loves to watch her run and jump and play. She loves her mommy and daddy too. She watches me when I am in the room and gives a little pout when I walk out. She loves to sit on mommy's lap and listen to my conversations as if she is understanding and agreeing with whatever I say. She loves to cuddle and be played with, especially with her big bear-daddy. She can sit up for a bit, then will fall over. Naomi is usually there to help her back up. She can roll over. Her bottom 2 teeth are popping up. She is teething now. She doesn't have much hair, but she has the longest eye lashes you have ever seen. She has the cutest cheeks too. I love my Lei Lei.

Hawaii visit 2009

2009-05-01T15:30:00.001-07:00

Hawaii 2009

2009-05-01T15:11:00.000-07:00

My hosts were Sandee, my cousin from Hilo who lives in Provo, Utah and her lovely parents, and her brother August and his Doreen. They are such a generous family and they gave me a great vacation. I had a wonderful time in Hilo with them and Sandee's kids. Next time I will have to bring my whole family. Sorry Naomi, next time, but mommy missed her girls terribly and Tommy of course. Well, here is my trip, enjoy!
Snorkeling at Haunama Bay, volcano on the Big Island, Hilton, dolphins, fishing for crabs and fish on Coconut Island.
In Honolulu I was welcomed by cousin Cheryle and we all had dinner the night I left for Hilo with Herring and his family and my cousins, Evelyn and Lusa.

Hawaii 2009

2009-05-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

Should-a, would-a, could-a...

2009-03-12T12:22:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking of my "what ifs" in life, like what if I never moved overseas, or what if I decided to go to school back east, or "I should have done this or that" or never should have picked this route...and I have come to the conclusion that you just can't look back and "wonder" about all the what if's. Because it can make you crazy with regret, maybe sorrow or depression and there are NO time machines, and life is not going to wait for me to finally figure out that I need to just be happy with where I am at now. OK... so I will probably never be a tennis star,(HA) but its not too late to develop talents and grow as a woman, wife and mother.

WOW! I must be having a bit of a midlife crisis...I am getting too DEEP even for me, hahaha! ;) I must be having a bit of regret turning 35 and a friend told me that 35 rounds up to 40? AAAAAhhhhh! ;(

I am sooo grateful for being a mother, it is a hard job but so rewarding, hearing Leilani's first giggles and seeing her smile is a dream come true! I feel very blessed to be able to have children and to teach them the gospel. I love my girls, they really are a joy to me, how lucky I feel. Naomi is such a loving helpful big sister. She always gives me a play by play of what is happening with Lei Lei or (MElani). She will be such a great friend and motherly figure to Lei Lei as the years go by. I need to take more joy in this. I am also grateful for being a wife, sister, friend, and a daughter, and a teacher, and all other blessings in my life, which are plenty!

Thanks for reading! ;)

Drummer girl, NOMI!

2009-03-11T15:54:00.000-07:00

We were visiting my sister in Cali at her home and was watching John play his drums, so Naomi wanted to give it a try...that girl has rythymn!

Isn't it fun to wonder what your child will do or love, or what kind of talents they will possess. This is a fun age for Naomi to discover what she loves/ hates, and to try everything, she wants to know everything and why. She also loves to tell me what is a girl thing or a boy thing, she doesn't like boy things. I love it!

I wish I played tennis in my early years and stuck to playing the violin, oh well, I guess there are always "what if's"...

Well... should I buy Naomi a drum set? JK ;)

What are your "what if's"...

*Naomi singing/dancing "Hannah Montana" on her microphone pen.

Ocean Lovin' with Tommy

2009-02-25T20:57:00.000-08:00

Tommy and I ate at one of our favorite places to eat good seafood (lobster). We enjoyed one of our dating spots from back in the day. We miss Cali and the beach house.

Newport Beach with G'ma, Auntie Wendy, Kaden and Taylor, and Lei Lei

2009-02-25T20:27:00.000-08:00

Birthday week in CA. with the family

2009-02-25T18:05:00.000-08:00

Naomi's birthday week was filled with alot of fun moments and visits, like the Santa Ana Zoo (the best zoo for toddlers), the beach, Disneyland, G'ma and Pappa C, Auntie Lisa and Auntie Wendy. We went to Newport Beach to do some crab fishing, and playing in the sand. The zoo was fun too, especially the singing monkeys who serenaded us. We also ate at a family favorite the "Crab Cooker", yummo! We had a FAB time, thanks fam for hanging with us!

Naomi's 4th birthday party

2009-02-25T12:50:00.000-08:00

Naomi's 4th was spent in So Cal with Grandma and Pappa Cleveland. All of the family went to Disneyland on her birthday. She wore her little Mermaid dress and pink mickey ears. She got to meet Tinker Bell and one of her friends in the new Pixie Hollow. We all had a fun time there. We missed Daddy though. Naomi was also tall enough for some of the bigger rides, like " Soarin' over California". She loved the big swing.
We love you Naomi, Happy 4th Birthday! ;)

Tea Party for 2

2009-01-20T13:26:00.000-08:00

Well, Leilani was interested in the inauguration for our new Pres. Obama! She couldn't keep her eyes off the TV, mmmmm, interesting! it even looks like Leilani is cheering for Obama w/ her fist in the air. maybe she is a democrat, "grape" G'pa Cox would like that. ;)
Naomi was impressed by the presidents wife who had a pretty gold dress on just like "Belle". Naomi said there are 2 presidents and a girl president?

Leilani loves her baby bjorn, mommy does too! (see pic on MM's blog)

Naomi is loving preschool and tea parties! She had a tea party with her cousin Tehani yesterday. They both had alot of fun, mommy did too with cousin Sandee. Naomi is also wearing mommy's dress when I was her age, made by G'ma Cleveland.

Naomi's famous words... of 2008

2008-12-31T14:43:00.000-08:00

"Daddy you are Crazy"! Instead of Holy cow, she says "Holy ROCK"! If I say "yeah me too", she will say, " ya me three". She likes to copy me when I am on my phone and when I am having a conversation with Tommy- so if I seem cross, she will say, " Daddy you are in a time OUT"! I usually let her get away with that one, hahaha! ;)
She still says the kitchen is "chicken". She calls Leilani, "Me"lani.
-out of the blue, she will say, " that is sooo weird".
And the other day, Tommy wanted her to go somewhere with him, she was laying on our bed watching her movie and she said, " Daddy I QUIT"! We knew then she was tired. ;)

She calls her bum her "bump". And when I am nursing Leilani, Naomi calls "them", my pointers! hahahahaha! ;)
I love my Naomi Ann Keolani.

Happy Christmas!

2008-12-17T01:31:00.000-08:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

2008-11-22T19:37:00.000-08:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Brady Bunch

2008-11-18T22:38:00.000-08:00

So lately Naomi wants to watch "The Brady Bunch" at 6pm on the BYU channel. So we have been watching it together, and even though I have already seen most of the episodes, it is a good nap time for me on the couch. Sometimes I will hear her giggle at the show, and other times she just sits quietly and watches and really observes the show. So I have been contemplating if I should let her watch this weird 70's show that I watched as a child, and still can't believe it is still on the air. It is a silly show and the family can get annoying. But today I could not stop laughing...Naomi was making fun of the show, she was copying what they said and making funny faces as if she knows this show is so unrealistic and quite stupid. She was saying mommy what is going on with all the boys and girls, and I said exactly...what is going on with all the boys and girls...hahahaha! It was a classic naomi observation, she is so smart and knows what is going on in life, sometimes I think wow I have a really mature 3 year old.

Obama

2008-11-10T10:21:00.000-08:00

Well... are new president has been chosen, and I will respect the decision of the American people. I am excited to see how he lives up to his promises and does evaluate our country and makes change where needed. I will say- having some "soul" power in the white house will be fun, maybe some James Brown, or the Temptations playing in the surround sound in the white house would be a nice change. Having a new national anthem maybe, " Cause were Movin on up, to the east side...to a big apartment in the skyyyyy." Movin on up...Maybe he can bring back the Supreme's or straighten out Michael Jackson-(what is up with MJ anyways). I really would like to bring back tapes and vhs, I hate DVD's...one scratch and the movie or cd is ruined! I did enjoy his acceptance speech, I thought he was gracious, humbled, and respected McCain. Anyways...just excited about the "change", that is going to happen! We will see...

2008-11-07T20:18:00.001-08:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

Twilight GRADE B

2008-11-03T12:55:00.000-08:00

Lori's movie Review...Twilight

I enjoyed this movie, as I enjoyed all the books. I laughed and was intrigued by the world of vampires and werewolves. It is what it is, for what it was. I wasn't expecting an Oscar performance, it was like watching a long music video. Jasper was a riot, I didn't believe he was in pain from all the human blood around him, maybe more constipated then anything. Jacob's hair was kind of annoying, who ever was the makeup artist needed to fix that unrealistic hairdo (wig). The white faces on the Cullen family and red lips was a bit cheesy. I loved the actress playing Alice, she was great and exactly who I imagined from the book. However, Rosalie was not! She wasn't in my mind the most beautiful woman in the world and she looked like a modern Latina girl, mid 20's with a bad blonde job from L.A. They missed that boat. I enjoyed Edward and Bella, I thought they did a good job. The actress playing Bella was a right on pick. Edward was handsome and he did a good job playing a vampire, the forest scene was fun. Dr. Cullen and his wife was a good choice for the actors and I wanted to see more of them. I also wanted more of the school scenes with Edward "hand in hand" with Bella. I thought Jacob's scenes were jipped, he should of had more scenes from the book in the movie. But, I am really excited for the second movie. I give this movie a "B" for "Bella" in my grade book!

happy happy halloween!

2008-10-31T20:00:00.000-07:00

Well, my daughter Naomi came home early from trick or treating and said her tummy hurt, and we didn't listen. After mommy took her around the block and daddy for the second time, we should have listened, we came home and she threw up all over herself. I guess the build up of the day and excitement and probably the fifth tootsie roll, things caught up to her and she let it all out over her blue fairy dress. Well, she fell asleep quickly and now she knows the meaning of too much candy will give u a tummy ache and will make you sick. Moral of the story, Daddy and Mommy wanted more candy? NO! We needed to listen to our 3 yr old. She had a lot of fun, but she knew when to quit T or T, and we didn't listen.;( Poor Naomi!

Through the first 3 Halloween years...
First yr- bumble bee
second yr- pink princess/ cinderella
third yr- tinker bell/ blue pixie fairy ( but she didn't want to wear her wings tonight)

pics to come later...

here she is Miss Samoa...

2008-10-28T20:48:00.000-07:00

A Star is Born! Leilani weighed 8lbs 2oz, 21 in long, and our sweet baby girl arrived Wed Oct 22 at 9:54pm! We are so proud of our new arrival. It was a long day on Wed 10/22, we checked in the hospital at 630am and I was induced. It was a long wait till I was ready, my contractions were good through-out the day, and the baby looked really good too. I was fine and felt ready, except when it was time for my epideral, which really hurt! But, it was better then feeling the contractions all day. I was finally dialated to a 4, 8hrs later the doctor broke my water and things started to happen really fast. I only had to push less then 20 min and Leilani was out. Tommy cut the cord and he and my mother were a huge help all day. She is so beautiful, we love her and we are so glad she is here and healthy. Naomi was at the hospital waiting with Pappa, she woke up to meet Leilani and smiled. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.

Leilani is here!!!!!

2008-10-24T21:18:00.000-07:00

first pics check out....

http://www.utahportraits.com/hospital/index.php?action=view&BabyID=102208lag

more to come later...

Because I couldn't sleep...

2008-10-17T22:45:00.000-07:00

3 Joys
1. Dates with Tommy
2. Naomi's laughter/giggles
3. having a second child join our family

3 Fears
1.something bad happening to my children
2.failure at life
3.me dying before my children have grown/ or my children passing before me

3 Goals
1. finish my schooling, Masters...
2. teach my children the Gospel
3. finish the Book of Mormon before my bday

3 Obsessions
1. chapstick
2. chocolate-Serendipity in NYC-frozen hot chocolate or brownie fudge sundae
3. really good old movies

3 Facts
1. I hate the winters/cold.
2. I love bread!
3. I love my family!

I was tagged, here ya go...

2008-10-15T22:40:00.000-07:00

8 TV Shows I watch:
1.Bones
2.Fringe
3.HGTV...anything-Divine by Design, design to sell, if walls could talk...
4.food network...anything but esp. Ellie- healthy appetites, semi-homemade
5.Lost
6.Naomi's cartoons, Disney channel...
7.without a trace
8.csi-sometimes

8 Favorite Restaurants: (In no particular order)
1.mimi's cafe
2.french bakery-yummo!
3.kneaders
4.macaroni grill
5.Rumbi's
6.Magleby's
7.Islands- in Cali
8.Coco's-in Cali

8 Things that Happened Yesterday:
1.slept
2.FHE
3.explained to naomi about mommy going to hospital when baby comes
4.surfed the internet
5.took a walk
6.made spaghetti dinner w/ meatballs
7. let naomi make a mess in the LV room
8.Went to bed late because of facebook

8 Things I look Forward too:
1.celebrating our 10 yr anniversary
2.having this babaaaaaaaaah!
3.holding my newborn
4.having my body back
5.weekends
6.going to Cali
7.naomi's laughter
8.kisses from tommy

8 Things I love about Fall:
1.warmer clothing
2.the smells-cinnamon, nutmeg, spices for the season
3.cooler weather, but not too cold
4.colors of the mtn.
5.my hair is not so poofy :)
6.halloween- love it love it love it, dressing up...
7.thanksgiving- Tommy especially loves this holiday, better then xmas-he says!;)
8.my hubby's bday

8 Things on my Wish List:
1.aruba
2.egypt
3.living closer to family
4.pedicure
5.new uggs
6.samoa
7.australia-tommy's mish
8.dream home

8 People I TAG: (no pressure, at all)
1.brooke
2.traci
3.wendy c.
4.Lisa
5.Lou Ann
6.melinda hansen- i will tag u for fun!;)
7.Roo
8.Brekk

jasonmraz.com

2008-10-06T15:26:00.000-07:00

My new music love, Jason Mraz, love his voice, my hubby and I are chillin to his groovy sounds!

ABC's of ME

2008-10-04T23:37:00.000-07:00

A is for Age: 34
B is for Burger of choice: Islands (pipeline) in Cali
C is for the Car I drive: Isuzu trooper
D is for your Dog's name: as a kid, Lady, best dog ever!
E is for Essential item you use everyday: lotion, lip gloss-Lancome (I hate dry lips!)
F is for Favorite TV show at the moment: Bones
G is for favorite Game: scategorries
H is for Home state: California, but oootah is cool.
I is for Instruments you play: I used to play violin.
J is for favorite Juice: cranberry
K is for whose bum you would like to Kick: Obama-hehehehe, hilary clinton, or any clinton. ;)
L is for Last restaraunt you ate at: Kneaders
M is for your favorite Muppet: Elmo, for my daughter
N is for Number of piercing's at one time: I used to have 5, closed up now.
O is for Overnight hospital stays: 5
P is for People you were with today: family
Q is for what you do with your Quiet time: sleep
R is for biggest Regret: not being more disciplined at a younger age-college years.
S is for Status: proud wife, momma, and pregnant!
T is for the Time you woke up today: to pee early 6am
U is for what's Unique about you: I am adopted and found my birth fam, good times.
V is for a Vegetable you love: broccli, carrotts, corn
W is for Worst habit: worry wart, bad dreams
X is for X-Rays you have had: 4
Y is for Yummy food you have eaten today: turkey avocado sndwhch, brownie cheesecake, yummy apple
Z is for Zodiac sign: pisces

funny things naomi says

2008-10-03T17:03:00.000-07:00

Her preschool teacher asked her, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Naomi looked at her weird and said, "Still a Girl"! The teacher said she had this look on her face like, duh! :)

She also told Miss Merlene, that I already had the baby on Tues and we named her Cali. mmmm? I wish I had her already! and Cali is cute, but we never said that.

Naomi still likes to call the kitchen-"chicken".

Naomi also wants to name the baby Talula. or Lelo. or Stitch.

She says the baby can come out and play with her toys.
She call herself "Nomi".
I am the Queen on most days and Daddy is the King and she is the princess.

Tommy teaches her some Samoan also, but these are the ones she remembers...
balafanga-fart
uma-finished
fa'vave-hurry

little treasures from Naomi

2008-10-01T12:19:00.000-07:00

Naomi likes to bring me something anytime she is away from me. If she is with Daddy on a walk, or gone to the store or just outside for a few min, she always brings me a gift. A stick, leaf, rock, flower, dried up dead fruit, or an unripen fruit. Lately she likes to collect rocks, big rocks, so I have rocks in my home, I have tripped over some of them too. She always loves to bring me flowers too. When she would visit a friend in their home she would also come home with a present for me, a marble, a small toy, or something weird she thinks is beautiful! So one day in Cali at the beach, Naomi actually found a treasure, a complete shell, not broken, which is hard to find, I was excited for her, it was a perfect clam shell. After playing with it for awhile, she thought it wasn't so perfect, so she broke it and threw it back in the ocean. I love my "nomi", she is my little treasure!

My Tommy

2008-09-29T21:37:00.000-07:00

I love my Tommy! He is a good husband, friend and father. He is loyal and so kind, I don't think I have ever met anyone else like him. Thats probably why I married him. hehehe:) He plays with our daughter and teaches her how to be a good person. I am lucky to have him in my life. Soon there will be another one in our family and I know he will love her as he loves us. He will have 3 girls to take care of, and I know he will. Love u my sweet man, and thank you for taking great care of us! We are Tommy's Girl's!

Leilani Amoe

2008-09-15T13:31:00.000-07:00

Aloha! Well the time is almost near, I am due Oct 27, but will probably be induced on the 22. We decided on a name, my grandmothers name and my Tutu Lady's middle name, Leilani Amoe. In Hawaiian it means heavenly child, royal child, and/or heavenly blossom. We love it and I think my grandmother would be proud! I think we might call her Lani for short. Counting down! She will have the same initials as me too.

School for Naomi Ann/ I guess summer is over...

2008-09-02T15:39:00.000-07:00

My 3yr old daughter started pre-school today. I was so excited for her. Naomi has been asking to go to school for a month now. So I knew she would be ready. She was already to go at 730am this morning. School starts at 9am, so we had some time to waste. We were there early and she could hardly wait to see her teacher and meet new friends. She was so cute with her back pack looking all grown up. I was happy for her! I guess my baby is all grown up. Her teacher is Miss Merlene, and she attends twice a week. Way to go Naomi! Mommy and Daddy are so proud!

baby girl gray shower

2008-08-24T23:15:00.000-07:00

Walking the RED carpet for my shower! Thanks to Wendy, my talented sis-in-law and family! An evening in Hollywood from the 1920's was a HIT! Thanks for coming my hollywood sistahs!

Due halloween!

2008-07-15T00:25:00.000-07:00

We are expecting a baby girl near Halloween! We are so excited for Naomi to have a sister. Naomi is very excited too. She tells my belly she loves the baby and says to others pointing at my belly this is my "brothersister". She knows it is a girl but she has to say brothersister together. I think she will be a great help to me and a darling big sister. She is so motherly to her cousins and her friends.

Naomi loves to go to church and nursery. She loves to see her friends. We have been swimming alot, she enjoys the water and playing with her daddy at the pool. She loves to talk to G'ma and Pappa on the phone. We love her energy and fun, sweet personality!

Princess Naomi

2007-12-20T08:46:00.000-08:00

I think it is cool how little kids develop a personality so early on and discover what they like. Naomi was introduced to the Disney princess movies, not really thinking how that would impact her, but wow boy has it ever! Everything has to be about princesses, Cinderella is her favorite and she can recite the whole movie and act it out. Several times during the day Naomi wants me too put on the "slipper" on her foot and then call her princess, and then she will twirl away dancing and singing. And this morning it made it all worth it, after watching these disney movies for the 100th time, after giving naomi her breakfast naomi said to me , "thank you your Majesty" and then she bowed to me!!!! I thought Wow that was Awesome, she knows who the Queen is in this house. :)

I might have to go against my moral toy rule, "NO Barbies" because daddy brought home a barbie princess movie and now barbie can do no wrong. I never liked these things growing up so i guess i need to just let naomi be who she wants and if she wants to be a ballerina like the creepy barbie computer generated cartoons, then so be it! She still will play sports too, hehehehe!

We love our dancing and singing princess Naomi!

Our Kitty!

2007-12-19T14:22:00.000-08:00

Wow, how time flies when you are having fun! And we have been, our daughter Naomi Ann Keolani Gray will be 3 on February 17. She is such a delight to be with, I am so glad to be her mother. She is our little diva with an attitude like her mommy and a temper like her daddy. We love her so much and she has grown to be such a smart, tough, caring and thoughtful little girl. We love you Naomi and Happy Christmas! Find joy in your children!!!!

happy holidays!

2007-12-01T17:12:00.000-08:00

well, I hate the cold and the mushy snow that leaves huge puddles that never go away, I hate the crowds and parking traffic and all the noise and pressure of spending money for christmas cheer, (buy this and that, get in now for it won't be on sale later!) I hate the sniffles and the cries of too much FUN! I hate the long lines and no more money, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays. We want to be relaxing on the sand with flip flops and a smoothie in hand, feeling thankful for what we have and being so grateful for the true meaning of Christmas! Well, I hope you don't get stuck in traffic, and I hope you find what you need, I hope you all get to see family and friends close to you, and I hope there is laughter and smiles all year round, but most of all I hope to at least wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love,
Lori, Naomi and Tommy

only...7?

2007-11-18T21:36:00.000-08:00

How about I do 7 things i wish were true about me...

1. smaller dress size
2. movie star ;)
3. exercise freak
4. no stretch marks
5. whitney houston singing voice
6. morning person
7. indiana jones, but a girl version

7 true things about me...

1. I hate ignorant/ racist people, I want to educate them!
2. sensitive soul, I feel ya!
3. love broadway musicals (wished we lived in a musical, where everyone just sang and danced)
4. love to travel
5. love being a momma
6. i go to movies alone sometimes, big movie buff!
7. secretly dance when I clean to rap music

Puerto Rico August 2007

2007-11-14T10:11:00.000-08:00

Puerto Rico was a hidden treasure for us. We loved the country. the beaches are beautiful and the sand is like brown sugar. Naomi could play in the soft sugar sand all day, even though it stuck too places you didn't want sand to stick, we looked forward everyday lying in the sand at our hotels private beach. Old San Juan was like a trip to the movie sets of "The Pirates of the Carribean". The Old forts of old San Juan were Amazing from Christopher Colombus time (early 1400's) , El Morro is a definite see! The old blue cobble stone streets were like a picture perfect land from Disneyland and the Cafe Germain was a pleasant surprise in the middle of this very old town. Mango salads and chicken pita with sodas from a glass bottle was refreshing. The quante little cafe surrounding new renevated apartments were delightful. The colorful buildings were a Carribean travel advertisement. Naomi was having fun with her fresh fruit salad and pita bread. She enjoyed the kite flying on the grassy fields of El Morro and Daddy rolling down the hills with the local kids. She liked the small passage ways in the fort. But, then the heat kicked in and the humidity and the long day was showing and naomi began to cry, but a rehreshing mango drink from the street cheered her up and she had a smile again. I think after the tour of the El Morro and the yummy cool cafe, we were ready to get back to the hotel for a nap and a swim in the pool. The pool was Awesome, there was a kiddie size pool, toddler size perfect for naomi, the Old San Juan Marriott Hotel was a perfect vacation for the Gray family. Next year hopefully the Bahammas at the Hotel Atlantis!

my new obsession

2007-09-06T09:51:00.000-07:00

I love the exciting and forbidden novels by Stephenie Meyer, the Twilight series. You have to read them, I have never been so intrigued and entertained, except for the harry potter world, but twilight books put me under a spell and i am still magically intertwined with these characters and their story, these books are like an addictive drug, read it I know you will love it.

Life is good....at the moment.

2007-07-19T00:06:00.000-07:00

I love my new job. I work from home as a reservationist for a great airline, Jetblue Airways. I have great flying benefits and a good PT job for a company I believe in.

I have to say "The Gray's" are doing well lately. Tommy was promoted at work and my daughter is learning and speaking well, and is so much fun to be around. Naomi is 2 and is so polite, she loves to say thankyou, please, and I am sorry. She is such a considerate 2 year old. I will say life is good right now. We love our neighbors and our ward. We have been able to do alot of traveling. We will be going to Aruba in August. We are very excited about that trip. I am grateful for what we have and for the good friends and family that are in our lives. We love each other and we are trying to better ourselves. WE feel blessed! Thanks for being apart of our lives.

Wicked

2007-04-20T18:30:00.000-07:00

I just had the chance to see Wicked, the musical in LA last night. WOW!!!! is what I have been saying since last night. The music and the words, the actors and the wonderful creative characters, sets and company was worth every penny. I went with my parents last night and we had really good seats. I have been looking forward to seeing Wicked for a long time. These actors were funny and BOY could they sing! Elphy had an amazing voice as well as Galinda. They were so enjoyable! I think I really enjoyed this better then Les Mis or Phantom. This is a must SEE! FYI, when you leave the Pantages theater, exit the far left east of the building and you can meet the actors and get their autographs outside.

I love musicals they are so powerful and just make you feel like... wow you are apart of something great. These actors really pull the audience in and make you feel apart of their "ride" experience. It is a roller-coaster of perfect pitches amd harmonies. This is a must see, go!

FINALLY...

2007-03-27T20:21:00.000-07:00

I DID IT! I will be walking among the other graduates on April 27 at the new Utah Valley University next month. I am so excited to graduate with my AS in Social Work and in Behavioral Science. It is such a good feeling.

as a little child

2007-03-15T00:42:00.000-07:00

Lately I have really understood the meaning of becoming as a little child. When Jesus commanded us to become as little children, I think I know what he means. Children are so loving and forgiving and accepting and friendly, and I could go on and on about the positive role models children can be. My daughter is so loving and happy and energetic and wants to feel loved and safe and feel peace. Sometimes when my husband and I get into an arguement and our vocies get louder, she says, No No No, shshsh. Be still, I feel she is trying to tell us. I know we are not perfect parents and we might have a tiff here and there, but she knows that it is not necesarry to argue or raise our voice or be hard/rude or mean to another person. We need to try and become like our children. Children are perfect to a certain age and understanding. I love it when my daughter tries to help me and tries to tell me she loves me and hugs me and gives me kisses at anytime. Why can't we as adults be more willing to forgive quicker and to be more kind and loving and willing to talk to complete strangers by saying hello or smiling more. Children are the reason for this strong message, love one another as I have loved you.

Holidays

2006-11-29T21:40:00.000-08:00

I don't know what it is, but the holidays are making me CRAZY and annoyed. Some days I am cool and I feel like yeah its almost xmas and wow wonderful the lights and everyone is usually more kinder and friendlier (sometimes). But, I find myself getting depressed too this time of year, maybe it's the wayyyyyy tooooo chilly weather in Utah and the absence of the warm sun, and I hate the fact I could slip at any minute on black ice when I am doing errands and trying to juggle my baby in one hand and my purse and groceries in the other. Why are we all so obsessed with the holiday season, I feel the sudden urge to want to buy meaningless cheap decorations that will be displayed wrong and probably end up broken soon. Why is it I want to buy things I don't need or really want. I eat too much and bake too much... My hubby gets a little BAAAHHH HUMBUG too this time of year, I think he gets more stressed then I. He doesn't want to travel usually and he doesn't really like all the lights and glitter. He hates it when there is xmas decorations and music being paraded everywhere before Thanksgiving and right after Halloween. I am feeling some of his pain here. I feel so guilty if we are not buying all expensive gifts and going to see family, because I want too, butt by golly things are expensive! Some of my friends are saying, how come you are not going to go shopping on Black Friday? Well, I don't want to fight off the crowds or deal with car rage and parking spots. I don't care if I don't have the latest gadget (playstaion 20? hehehehehe) for 75% off, I want to be at home relaxing. Well maybe I am feeling a little like Scrooge, but yeah, can you blame him??????

our kitty

2006-11-20T21:53:00.000-08:00

My baby naomi is almost 2, she is so funny and loves to wiggle and dance. Her favorite music to listen too, is the early sounds of the Jackson 5, swing music, backyardagains, or the broadway hits. She is such a ham too. She loves to be chased and to try on my clothes and shoes, she loves to lay and roll around on all the clean clothes, and eat snacks from her bowl, she is such a cute kitty. I love my baby girl!

My Poly baby

2006-11-15T21:58:00.000-08:00

one away

2006-11-15T21:22:00.000-08:00

I only have one more class left for my AS in Beh. Sc. at uvsc, and it is taking forever because of life... I need to finish my math req. which I was going to finish at BYU, but NOOOOOOOOOOOO, they have canceled the class for ONLY BYU students, well poo hoo on them, SUCK! I am a little mad, soon, I will be done, but when............. :(