e . nun . ci . ate |iˈnənsēˌāt|

e . nun . ci . ate |iˈnənsēˌāt|
verb [ trans. ]
say or pronounce clearly : she enunciated each word slowly.

We've been working on passing some of Warrior 2's requirements in his Webelos book  and had this story to tell.   

Warrior 2:  In primary,  Sis. Ellis was telling  us to enunciate when we sing. She asked us what the word meant and no one answered.  She then mentioned that there is a kid in Junior primary that knew what the word meant. In my head I knew she was talking about Warrior 3.   Sis. Ellis was surprised that someone in CTR 6 knows the answer.  So, she turns to ask Dad how old Warrior 3 is (the King was playing the piano).  And Dad said, "Five." (Warrior 2 shaking his head --because his little brother is no longer five but is six years old.)  

ME:   why didn't you correct Daddy?  

Warrior 2:  Princess did.  She told Dad that Warrior 3 is six but he insisted that he was five.

Anyway, that was funny.  The King is getting old.  

I can just imagine Warrior 3  raising his hand quickly and way up high waiting to be called.  Warrior 3 is our motor mouth and likes to make conversation.

I remember when he was two or three years old.  Every time we would go somewhere, he would  always have something to say.  It didn't matter what time his mouth would keep going.  I specially like the times when we would drive home late  around 11 o'clock ...the 3 other gooey babes are asleep, comatosed, knocked-out and snoring.....Warrior 3 would still find things to talk about from the time we pull out of Wal-Mart Mililani parking lot to Laie.  Very verbosa if you tell me for a little guy his age.  

Anyway, he is know in first grade, no longer a little gooey.  Anyway, going back to the word enunciate.  Warrior 3 knew the  meaning of the word since he was 2 years old.  We were working on this topic one summer to help Warrior 1 speak clearly.   That's how  he learned the word.

No School today!

No school today! 

I slept in.

I didn't go exercise.

The King looks good and sounds good. I don't hear him moaning and grunting as he gets off the bed. It doesn't look like he is carrying a ton of bricks struggling to get up. He is looking better.  He even made breakfast.  

Did an hour of work  for Coach K.

Left to go to BYUH gameroom at 12! We played bowling. Played pool. Air hockey and Ping-pong!  Ate at the snackbar.  Had some fish 

and chips, LocoMoco, veggie burger and taco salad.  Got home at 4pm and I took a nap!  The beach would have to wait.  We had a cutie visit us this evening.  Our little Aaron next door.  Here is a picture of him.  Isn't he adorable?

CHIRO--3rd Adjustment

The king is going to see the Chiro 2x a week since his range of motion has increased from the initial visit.  Yehey!

Warrior 2's Pack Meeting

He received several awards this evening.  I have no pictures because I forgot to bring the camera.  Played a game --throwing frisbee at several targets.  The kids formed a balloon orchestra as we sang "You are my Sunshine."   We had s'mores in back of Bishop's house.  

Well, here are the pictures of Warrior 2's awards.  It would've looked better if the Warrior himself was in the picture.

CHIRO--2nd Adjustment

Well, the King and I went to the CHIRO again yesterday (Tuesday 8-26-08).  It was his 2nd adjustment.  After his second adjustment he was told to come back for his third one for the week. (Thursday 8-28-08).  The King is looking better.  He is able to get up without grumbling and moaning.  He was actually standing in front of the stove making us dinner instead of laying on the floor suffering. =)  Yippe!  It's good to see some progress.

Card Swap!

Well, it's that time again.  Time to swap cards.  I haven't played with my stamps for a while. I'm glad we have these swaps because it forces me to get my toys out and mess around with them and actually put them to use. As usual I waited 'til the last minute to make mine.  It was supposed to be turned in (to Plain Jayne) yesterday but I only started a couple of hours ago.  A couple of us are meeting at her house to learn  new techniques.  Anyway, here is  my card.   I can't take credit for it because I cased it from someone online but I can't remember who. Sorry.   I'll post pictures of the cards I'll be getting this evening.  

CHIRO--1st Adjustment

The Chiro called me back  Saturday afternoon and was able to accommodate the King today.  After our initial visit on Thursday (8-21-08), the Chiro wanted to see the King again to let him know what recommendations are regarding treatment and how often he needs to get adjusted per week and blah blah depending on the tests.   

So, we went to the Chiro again this morning. The Chiro said that the King's L5 is really bad. He has an ANTERIOR LISTHESIS (in the LUMBAR region).   In other words, the bone is pushed forward.  The Chiro was able to do some adjustments to the King. He was on three different tables. 1st table his spine was being massaged. Creating space between each vertebrae...allowing synovial fluid to flow. The Chiro was telling the King that "our body creates its own WD-40. Ya, it's called the synovial fluid." (Hey, I learned that in YOGA!) I hope that the King's back can get back to normal.   Yey! He finally got adjusted.  The King was so cute as he was laying on the tables.  That 1st table,  Spinalator was tickling his turtles.    It was making him smile despite all his pains! (That Spinalator looks fun.  I want to try it, too!) The 2nd table, he was in a prone position (superman pose without the skin tight suit) and it involved lowering/raising the legs  and lateral flexion to the right and left.  Again the lateral flexion was tickling the King's turtle. I saw that smile.

Poor King have been tolerating this pain for so long.    He works so hard to provide for us and neglects his well being.  Hellurh!  What is it with men and doctors?  Anyway, 2nd adjustment tomorrow at 9:30 am.  I will be going to work in the afternoon.

I called Mama and Papa after work today just to let go of toxins in my system.  That was rejuvenating.  Thanks to OTWC  it's free to call GUAM.

Family Home Evening

Well, Plain Jayne gave a wonderful lesson at FHE.   Acronym STAD and the WANT MONSTER. Sang the song, "Dare to do Right".

Played "THUMPER"  

S represents STOP!  Before you act, stop.  Don't do it yet.  Just pause long enough to do the other steps.

T represents THINK!  Think ahead to the consequence.  Ask yourself, what will it be?

A represents ASK!  Ask yourself if the consequence will be worth it.

D represents DO!  After thinking and asking, do the right thing.  This step is very important.  This will decide who is in control, the want MONSTER or YOU.

(My stomach doesn't feel good.  I think I ate too much at FHE...is this heartburn? Wait I just took my calcium supplement..is that what's giving me this churning feeling in my belly and up my esophagus?  Hold on I think I'm going to barf!)

Okay, I'm back!  eeew.  That was gross.  It's been a while since I've upchucked  something to that extent.  NO!  I'm not pregnant!  There went my dessert down the sewer.  Fruit Trifle, vanilla ice cream and brownies.  yum! Thanks to Tita 96762 and Plain Jayne who beautifully created those master pieces.   

My Young Women

I made these little goodie bags along with my handouts (about service) for my Laurels class today.    I baked some chocolate chip cookies to go in these little  bags.  I waited last minute to do my lesson so I never finished them in time for church.  We made it to Sacrament meeting though, but I skipped the 2nd hour class (Gospel Doctrine) so I could finish my lesson for the 3rd hour.  I found myself a corner in the cultural hall since the kitchen was taken.  I need to stop procrastinating so I could better prepare for my class.  I know I was called in this position so I can better myself.  With this calling I am forced to open my scriptures and study them.  I am guilty for not opening my scriptures.  With this calling at least I get to open my scriptures when I prepare my lesson.  I know that is still not a whole lot but it is something.  The last time I diligently read my scriptures was when we were challenged by the prophet to read them.  Now, that's a long time.  I need to repent.  I need to study the scriptures.  Anyway, this calling is helping me speak to these young women.    I need to better connect with each one of them and really get to know them.  I'm not there yet but hope to get there.  I guess I need to put more effort into really getting to know them.  It's just that I don't know what to say.  I guess that's what I need to figure out.  Any ideas?

Prutas I miss

Prutas (fruits) I miss. I was reading the newspaper and came across an article that had a picture of star apples. Wow. I wanted some. Too bad I couldn't go in the back yard and just pick from an invisible starfruit tree. Hellurh! Then I started reminiscing about the past growing up in the Philippines. We didn't have much. We didn't have nice things. We didn't have a car but had Papang's jeep. We walked to school and back. We rode the tricycles, jeepneys and mini buses. OOOH, don't forget the Kalesa or horse drawn carriage and the carabao (water buffalo) dragging the kariton (cart). Well, going back to the fruits I miss... here they are! yummy!

"LANGKA" OR Jackfruit

"CHEESA" or Egg Fruit

"GUAYABANO" or Soursop

"CAIMITO" or Star Apple

"LANZONES"

"MANGA" or Native Mango

"RAMBUTAN"

"CHICO"

"SARGUELAS"

"BALIMBING"

"MAKOPA"

"ATIS"

"UNAS" or Sugar Cane

"KAMANTIRIS"

"SALAMAGI" or Tamarind

"CASOY" Cashew oh so juicy.

"LUMBOY" Look like grapes. I remember when Manang Charisse, moih and I were 4 and 5 years old, Inang Baket (great- grandma) climbing our Lumboy tree in the back yard. She climbed that tree and she shook it with all her might and the fruits would just drop like rain on the ground, on our backs, shoulders, arms and heads.

"ARAY!" "Keep picking! There are lots!" After picking them up, we'd wash 'em and sprinkle sea salt, cover the container and we'd shake the container until the fruits became all covered with salt.

What's his Face?

Warrior 2

Droopy smile face!

Warrior 3

 ching ching china man's toofless face?

Warrior 1

waaah!  ngiaaaah!  scary funny face!