Happy graduation day!

It was a hard task getting up early and getting the niece and dogs ready to go (including a bout of sore stomach) but we managed to arrive at Oberlin's Tappan Square as the ceremony was finishing up. The dogs were a big hit again. Ikaika was a great sport and allowed everyone to pet him. I only got to see Louis, Sam and Rachel but we had to go after an hour... it was very humid and hot and I didn't want the dogs to get overwhelmed.

The most UNsuccessful shopping day... ever!

So I was a hopeful Aunty and scheduled several activities to do today but the day didn't start off with a bang. In fact, we did not want to get up or got ready in time to do half of the things on our list!

I finally had time to go to my public library to pick up my requested books and movies... lo and behold, the libraries closed over the weekend for the holiday.

We drove to several different stores looking for a cheap but decent dresser for Khyla's new room only to be disappointed at the choices or appalled at the prices for a small 3-drawer dresser! After 3 stores and feeling discouraged, we stopped for lunch. My heart was set on a soup and sandwich from Panera Bread but after passing Denny's and seeing their empty parking lot, we stopped there instead.

We pressed on to look for some electronic equipment and movies. I did my usual routine and decided to price check between Best Buy and BJ's. By the time I confirmed that Best Buy once again was the cheaper routine, both Best and BJ's closed. That meant I couldn't do my food shopping as well.

We did however find a decent looking and reasonably priced dresser from Target. The box was heavier than we thought it was but a nice worker came over and helped put the box into the cart. Only we discovered the man wasn't a worker -- he just wore a red shirt. How nice of him! We also had to ask for help getting the box into my car. Wonder how to get the box into the house...

Going home empty handed only led us to Cobblestone Regal Cinemas where we decided to see Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. We had a hard time staying up but we managed by eating popcorn. It's our first attempt to not take a nap in the middle of the day!

Once we got home we were invigorated again and decided to put the dresser together. How did we get the box into the house? By opening up the box and bringing in the parts bit by bit. My hubby's so smart sometimes -- thanks for the tip! Two hours later, success!




Khyla's new bedding
Leftover dinners, nice hot bathes and the start of Hairspray wrapped up our busy day! But we'll have to do it all over again tomorrow!

GIRLIE UPDATE: Circulation girls night out

Khyla and I picked up Kiran and Tiesha from the library. We had dinner from the Thai House in Elyria. After we hung out and watched Sherlock Holmes at my house. A nice, relaxing girl's night out!

Kiran, Tiesha and Khyla

KHYLA'S KONNECTION: Ho'e and Keali'i Day 4

The day has come for my family Keali'i and Ho'e to leave Cleveland and move on to Stonington, Maine for their new jobs. We're going to miss you!

Keali'i saying goodbye to Keala

Aloha Uncle Ho'e!
It's just little Tita, the dogs and I now...

KHYLA'S KONNECTION: Party in the dining room

The boys are sleeping before catching an early flight out of town, and the girls are having a video party! Well, Khyla and I are staying up all night so we make sure the boys get to the airport and leave on time. Jennifer is giving us last minute "instructions" with cousin Essence listening in. It's like we are all in the same room together, in our pj's! Fun! Gosh it's late...




What a minute... there's a male hanging out with us too!