Sunday

Yesterday we went to church and found out we were in the Samoan ward.  I guess I forgot they rotate in January.  On the way back we stopped by Turtle Bay because Shahara had texted and said they wanted to go to church with us.  So we went back to the same chapel and attended the Tongan ward, where Ramon met a cousin, of course.  Then home for a quick break and back to the Sunset Branch at 2:00 for their services.  We stayed through all the meetings and then the President of the branch wanted to talk to us. We got back to the apartment at about 6:00, ate and then went over to Turtle Bay to see the kids and play Catan with Shahara, Tom and Maya.  Maya loves it and always beats us at  this game.  I was running on vapors,  I was so tired.  Came back at 9:30 and went to bed.  Ramon actually went to bed early and to sleep.  Guess because he didn't get any naps that Sunday!

We talked with the Mission President last night.  He'd like us to stay with the Sunset Branch and also serve in the Tongan ward as well as a few other things.  No PCC but maybe some substituting at the visitors center, which we'd love to do.  He mentioned that they are soon to have 70 Sister missionaries at the VC second only to Temple Square.

Today we got up early, went into Mililani to Walmart, spent $160, then went over to Costco and spent another $250.  Sure adds up when you think you are stocked up but need just a few things.  Ramon had forgotten his swim suit, brought no BYU shirts, left his brand new shoes home, and then needed shoe polish stuff. Next time I'm packing for him!  Poor Doran having to mail all that to us.  We did buy shorts and swim suit, but the shoes need to be sent.

Got back to the apartment and put stuff away and then spent an hour across the street at Sunset Beach, my favorite.  But I swear either the waves have gotten rougher, it's usually calm in summer time, or I'm getting picker and more fragile!  But I enjoyed the cool water and just floating around.  Too many tourists for me though.  I had a good visit with Peggy our landlady after too.

Tonight we are going to FHE at the Polynesian Cultural Center.  More on that tomorrow.