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PUKANA!

This is a blast from the Past but I thought I should share.  Pukana is performed for many reasons, Pukana can be to show ones Mana and Ihi, sometimes how fierce a warrior can be and also how beautiful or a little flirtatious a woman can be when doing the poi, or in a waiata a ringa. It is the way we Maori express ourselves. For men it is the protruding of the tongue and widening of the eyes and for women we widen our eyes not do the protrusion of the tongue. But why do our eyes, well my Nanny said to me, our eyes the windows to our soul and our and actions speak louder than words, eyes can show many feelings and what your wairua what your Spirit says is truth though your words might betray.

This Photo has some pretty awesome fellas in it, My son for one who has a mean as Pukana, but behind him is his Uncle the Late David Atkinson who is one of the most generous kindest and ngawari men I have ever met! He and his wife and their family, also Richard Polsen and a friend of theirs started the Maori Culture Group called Ngati Hiona, and have been the heart of the Maori Community in Utah for a long time now. My Uncle Rakaipaka has been the Kaumatua for not only Ngati Hiona but for many Maori and Pacific Islanders in the State, and they are known across the country amongst the Polynesian and Performing Arts communities for their efforts and Contributions.  From the right to left we have The Late Uncle Wiremu Pene from Ngati Pourou, who had a mighty voice, boy could he sing. Then our nephew Shaun Clarke who went on to perform and work at one of Hawaii's leading attractions The Polynesian Culture Centre.Uncle Dave and Hayden Bailey,  the Grandson of Uncle Wiremu, Jason Wihongi, who is well versed in Haka and Mau Rakau and from one of the first Maori Family's who migrated to Utah, and is married to a Beautiful Kahungunu maiden, Candy Wihongi nee Nuku, and to the side and front of him are his good looking sons.:)

It is Important for us to teach our Tamariki because they are the future of our Maori communities were ever they may be around the world, We must build them up with what it means to be a strong community, so that when we are gone they will take our places and look after one another, so Parents and Grandparents, it must first be important for us, otherwise it will never be important to them!

What a wonderful Maori Community we had in Utah. It was so unique and the aroha and wairua was definitely one of a kind. Naku te rourou, Nau te rourou, ka ora ai te Iwi! Tihei Mauri Ora!

Baby's Christening Gown - Family Heirloom

I wanted to take time to mention, this absolutely gorgeous Heirloom Crocheted Baby Christening/Blessing dress, that my Husbands Grandmothers sister Aunty Audrey handmade. 

This Vintage Silk trimmed Cotton Blessing Gown with

crochet lace Bib and matching slippers was super adorable and a privilege to have our child wear.

It was given to my Mother in law to give to all the Grandchildren when they were blessing there children. Its been almost 2years since Aunty Aud has passed and I wanted to take a little moment to remember her, and her amazing craftsmanship! 

Her attention to detail and her flawless execution of the garment left nothing to be desired. Everyone commented on How adorable our Little Aaria looked today on the first of many special days to come.. and then her sister Mahia Eva Jordan also got to wear it on her special day! 

Our other four children, when it was their blessing days, wore a Blessing dress that my Grandmother had given me when our first Childs' Blessing day came, and it was a beautiful silk gown.

Book Club

Who doesn't love curling up on the couch on a cold day, by the fire, in your Pjs with a Hot chocolate/Milo no kids and no phone ringing, no people knocking on the door and a book that you just can't put down? Thats right you know you want too! lol Bookclub is starting up for the Ladies of Hastings 2nd Ward, but anyone can join the Club so PLEASE let your friends neighbours, and family know so they can join, I will start a Facebook page for the club so that it is easy to access. Here are some Pros about Bookclub!

• Get to do something that is just for you
• Keeping your mind active and soaking in knowledge
• Take the whole month to read and study the book
• Get together with the Ladies - to discuss and share your perspective of the book or your feelings.
• Good therapy - to talk about your ideas and feelings over some waffles and OJ, is like the pick-me-up you didn't know you needed!
• Grow your library - Bookclub can provide a more economical way for you to grow your library with sharing the cost of shipping and discounts you can save money.
• Give you more options - suggestions from others of a good book to read can offer you a gem that you probably would have read because you didn't even know it was there.
• You might find out that you actually might like reading.

What are the Cons you might ask?

•  I dont know if I can read a book in the time frame you have given? A: Thats ok, bookclub isn't about how fast you can finish a book, where ever you are up to is fine, not everyone is a fast reader, I am not a fast reader either, you can share your thoughts on whatever you have read. Also I have decided that we will keep it simple and just start out with some easy reads and nothing to deep an depressing lol
• What about the cost of books? A:We will try to pick books that are between the $0-$20 mark, sometimes  E-books are available and usually cost less than a Hardcopy. Or you can borrow a book which I don't mind sharing once I am finished just as long as you check that book back in! :) 
• I have young children, can I bring them to the book discussion? A:It is meant for time out for you, however we are all moms and if you need to bring them that is ok too! Breastfeeding babies are always welcome.
• What is the discussion?  A:We will get together for 1-1hr 30mins max for bookclub  at the time day and date that is designated we call all bring a plate or something to share weather its Sat morning breakfast or a night with cookies and Hot Chocolate. Its all up to us. Now Bookclub is facilitated by me, but I will not be telling everyone like it is......... we will all get in and make decisions for Bookclub together everyone involved.
• Will we only read Church books? A: ahh NO! The purpose of this bookclub is to inspire uplift, provide an escape (sometimes lol), and invoke you have an opinion and voice your ideas, provide an outlet, sometimes talking to little people all day doesn't really cut it when it comes to stimulating conversation. we will read whatever we choose to read, church affiliated and non ecclesiastical varieties, Maori, anything!

I have made the decision for the first book we will dive into, it is an incredibly easy read. Its the first book of the Series The Great and Terrible, The Brothers,Written by Chris Stewart (See Post above for the link to Purchase the ebook/or hardbook. I have one copy of the book and in 2-3 weeks my 2nd copy will have arrived from America with our Container. I am happy to share but bare in mind its just one copy for the Moment. Aunty Mere Gemmell has my copy you can talk to her about when she will be finished with it and just let me know if you have my book. We will be meeting at the end of April so you have plenty of time to finish it before the Bookclub's first meeting. Come on, just give it a go, even if you dont like reading. I was like that! I would rather watch the movie than read it, but one book made me fall in love with reading, its called "Fishers of Men" Gerald L. Lund, it was a present we received as a gift for our Wedding. I couldn't put it down. I discovered that I loved reading! Soooooo with that in mind, give it a go and you never know, there might just be a book worm inside you after all!

First Book of the Month

Christ Stewart

Click on link to purchase ebook and hardcopy of The Brothers

https://deseretbook.com/products/great-terrible-vol-1-prologue-brothers-chris-stewart-12488?variant_id=97226-paperback

Book Description - This is one of my favourites!

In the time before Creation, before so many of the children of God turned away from their Father and walked knowingly into the dark, there was a choosing, a sifting, a contest of ideas and a battle for souls. In that great premortal war, each of us learned the first lessons of life: The great ones may fall. The wicked can change. The weak and the foolish can become the strongest of all. And the battle between good and evil is the same regardless of the time or place.

The Brothers is the first novel in a new series by national bestselling author Chris Stewart. The Great and Terrible takes us from the beginning of time to the final hours of the last days, revealing the greatest secret of all: The children of God can defeat the adversary, for we have fought him before.

Unabridged Audiobook Run time aprx. 6 hours

Te Matatini 2017

Gosh it seems like forever since the last post. So here goes, Im back in the driving seat and Im ready to blog like crazy. First, changes for our little family....................... We are now a big family, a family of 8 6-kids 2-parents and a partridge in a pear tree! We have moved from the USA to Sydney, Australia and now we live Hawkes Bay, New Zealand! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! I know right?! So Im starting with todays exciting news Ngati Kahungunu, which is my Maori tribe is playing host to the Nations, International Maori Culture Competitions, Its an all weekend Shindig and was kicking off the half week long festivities today with an amazing Powhiri( Traditional welcoming Ceremony).

 The beautiful colour scheme they chose reminded me of the Paua shell colours (known as the Abalone). I was so gutted that I couldn't attend this wonderful event and take part in the rare opportunity to be a part of the Rope.  It has taken them a couple of years, many countless hours to put together this Powhiri. I loved that they allowed so many to take part in each of the different aspects of Powhiri, whilst upholding Tikanga, I could feel the Mana (Spiritual Power) and Ihi (Power/Force, like in Stars war "May the force be with you") while watching it from the comforts of home, and I tell you I was beaming with pride, to be MAORI, and Im sure that all the whanau (family) that were participating felt it 1000 times over.

https://www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/kahungunu-pohiri-wows-motu

The Competitions showcase the best of the best Kapahaka Roopu in the whole country plus Australia as they Haka it out on the Stage to see who is Best! We will hear some unique Maori waiata (songs) and perhaps some revamped oldies. The Groups Practise for the competitions years in advance, and have their own Kaitito (Composers) or Kaituhi(writer) writing them new Haka, Whakawaatea, Waiata, Poi, Whakaeke, Oriori and so on, they make costumes and give up a lot of time to practise and you can see it in the quality of their performances.  The judges have a tough job on their hands.  My Uncle Ashley Puriri is the MC or Presenter for the event, and it is presented Bilingually though mostly in Maori.

 I just couldn't end the day without blogging and journaling it! Lastly an amazing event always has Volunteers, Glad my Son and Husband are going along to lend a hand. Lastly hope everyone enjoys themselves, learn something new,meet up with old peeps or meet new ones, eat some awesome kai and dont forget your sunglasses, Potae (hat) and (Kiremi) sunscreen.  Go hard nga Roopu Kapahaka o te whakataetae 2017.  Ka mau te Wehi! #matatini #maori #kapahaka #Ngati Kahungunu #matatini2017

We are back!

Lots has happened in the last 5 years!

We have since moved back to Australia.  Cameron has graduated and our average size family of 4 kids and 2 parents has grown to 6 kids and luckily still 2 parents! haha
We are in New Zealand right now post baby numbers sixes deliver awaiting an eagerly anticipated decision for surgery on my pelvis. With Manaias birth i experienced a full separation of the symphasis Pubis.  I was not able to walk for approximately 1 year, I was on heavy medication which did not allow me to awake and function normally in any way shape or form.  I was also on strict bed rest from 23 week pregnant which  i must say was literally the most boring mundane and utterly useless time of my life but the one who benefited the most from this was Manaia and that is all that matters so without further adieu here are the new additions .............

Number 4 is Manaia Te Rauhina Bailey was born in Salt Lake City, Utah 9th August 2010 She was such a petite little princess, she was an adorable little baby, she was just like a perfect little doll, So cute, she was loved by all of her sisters and her brother, carried everywhere and was a quite beautiful little girl.  If i didnt give birth to her I would think she wasn't mine haha she is so fair and had blue blue eyes for 3 years and then they started to change to the beautiful green - hazel colour she sports now.

 Number 5 child was born in NZ on the 21st December 2013 her name is Aaria Terina Monique Riah-leigh Purangawai Bailey and boy does she keep us on our toes. She is such a joy and super cute. She is one smart cookie and she loves to boss her big sister Manaia around.  She is a chunky little munchkin who can run  rings around us all day NO LIES! She is the only one out of our children that when she is up the rest of the household MUST be as well no exceptions, even a locked door means nothing to her, and she is go go go till the time she hits the sack.  She loves to play with her siblings and have them run around her.  She is a bit too spoilt for our liking which cause her to be a right little git sometimes but when she looks at you her face just melts your heart!

Number 6 is our precious bundle of joy Mahia Eva Jordan Bailey born 26th February 2016.
She was 36mnths 4days gestation when i gave birth.  my pregnancy was hard but she was perfectly healthy and thriving in the womb.  It was my body that was falling apart haha. So She 6-7 weeks old now and she is just like her brother and sisters ............ the bestest baby ever! She eats sleeps, poops and burps and she is not a fussy baby at all.  Ill get her being a little fussy if I took her off my breast to early or she cant bring her wind up but its nothing more then her squirming for a bit and a little grizzle she lets out once or twice but She looks exactly like her siblings, they are almost identical in there photos but i can tell the difference, (to be honest its just because of their blankets and outfits that i can tell the difference) lol  All i can say is that I am blessed to have every single one of them and

MOST DEFINITELY WORTH IT!

Random Happy Shots of Manaia With her Sisters!!

Welcome Our Manaia!!!

We have not blogged since July - Man that is ages! Well we had an excuse...Terina was on bedrest the last two months of her pregnancy and had a couple of trips to the hospital. Manaia was finally brought into this world on August 9th at 5:47pm at the University of Utah Hospital. She was 6lbs 2oz and was beautifully healthy, even though she came early. Terina was relieved!!

Terina was brought home with Manaia 4 days later and was told to rest. She has been on crutches for the past 7 weeks, staying on the couch in pain. Terina had her pelvis ripped apart by the doctor during delivery and hurt her pubic bone as well. She has since being home, gotten mastitus and a bladder infection. Needless to say she has been through hell and we are hoping that she will recover soon. The pain medication she has been on since delivering Manaia, has been at times kept her so drowsy and tired, all she has wanted to do most days is sleep. I have been Mr. Mum to the kids and trying to look after Terina - making sure she always gets her pain meds on time and changing every single one of Manaia's dirty bums!

I decided to all my classes online this semester so i can be at home to help. It has worked out pretty well so far and Terina is getting plenty of rest, venturing outside in her wheelchair, maybe once a week or so to smell the fresh air.

We have appreciated the ward and all the meals they have brought to us and the well wishes of everyone. We have felt everyones prayers for us and the love and hope that one day we may be able to repay everyone for their service. Even it has been hard for my wife to accept the charity and service at times. We love you all - Thank you..

WHERE WE ARE AT!

So the Latest is that I went in to Hospital, having bleeding which was determined to be a Placenta Abruption and progressed into Pre-term labour.
I had to Stay in for 4 days, I was then able to go home and landed back in hospital less than 48hrs later. Stayed over night then and because it all settled down and I promised the Doctors that I will do absolutely nothing! I was let go again on the condition that I stay on Bedrest, so I had 13weeks till my due date when this all started and now I have only 8.5 weeks to go.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out with my family and I, with dinners and babysitting and coming to visit me. I am grateful to you all.
Thank you to my husband who has had to do alot and for looking after us all!

Last of all we are having a little girl!!!!

EASTER EGG HUNT

Its snowy outside and we didnt get to Hunt for Easter Eggs at the University of Utah Hunt because the Fire trucks came, something to do with the Candy Floss Machine setting off the Alarms, we didnt want to wait! So I did one for the kids for Family Home Evening after teaching them about the real meaning of Easter.
I don't usually give the kids rubbish to eat (Lollies and Candy) so as you can see in Hayden's Pictures he is Jumping in the air and Tyla Jade is stuffing her mouth with Lollies cause its like they never get it!!!! (ahhhh cause they don't) lol
I wish the weather would act like its Spring rather than Winter all over again! lol
This was the first Easter Egg Hunt I had done for the kids.

PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND

We got to go down to St George to stay with our Cousins Ra and Lani Puriri and their 3 boys for the weekend. It was sunny and beautiful and we watched Asa play soccer which I might add was my first Soccer game I ever watched! The kids love running around in the open clean air after Leo and playing with Asa, Hamilton, and Ammon. We had family home evening with Mike and Kristina and their family. My Cousins in St George are Awesome, oh my Nephew Hamilton is Hilarious!!!!!!

HE WILL BE MISSED!

We are so glad that Heavenly Father gave us the opportunity to know this wonderful man and his beautiful wife Aunty Jenny and Children and Grandchildren.
He gave of his time and all he had to all he came in contact,He made you feel loved and important, his smile was warm and inviting and you could definitely feel his wonderful spirit the moment you were in his presence. We love you Jenny, Beelyn, Marvin, Melahn, Manasseh and all the kids, and we are glad to have you in our lives.
He loved his family and he loved his culture and the gospel.
We are so glad to have met both Jen and Dave's Whanau, from NZ and here they are just an awesome family.
Will always be thankful for the Saviour who offers us Eternal life and Families that can be together forever.

Arohatinonui

Cam, Terina and Whanau

David Atkinson 3/6/54 ~ 2/5/10 WEST BOUNTIFUL~ David (Rawiri, Jap)

Richard Henry Atkinson completed his life’s journey suddenly on February 5, 2010. Born in Kaeo, New Zealand to John and Dulcie Atkinson. He met his eternal partner and best friend, Jennifer Margaret Oliphant at Church College of New Zealand. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the LDS New Zealand Temple September 27, 1975. He served an LDS mission in Wellington, NZ from 1973-75. He and his family moved to the Salt Lake Valley in the spring of 1983 (just in time for the floods) where he lived the remainder of his life. David served unselfishly in many callings. He is one of the founding members of the nonprofit organization, The New Zealand American Society (NZAS), where he volunteered most of his free time. David is known for his unconditional love, compassion, honest nature and contagious smile. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, father-in-law, Donald V. Oliphant, and his sister, Patsie Hughes. He is survived by his loving wife, Jenni; daughter Melahn Taingario; daughter Beelyn Hurihia (Marvin) Moore; son Manasseh Rawiri; sister, Dawn (Colin) Armstrong; sister, Jo (Oz) Short; sister, Doreen Atkinson; granddaughters: Tyler Elizabeth Atkinson and Kaia Aroha Moore; grandsons: Mathias Manasseh Rawiri Atkinson, Jacob Jerry Atkinson, and Deion Kia Kaha Moore. David will be laying in state at 950 North 600 West, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087. Family and friends are invited to visit anytime from Monday afternoon, February 8, until Wednesday, February 10. An evening service will be held each night at 7:00 p.m. The final viewing will be held Thursday, February 11th at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon at the West Bountiful Stake Center, 1930 North 600 West, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087, under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main. David will be laid to rest at Lakeview Memorial, 1640 East Lakeview Dr, Bountiful, Utah 84010.

WHATS NEW

So just a little note that we are having our 4th baby. I will be going to the doctors tomorrow so we will see how our little one is progressing. I'm doing horrible health wise but other than that I am grateful to have this baby just as much as our other 3 Beautiful children, only difference is that this one will be American /New Zealand citizen. Here is a pic of our Ultrasound for memory sake, cause the kids are always grabbing the ultrasound and carrying it around. They will probably end up loosing it or hiding it in the toy box. I have lost 17 pounds in the last 3 weeks.
I cant eat much at all so I am only able to drink Sparkling water (Fizzy water) yes I know yum!!! Ritz biscuits are my friend and Tomatoes with Salt, actually this week I was able to eat a cup of Pineapples Yay!!!!!! Still not being able to eat sucks and not being able to keep it down is just as sucky, and I hate wasting food, I have asked Cam a couple of times for different things only to have half a mouthful and then give my entire dinner to him. I think he secretly enjoys that.
What a way to loose weight!!!! All in all we are very happy we are expecting another child and the kids are really excited. Lets hope I can teach this one to have a kiwi accent and keep it yeah! Well we will see!!!!!

TEMPLE LIGHTS

Just a few pictures I took the other night when Cameron and I decided to take the children down to the Salt Lake Temple to see the Lights for Monday night Family home evening just before Christmas! It was a perfect but cold night to walk around the temple, just the last 15mins we were there it started to lightly snow.

NATALIE COLE

So my awesome friend Anna, got tickets to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Presentation this December and took me with her, the guest singer was non other than NATALIE COLE, I totally loved it she was amazing. I fully slipped over in the snow that night and bent my fingers back, oh my gosh it was totally embarrassing lol, and I was being soooooo careful.
Here are a few pics that I took on the night.

THESE ARE THE ONLY GIFTS I NEED

I think in my old age (of 30) hahahaha I have come to realize that I have not really wanted or asked for anything at Christmas time for the last
maybe 6 -7yrs.
Cam and I don't buy each other presents.


I think I love seeing my kids happy and enjoy Christmas through the eyes of my Children,
In light of the worlds turmoil I am definitely grateful to have a home, to have a family near and far to give my life meaning, to have food and clothing to meet my needs, to have the Gospel to enrich my life, to have friends that bring joy and fun in my life, to have Children to bring a smile on my face and warm my heart and to have a husband to love me back even when I don't deserve it. I do have my own Christmas list which is so much more than money and gifts and shopping and Santa, That I will still have my Mum and my Dad this time next year, My family friends and myself will stay healthy and strong, that we will have peace and that everyone will have a friend and not be lonely, No more war and right will always prevail.
I hope you all are blessed with the things I have on my Christmas list

Merry Christmas Everyone.

SNOWY SUNSET IN THE VILLAGE

YELLOW BELT EXAM

Congratulations Hayden and Karenza Karamea on passing your
Yellow Belt Exam and doing so well in Karate,
Here is a Picture of Hayden and Karenza with Dillan Hatch their Teacher!
He is an awesome Black belt!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING!!

I just wanted to blog for Terina's 30th Birthday. She wasn't very well the last two weeks with the Swine Flu. It went through the whole family except I think i managed to escape without too much harm. Her friend Cher, decided she needed a fun trip to Vegas to see the Lion King Concert at Mandalay Bay Casino, so she paid for her to go there and they had a great time, even though Terina was still exhausted. It's amazing when the body is out of bed doing something fun, the adrenaline kicks in and takes over and she forgot all about being sick. Don't worry she was no longer contagious at this point. We had cake and she loved her flowers and electric blanket for the bed with Winter coming up. I earned some brownie points for that one. The kids were all excited for her too and made cards for her one morning when she was asleep when they saw that it was her b'day on the calender.

P.S Terina strightened Tyla Jade's hair the same day as she was getting ready to go to Vegas. TJ loved it and was showing it off in the photos. Strange seeing her without her gollywog locks!