Slacker

Yep, when it comes to blogging lately, I'm a slacker. Mostly for lack of anything interesting to blog about. I'm sick AGAIN, although I think after three weeks, I'm finally on the upswing. Now Meg's sick. Hopefully I won't catch that, too. My doctor told me that stress is undermining my immune system. Tell me how you don't stress with the economy the way it is and primary breadwinner that hates his job??? Anyway, I've been waiting for GOOD news to blog about, but nothing really exciting so far.

Last weekend we photographed a blow-out party for the son of my Fijian friend, Selai. His name is Saimoni and he married a beautiful girl from Hawaii named Anu in the Oakland Temple. They had TWENTY bridesmaids and TWENTY groomsmen and about a dozen little flower girls and ring bearers (usher?). We were the official photographers, but I think every single one of the approx 500 polynesians had a camera, which made it very challenging. But, once again, Selai and her cousins, aunties, etc etc, threw an amazing wedding party the next day. She and her sister are former dancers at the Polynesian Cultural Center and they've passed on a love of polynesian culture to their family. They had Tahitian dances, Tongan dances, Hawaiian dances, Fijian dances. It was great. And once a dancer started, anyone was allowed to join in. Not too many people on the Tahitian dance, though, hardly anyone can do the Tahitian hip thing the way these little girls could. Very impressive!



This is the couple in their traditional Fijian costumes. This was a great party, and sitting there watching it all unfold, it was hard to believe it was fueled by nothing stronger than bottled water and imu pig. Saimoni is a wonderful guy, Anu is very sweet and I'm happy for them.



There are more pics on my facebook page...Fiji warriors, etc.

Someone should come visit and give us something to blog about. :0)