Just as I share some of my personal thoughts and views, I invite you to share yours. All I ask is that you keep your comments appropriate. I won’t feel badly about removing comments that are offensive. That doesn’t mean you can’t be honest—I want honest feedback—but I like to fill my life with positive people and positive things. I guess that means that if you have to say something negative, say it nicely!
More than anything, I want you to leave here feeling inspired and valued—and like we've had a nice visit!
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 09:26AM Kona and Makai both had birthdays recently, so I thought I’d share their gift packaging. Legos are pretty popular with the younger boys in our family, particularly the Hoopiiaina and Brown boys. And the Ninja bottle…well, that’s just fun!
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 11:35PM Sterling and I look forward to our grandkids trick-or-treating at our home so we can see them up close, but this year we had to settle for photos.
Shanna and her little ones went to Disneyworld to celebrate Halloween. Abigail is at the age when she dresses up as a princess every day, and Liam plays with tractors and bulldozers non-stop, so their costumes were perfect for them.
The Hoopiianas went trick-or-treating in Jason’s old neighborhood with his family. Pokemon is one of Kona’s favorite things, and Makaii cracks me up…so theatrical!
As I opened Phoebe’s and Ashton’s photos, they seemed appropriate and cool, but when I clicked on Cooper’s, I gasped…scary! It wasn't what I expected, especially the close up photo I didn't post.
Sam’s was another spooky photo to see. I’m glad Sara sent one showing his face…made me feel better. And Sidney, Shelby, and Stella are just plain adorable! I think Seth’s face (painted by Sean) is the coolest ever!
Tanner (far left, standing) and his friends made a couple of pretty awesome bobsleds and raced them down the halls of their high school, and Cameron is Donald Trump (if you couldn’t tell). When I first saw the last photo, I thought it was one of Zach’s many girl friends hanging on him…until I realized it was our sweet and very grown up Olivia!
We handed out the September Paper Pumpkin goodie bags (containing chocolate, of course) to some of our missionaries and to those who volunteer with us at an animal rescue (a post for another day). Other than that, it was a pretty mellow and happy Halloween. Hope yours was too!
Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 09:42PM Hi Everyone, Sara here!
We always have some sort of Halloween celebration here at the home office and this year was no different. On Thursday, every employee got a food voucher to use at one of the many food trucks set up outside for the occasion. It was fun to choose what to have for lunch, and even more enjoyable to sit and eat with fellow co-workers.
Halloween is a pretty festive time here at the office, a lot of employees dress up and many bring their children in to trick-or-treat at each desk. I thought you might like to see some of the photos. Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 08:21AM Hi Everyone, Sara here.
For the past two days we have had the privilege of hosting our six North America Rising Stars!
They have toured the facility, picked orders on the pickline, received information and training from many different departments and groups, stamped, talked via Skype with a few past Rising Stars, and enjoyed meals while visiting with many home office staff.
Pam and I were so happy to share their last evening with them. We went to a lovely restaurant and had a whole room to ourselves so that we could chat and hear about them and their experience. It was such an honor to be able to recognize them and thank them for all they do!
Congratulations and best wishes to these six wonderful demonstrators as they continue to build their businesses and share what they love!
Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 10:53PM 
I know some of you are wondering how Shanna and her family are doing. She was recently divorced, and while divorce is never easy, she and her sweet twins are doing okay. They still live in Florida, where Liam’s health has improved dramatically since being at sea level.
Liam is all-boy and loves tractors, building things, and playing outside. Abigail loves all things creative and talking to her dolls. She’s also a ball of fire (kind of like her mom!). Shanna is busy doing the single-mom thing…working several jobs and loving on her kids when they’re with her.
As a family, we wish we lived closer to help Shanna. But since we don't, her sisters plan to take turns making the trip to visit Shanna and the kids until Sterling and I get home from our mission, and we do what we can from a distance. We love and miss Shanna and her cute kids tons, and we’re looking forward to seeing them in the spring.
