Monday, August 18, 2008

FROM THE ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND-

My brother in law is the bishop in a palangi (white) ward- he asked if we could do a couple of numbers for them, we hadn't practiced, hadn't had any one else but Aanya and Keilani, and Mele. My little ones know how to dance, but they only needed a couple of numbers so they were out. (I think there the cutest, but don't tell my older ones that). There is a Tongan, and a Maori, and Samoan, Hawaiian, and Tahiti. For your enjoyment, watch- Aanya preformed this one by herself..

For this you have to pause my music player or it looks funny with the different music:)


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23 comments:

  1. Mrs. MortyAugust 18, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Hey that is pretty cool! I can't believe your kiddos are getting so big!

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  2. samiamAugust 18, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    That was so brave! I love the long hair, well done cutie pie!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    How great is that? She is beautiful!!

    Thanks for entering my giveaway! I would love a shout out!!

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  4. MistyAugust 18, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    I love island dancing - she is so great. My choir teacher in HS was Samoan and for our fundraiser, we did a HUGE luau and had the COOLEST dancers EVER. I will never forget it - it was soooo beautiful.

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  5. MiaAugust 18, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    That is so cool! I love that all your kids know how to dance. Lovely.

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  6. AneAugust 18, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    This is one of my favorite numbers, I was never really good at the short Poi Balls, Tongan was my thing...but your girl makes the PCC dancers look bad! WOW! You go Aanya! I am still working on teaching my girls. I love this video, you gotta put up more of these!

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  8. MindiAugust 18, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    i agree--being one who just went to the pcc a couple of months ago, i'd say that little girl puts them to shame!

    i love that she would be learning something about her culture...good mama!

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  9. UnknownAugust 18, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Adorable! What a doll. What a beautiful culture. Thanks for sharing...

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  10. KristieAugust 18, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    That was fun to watch, I wanted to tell all the other people to stop talking and be as amazed as I am!

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  11. VanessaAugust 18, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Love, Love, Love it! Your kids are so cute!

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  12. AmyAugust 18, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    So dang cute. We had dancers at my dad's luau in St. George. That is such a fun thing! You're kids are beautiful! Like you don't hear that ALL the time. I got your prize in the mail! Loved it! You are so cute. I tried to phone you back to tell you thanks in real life... But until then... THANKS! I wish you could have made it up... I got your address off the package so now I'll send you your PRIZE!

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  13. tammyAugust 18, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    How cute!

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  14. JessieAugust 18, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    That is sooooo darn adorable, Devri! She is really good.

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  15. Holly H.August 19, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    Oh how cute! She is absolutely darling!

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  16. shaunaAugust 19, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    I recognize that music. It brings back so many memories from working at the PCC (tour guiding, not dancing).

    She is a beautiful dancer. And that hair, oh girl!

    Howz about footage of the others?

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  17. SueAugust 19, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Dev...Where should I go to read your testimony? I would love to read it.

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  18. JamieAugust 20, 2008 at 6:46 AM

    What a fabulous little dancer. She is beautiful!

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  19. shaunaAugust 20, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    Come back and tell me where to find info on pie sundays. I love new ideas.

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  20. UnknownAugust 20, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    That is precious.

    And, did I hear you talking about the white people in the background?

    I just heard the word palangi.

    I imagined the conversation in my mind. Somebody asked mom, "Why is that kid not watching...why is she talking?"

    Mom in Tongan: "She's just a palangi, she doesn't know better."

    Did I imagine correctly? C'mon tell me that I secretly understand the language.

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  21. DevriAugust 20, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    Alice I just about pee'd my garments as I read what you just wrote. You crack me up, and you made my day. Thanks!!!

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  22. Crazymamaof6August 20, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    she is darling! what a fun talent!

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  23. My_Kids_MumAugust 24, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Awwwww... I love it!!! She's doing so good!!! Keep it up Aanya!!!

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