Bryan spent the last two weeks of September in Texas for work, so we were able to decorate and get everything ready for his arrival the beginning of October. Happy Birthday Bryan!
Bryan got a day off of work and the girls were still in school, so we took advantage of the situation and went for a hike up to Mount Olympus. My sister Kristi came along. It was actually quite a difficult hike and we weren't really sure why. I think it was because there were lots of ups and downs? Who knows! Beautiful views of course!
I have a starfruit tree that just produces so much fruit. I have eaten raw, dehydrated, and frozen. If someone else has ideas, please let me know! I hate to have the fruit go to waste.
The girls have a fall break and so my parents came out to visit. We had a great time showing them our house and our neighborhood, places we have visited so far, and just relaxed and played games.
We went to a farm in Waimanalo for a pumpkin fest. The views were amazing!
We went to the Bishops Museum to play in the air conditioning.
We took my mom and dad to Sharks Cove. The tidepools were just fine, but the other areas were not. We now know it is not a good idea to visit north shore in the fall and winter seasons!
My first acai bowl! Bryan thought they were some type of Asian cuisine and so he never wanted to stop at the little storefronts. Now that he knows they are a smoothie, I hope we can stop more often!
We also visited an old friend of my parents and went for a swim in his backyard.
We took my parents on a hike on Judd Trail. The conditions were perfect for my mom and it was a fairly short hike.
The girls had spirit week and LOVED dressing up!
The last day my parents were here we went to Bellows. I grew up coming to this beach through my childhood and so it was very fun for them to be back and reflect on their past. Unfortunately the waves weren't that great for boogie boarding, which is one of my favorite past times.
We took them on a hike to Kolekole to see the beautiful Waianae Valley.
Chili's for dinner!
Kate received Rainbow of the Quarter and was recognized at school during an assembly. She has really had to work hard here to fit in. The curriculum is a little different and the way things are done is a little different. She has found a couple friends, but it has been a little challenging with a few classmates. I know exactly how she feels because I had a very similar experience around her age. Moving is tough. Leaving friends is tough. Change is tough. I just hope she knows she can always come to me.
Bryan's work dressed up as McDonald's for Halloween. I think they did a great job and should have one first place in the contest! They had a trunk or treat in the parking garage. It was fun to see all the different departments participating in different themes and decorating.
Our church had a trunk or treat the same day, so we had to hurry over after Bryan's work party. We dressed up as blow-up sea creatures- Jane's idea. It was an excellent choice and everyone around us loved it!
School Pictures:
Kate 5th Grade
Jane 3rd Grade
The girls participated in a Halloween piano recital at a nursing home near by. All the kids had spooky music and it turned out really nice.
We took the girls hiking up Lower and Upper Waimano trail. It ended up being a pretty good hike. Definitely need to remember this one for my parents when they visit again. There are these tunnels in the dirt from old water pipes that were removed. It is pretty creepy walking through them, but something different and fun!
Pumpkin carving time! In Hawaii, you should do this the day of or the day before Halloween. Otherwise they rot so quickly!
This is the first year I didn't really have to help Kate do anything with her pumpkin. She did an excellent job.
I helped gut and trace Jane's pumpkin, but she did the rest! She did great as well.
Halloween 2023 in the books! Bryan is a shark. I am a starfish. Kate is an orca. Jane is a seahorse. And Howie is a lobster.
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