Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts

Saturday, September 13, 2025

July 2025


4th of July at Schofield Barracks
These treats cost $16 each! It was like a corn churro with ice cream throughout. 

Collective Soul was the featured band.

We found some of our friends on the field and caught the fireworks with them. (Christians)

Tea Party at the Surf Rider with friends. (Kaylee Jane's birthday)

We got all fancy and ate super fancy food.

Then we hung out at the pool afterwards.


This was the best part of summer. I signed the girls up for diving. Then the coach asked if I wanted to participate as well. I decided it would be fun and invited Kristi to tag along. It felt like our summers at Hill Trail waiting in line at the board.



Mini golf in Aiea
Bryan took all us girls out on a date.

We took a trip to Kauai for Jane's birthday weekend. Our first stop off the airplane- Waimea Falls!

Hanapepe Swing Bridge

The town Lilo and Stitch is real-life inspired.



We took the most exciting excursion on a zodiac up the Ne Pali Coast. Of course, I got sick at the very end of the trip. This picture is after throwing up in the water.

And this picture- Jane didn't want to jump in the ocean because she thought she would land in my stomach content. Isn't this the coolest picture ever though?

Footage of our trip through the sea caves.

Waimea Canyon State Park




Getting ready to go Mountain Tubing through the old sugar cane irrigation systems of Mount Wai'ale'ale. This was Jane's actual birthday. We sang to her through the tunnels. The water was refreshing and the activity one of a kind! 



We went to a Mexican Restaurant afterwards for the birthday girl's 10th year celebration. They made us all wear Mariachi hats. 


Kauai Coffee Company

At the hotel, we worked on our "bombers". 


Great ice cream. Great picture.

Kilauea Lighthouse
We saw some many Nene's while we were in Kauai. 

Howie was a naughty boy while in the care of our friends. He had diarrhea. Stacey took this beautiful picture of Howie and June. It might be one of my favorites. 

Sunday school class party for Kate.

We decided to let the girls have separate rooms starting this summer. They started the move without me, which was actually quite helpful. We got a new bed for Kate that converts into a king-sized bed. Jane got to decorate her room with Lilo and Stitch. The plus side- we got to go through all of their belongings and get ready for a garage sale. 

Jane got Calvin and Hobbs for her birthday, and the girls have been non-stop reading. 

Stacey came to visit us for a week. While we were hiking to Manoa Falls the tsunami alarms went off. She freaked- I was mad we were going to be stuck in traffic.

I showed her Bellows.

We ate shaved ice at Matsumoto's. 

Sweet As in Hale'iwa

Bryan and I have been working on our surfing skills. We are lucky to have friends
 that take cool pictures. 


Hike up Peacock Flats with some of our Primary girls and then a trip to...

...Sweetland Farms to feed the goats and eat lunch.

Another activity with the Primary girls: tie-dye bags. 

Friday, May 16, 2025

July 2024

Dressed up for the 4th of July!
We watched the fireworks on Pearl Harbor from Crestview Park. They lasted maybe 3 minutes. A little sad compared to NYE.

Celebrating Jane's birthday early- Kristi had to go to the mainland for Army Reserve Training.

We invited friends over to surprise Jane for her birthday. She figured it out because of all the shoes in the garage!

Kate made the cutest scavenger hunt with all of Jane's presents. She got a purple Stanley cup, the cutest Sanrio dress, and a claw machine.

We went to Coral Crater Adventure Park to celebrate the new 9 year old!




Ukulele Festival 2024
Kate and Jane

Ukulele Festival
Rebekah

Bryan is training the girls young.

 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

July 2023

We spent the 4th of July at Bear Lake with my mom and dad, Linsey's family, and Kim's family. We enjoyed everything the area has to offer- sand, water, forest, games, and old town parades.










Before we moved, I had some last minute shopping to do around SLC. The girls enjoyed all the fun displays at Scheels. 



Our move was pretty stressful and I wanted to document the SUV we had to drive to San Francisco from Salt Lake. We had to fly Howie out of California due to weather and his size having to fly as cargo. We rented a truck, but the company would only allow us a midsize SUV to travel across state boundaries. Therefore, we had to strap Howie's crate to the top. I just prayed the whole time it would not fly off during our 12 hour drive. Thankfully, it didn't. We made it.  


We flew out of San Francisco, so of course I showed the kids my old stomping grounds. 


We dropped the dog off early in the morning without ANY difficulties. In fact, I was a little frustrated that I had stressed so much over Howie's crate and ALL his paperwork, because the airline hardly looked at anything! Just for your information, it takes about 2-3 months to prepare your animal for flying to Hawaii because of their quarantine. So stressful!

Off to Hawaii!

Waiting for our ride to take us to the animal quarantine station to pick up Howie. Not too much luggage. In fact, our household goods were already on the island and ready for delivery in 2 days. Yeah for things working out!


We signed the paperwork to our house 3 days prior to flying to Hawaii. We were able to leave Howie at our house while we were living in a hotel for a few days. The allowed us a place of peace while the movers brought all our household goods and we unpacked/organized the chaos. 

Exploring the area around our house.

Watching the sunset at Ko Olina. 

Celebrating Jane's birthday with 2 desserts!

Swimming at Turtle Bay.


Hiking the Kolekole Trail.



This was our first family hike. I soon realized I needed to read the reviews on hikes before taking the girls. This trail was much too advanced with ropes, mud, and ridgelines. The girls enjoyed the hike until we had to turn around and go back down. We have learned since to bring towels and baby wipes to clean up afterwards. Oh, and not to bring the fancy car (Tesla) when we go to the beach or on a hike. Ha!  

Our neighbor dropped off a papaya. This one was HUGE!

We climbed the Koko Head stairs. I told the girls we could have donuts afterwards, so they were pretty motivated. The views are epic!




Leonard's Malasadas!