May 2025

Spring Piano Recital 2025

6th Grade Graduation Ceremony

Kate was elected by her teacher Mrs. Ichiki as GLO Student of the Year. 

I cried through the entire thing. My baby won't be in elementary school anymore. 

I am so proud of her! She is going to rock Middle School next year.

Primary Activity- making play dough at Sister Simpson's house.

6th Grade Banquet at the Okinawa Center

Jane Choir Concert

She has worked really hard at learning all the words to each song. I am so proud of her for trying something new, making friends, and being elected the MC for the group.

CHEEHOO!

Honolulu Olympic Traithlon- May 18, 2025

6th grade Disney Day

Rainbow of the 4th Quarter

Rainbow of the 4th Quarter

Being chosen as the Rainbow of the 4th Quarter is a true accomplishment—it shows you’ve been outstanding all year long. So proud of my girls and all the hard work they’ve put into their studies!

 

Learning to make musubi at Brother and Sister McMillan's house.

Last day of school for my 4th and 6th graders

Kate will be going into 7th grade at Highland Intermediate School

Jane will be going into 5th grade at Kanoelani Elementary School

Jane made this sign as the 6th graders paraded around the school waving goodbye to everyone.

After the last day of school festivities, the girls and I flew to Kona to support Bryan in his Half Ironman. We stayed at the really nice resort at Waikaloa Beach Marriot Resort & Spa. It was a real treat to celebrate summer.

August 2023

Every weekend we try to explore different parts of the island. 

We boogie boarded Makapu'u Beach Park.

We camped at Bellows while Bryan took a wilderness first aide course with Kristi. Howie learned all about the ocean during his first visit to the beach. Kate and Jane learned that there are centipedes here and to keep the tent closed. 

Sunrise at Bellows

Teaching the girls how to play the game of LIFE while we cool off in the air conditioning.

Playing in the sand at one of Ko Olina's lagoons.

Both girls were excited to go back to school so they could start making friends. It has been tough finding friends in the neighborhood because most kids are inside staying cool OR they are at day camps because both parents work. Our specific street happens to be mostly retired, elderly persons.  It is a good thing our girls play well together, and love being with one another. 

There is a walking path by our house that leads to the elementary. It is a quick 5 minute walk. Howie likes to join us. Sometimes we meet parrots.

Bryan had a business trip to the Big Island during the third week of August. We joined up over the weekend to do a little bit of exploring Kona.  

Kailua-Kona

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Lava tube

Volcanoes National Park 

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park 

I have been learning (sometimes failing too) how to grow/fertilize/water/prune the different tropical plants on our property. I have been attempting new recipes to use the fruit, as well as freezing some for smoothies and dehydrating some for snacks. Below is a fig custard cake. It was pretty yummy! 

Swimming at Waimea Falls. 

 

Paddle boarding up the 'Anahulu River in Haleiwa.

Lei Po'o Making Activity with our church.