The Ahlborns: Birthday

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Friday, September 19, 2025

August 2025

Stacey visited from the end of July into August. We did a lot of touristy stuff while she was visiting.

We hiked Diamond Head with Stacey.

We missed a bunch of surf nights with our group while we had visitors and/or vacations- so they took a picture as a remembrance to come back!

First day of 7th grade for Kate

First day of 5th grade for Jane

We missed the bus on the first day of middle school for Kate. We just watched it pass by as we were approaching the street. This is a video of her riding the bus for the very first time on the second day of school. We have not missed a day since that dreadful first day!

Forcing my girls to take a walk on the beach on North Shore.

The Blue Angels came to town! I remember watching them when I lived in San Francisco, so I made sure we didn't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

There were a lot of STEAM activities on the tarmac, which helped to pass the time until the Blue Angels did their thing.

Made in Hawaii. Expensive, but worth it!

Bryan and I have missed out on opportunities to go scuba diving in one of the best places on the earth. No more! We are paying one of Bryan's friends to take us out once a month. This will guarantee attendance.

Rebekah attended Kristi's graduation from her DNP Residency.

Kim, Malachi, Norah, and Zander came to visit for the week. It was nice being able to hang out with my sister and check things off my list I have not yet done.

Malachi and I were able to hike Koko Head Arch.

We finally were able to swim in cockroach cove and crawl through the tunnel.

The kids went swimming near Mermaid Cave.

The tide was too high, but we were able to go in some parts.

We celebrated Kristi and Jesse with a friendly game of bowling at Schofield Barracks.

We attempted to hike the legal way to the Stairway to Heaven. There were police at the beginning of the trail who would not let us pass until 7am. We decided to hike Tripler Ridge Trail instead. Great views, but terrible without long pants. We got so scratched up from the ferns. Krist almost died from dehydration. And Jesse had a panic attach. Malachi, Bryan, and Rebekah did just fine.

Friday, May 16, 2025

September 2024

Labor Day Weekend

Mokoli'i Island (Chinaman's Hat)

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli Trail in Kaneohe

Water coloring class with some ladies from my church.

Burying Jesse at Hickham Beach. I rescued a seahorse!

Kate's 6th grade classroom with Mrs. Ichiki.

Kate and Jane were asked to play the ukulele in a fundraiser. There was a guest musician too- Jake Shimabukuro.

Bryan took me scuba diving (first time in Hawaii) for my birthday!!

Happy 40th Birthday to Rebekah!!

Having fun with Halloween make-up

curtesy: Auntie Koko

Jane turns 9

Jane has really thrived in Hawaii. She loves the pool, ocean, the hiking adventures, the chickens. She has made some really sweet friends at school, church, soccer, and summer fun. Jane loves the Sanrio characters- especially Cinnamoroll. She is excited about our trip to Japan, so she can stock up on merchandise designed with his logo. Jane is such a thoughtful individual. She makes the sweetest notes for her parents, teachers, and friends. She loves reading graphic novels. In fact, I think she has read the Wings of Fire series 5 or 6 times! She continues to play the ukulele and piano. It is always so fun to hear her playing both in the morning before school. Sometimes, I have to double check which child is playing because Jane is slowly gaining on her big sister! I've noticed a little more nervousness- like climbing the ropes course or being assigned to a different classroom than her friends. She also is preferring to do inside activities like reading, playing video games, and watching TV. It is hard to see your kids grow older and not need their parents as much. Jane has been a delight to watch grow. I know she will do amazing things this coming year!