My parents came to visit at the end of February until mid-March. I took my dad snorkeling up on north shore. We pulled a giant slug out of the water- it was nuts!
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Showing posts with label Soccer. Show all posts
Friday, August 29, 2025
March 2025 (plus Fiji)
Kate and Jane were invited to Ava's birthday party.
Kate's last soccer game at the Waipio fields.
Jane's coach Christ. He really made the soccer season so fun for the girls.
I started collecting aloha shirts and jean jackets from Good Will or Thrift Stores and created these fun jackets for the girls and myself. It's a fun (cheap) way to add some 'aloha' to our outfits.

For Spring Break, we took a 6 hour flight over to Nadi, Fiji. It is very similar to Hawaii and afterwards, Bryan and I decided we probably will just visit the other Hawaiian islands if we were going to have a beach/island vacation.
Visiting the Garden of the Sleeping Giants
Kate's favorite picture currently.
Getting muddy at Sabeto Hot Springs
To get to this waterfall, we had to drink kava with the family who owns the land and then be escorted down to the waterfall. We were the only ones there and the water was so refreshing. Kate hates cold water and never got in- we told her she'll regret it!
Making some stops along the Queens highway.
We hiked through Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park and on the way back to our car we heard and saw all these HUGE bats. They were so noisy!
After arriving back home, we went out with Kate and Jane's cousins (Alaina and Myriah) to watch the sunset at Sunset Beach Park.
Proof of life: Sending photos to friends while watching June. Howie lives for car rides to Lowe's.
and then dying them.
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Labels: birthday parties, cousins, dog sitting, Fiji, grandparents, Kanoelani Elementary School, mud bath, Soccer, Spring Break, waterfall, ziplining
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
February 2025
Winter 10 U Soccer Season "Thunder Chickens"
Winter 12U Soccer Season "Dominators"
Surfing for Jane in Haleiwa
Flying on a 10-passenger airplane to visit daddy at work and celebrate
Kate turning 12 years old!
Visiting the famous cat sanctuary. We were told 700+ cats live here.
There are less than 10 restaurants on the island- you have to make sure you know what days/times they close or you are out of luck!
Manele Bay Beach Park
Sunset at Manele
Morning hike with Jared and Bryan. We saw lots of turkey, some deer, but no rams...
Although this picture was taken a couple days later, we celebrated Kate turning 12 at the Adventure Park at the Four Seasons Resort. It hovers over water and is in such a serene location in the forest.
Happy Birthday Kate! We know you enjoyed the thrill of climbing and
beating dad at finishing the whole course.
It was so fun to watch our friend Kae do the ropes course.
Coconut Beach
Unreal. Molokai to the left and Maui to the right. You could see and hear all the whales while enjoying the clear, still ocean water.
Look and listen!
Shipwreck Beach
Restored plantation church, Ghost town of Keomuku
As soon as we arrived home from Lanai, we just had to celebrate Kate's birthday. It's a good thing the house was already decorated for her!
She got a portable desk, Crocs, and a carrier for her Stanley.
Jane volunteered to showcase Germany at her elementary school's Culture Day. Bryan and I both dress up in our Trachten. We gave away pretzels and washable tattoos. Initially, I was a little overwhelmed with Jane's volunteering- because that really means mom is volunteering. But it was such a great activity, and we learned some much about other cultures too.
Valentines Party for Kate with the YW. She won the cookie decorating contest. Her crafting has really taken off this year!
Howie and June
We found a wonderful family to help with dog watching when we travel. The dogs
play so well together.
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Labels: adventures, Beach, Braces, cats, friends, Happy Birthday, Hiking, Howie, June, Kanoelani Elementary School, Kate, Lanai, Soccer, surfing, travel, Whales, Work Trip
Friday, May 16, 2025
November 2024
Primary Girls see "Once Upon One Time" at Leeward Community College
Jane's Fall AYSO Soccer Team 'Girl Power' with Coach Chris
Kate's wearing contacts!
Kate's Fall AYSO Soccer Team 'Striker's' with Coach Dave
Pu'uloa Beach Park
New playground equipment at Kanoelani Elementary School.
Hiking with my crew at 'Ehukai Trail on North Shore. We got a little muddy with this one!
Kate's 6th grade class at an assembly.
We went night fishing with some friends (Teresa and Shem) at Haleiwa Harbor. We caught so many fish, even an eel! It was a lot of fun for everyone.
I went shark diving with some friends. Surprisingly, I wasn't as terrified as I imagined.
Ka'ena Point
Waialua Turkey Trot 5K
Impressed with the girls, especially without any training/warning.
Thanksgiving 2024
Bellows Beach Park
This was probably the best idea ever. Clean up was super easy and everyone had so much fun. I think the plan is to do it again!
Kate and Jane worked on some projects with Kristi and Jesse.
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Labels: Bellows, Fishing, friends, Hawaii, Hiking, Kanoelani Elementary School, Primary Girls, running, Sharks, Soccer, Thanksgiving
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