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Sunday, July 19, 2026

September/October 2025


Hiking Likeke Falls trail with friends from church: Wendy and Jane. We almost got lost because the marker was hidden. We didn't go too far off the train, but we did find others who did take a extra long detour. 

Scuba diving with Liz and Whit at Electric Beach. 

Grateful Liz is such a great photographer and likes to take pictures of Bryan and I.


Bryan is finally getting to some of our house projects. He replaced this window early 2024. The outside was fixed, but the inside needed sheetrock repair. He recruited a friend from work to help. Thank you Grant!

Birthday weekend get-away. We spent the night at the Royal Hawaiian and had a 5 course meal at the Azure Restaurant. Thank you Kristi for watching the girls for us! 

We did sunrise yoga, got massages at Sakura Massage and Spa, walked the beach, and pretended to be tourists for the night/day. 

My beautiful dragonfruit plant after opening up in the moonlight.

We snuck into Bryans office to decorate for his birthday. He had zero idea we had planned this surprise! His boss and co-workers were in on it as well.

Happy Birthday Bryan!

Bryan was so confused how we had gotten into his office. Kathy, his co-worker, loved that he was so "upset" about being caught surprised. 

An after surfing treat at Dole Plantation with our surfing session group.

Another beautiful scuba diving session at Electric Beach. 

Starfish

Hiking with our friends at Lower/Upper Waimalu Loop over fall break. 

Keiki Kingdom with Liana. 

Our cabinets for the bathrooms were delivered while I was away for a CANS Abstract Symposium in Washington DC for work. He started demolition immediately. We've been excited about completing some updates to the Leko Place house.

Jennifer met me in Washington DC for 48 hours. Unfortunately, because of the government shutdown, none of the museums were opened.  We ate some yummy food, went to the only museum opened (Spy museum), and walked around the National Mall and Memorial Parks. 

CANS Abstract Symposium: Standing next to my monitor of the Activity and Mobility Promotion Project. I have been working on this project with Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) for the past 2 years. This is a first for me!

The girls performed Halloween music to the local nursing home with their piano studio.

Jane was awarded "Rainbow of the Quarter" during the 1st quarter at Kanoelani Elementary School. She is a dedicated student, follows directions well, and makes sure all students in the classroom feel welcomed. Great work Jane!

Desmond Doss Health Clinic Halloween Trunk or Treat. The theme: KPop Demon Hunters

Zoe, Rumi, Romance, Mira

Look at all this candy!

 

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. 

Jane fell in love with this one and wanted to bring it back home to Oahu.

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

Sweetheart Rock

Tidepools

Sunset at Manele

Barbeque and roasting s'mores at the beach with our friends Jared, Kendra, and family.


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.

Braces for this one! She doesn't look very excited to have braces at all! 


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.