Joe to the mainland Opps a little late on this. He's back!

Unfortunately for all of us, Joe is on the mainland working. We enjoyed some playtime in Kona before he left and then it has been full throttle since, Parent evenings, Plays, Aila growing and expressing herself in so many ways, and much much more.

The first couple nights Lotus cried for her Appa and resorted to saving her tears in a little container to show him upon his return.

Best Mother's Day

Elijah was born on Mother's Day as well as his Aunt Gerry's and Auntie Julie's Birthdays. What a special day to share with him this year as he turned ELEVEN!


We really are not this washed out looking. I hope it was the flash and dying camera.

Elijah loves to have a homemade apple pie in lieu of cake for his birthday! After a dinner out together, we enjoyed sharing in this yummy dessert!

SEVEN

The Balloon Fairy showed up for yet another birthday!

The morning of her birthday at school with her teacher and friends.

We had to do things in a different order this year. After school Lotus was able to open her presents instead of waiting until after dinner and cake. She was very happy with the change.

I think it looks as if she loves her knitted bag Grandma made for her!

So after a quick opening of presents at home after school, we hurried to meet at her Halau to celebrate her Kumu's (teacher) birthday which was the day before Lotus'. This meant I did not have to cook dinner since the dancing was followed by a potluck and fun times with friends.

This is a part of the Halau preparing to chant as they enter the building to gift us with hula.

Lotus and part of her class preparing to bring hula to the parents, grandparents and friends.

Following a beautiful evening filled with hula and great food, we found ourselves back at home in time to celebrate the end of Lotus' big day with an ice cream cake made by her mom. She had decided she no longer likes icing and quite picky about cake so this was perfect since it had neither.

ALOHA and AHUI HO!

(Love/Goodbye and until next time)

Bon-Bons and Tequila

Well I guess you have been wondering where we have been and I guess I have no excuses but I do wish I could blame it on the title. Life just gets so darn busy and I had to let some things fall to the wayside and this was one of them. I must admit I'm busier than I have been but found I should get back in the groove of posting.

As you probably already know, Aila turned 2 and we still can't believe it...heck, we still can't believe we have a third child. Here are a few pictures and videos taken during her big evening. Elijah and Lotus were so excited that they busily wrapped various items of theirs for her.

I don't think this grin could get any cheesier.

The kids were so excited!

I do think she definitely loves the baby doll from GRANDMA and PAPA!

You two are THE BEST!

It is SO HARD to get a picture of Aila and forget a video, although we did score a few tonight. Here is another one that I wish she had let me get more than I did as she read a SHORT story to her baby.

Thank you for your well wishes and I promise to do better!