braders birthday

Its hard to throw a birthday party with no furniture-

so we surprised braden by picking him up early from school and 

taking him to chucky-e-cheese with his two best friends tommy and Dillian

he was a little excited to say the least!

We had a great time it was a great way to celebrate one last time with friends before leaving.

Happy 5th Braders.  What a big boy you are.

(you love all sports and get so giddy to play or watch any!  you love motorcycles, 

playing outside nonstop, hawaii, friends, preschool, the beach and picking on your sister.  You can

be the best big brother, and also love to beat on camers! you know all of your letters, can count to 

100, and are learning a little bit of reading. You can't wait to go to kindergarten this year and

we are excited for you to be growing up into such an amazing kid! we love you)

Ward Goodbye

I might cry just looking at these.  This has become our family.  After 5 years in Hawaii

These are the families who have helped to raise my children, Troy has spent 5 years as a leader

to the young men. he has seen some grow from 12 to eagle scouts. That is a long time!

We would never have felt that "the rock" was home if it hadn't been for the friendships and love

we have for these people. 

The Mafi family was kind enough to open their home to us for a goodbye party. I couldn't

put all the pictures up there were just too many- but this gives the idea...

lynn, iva, maunu jr, nubi, jr, maunu, jeff, troy, mafua

nina, malani, amy

barry and keri

our local girl enjoying her party

codee and sara (with kahana)

the boys playing basketball

braders with jonah and max

this family is dear to us- austin was one of troys young men turned golfing buddy

jasmine and maddy were our faithful babysitters.  

book club goodbye

I have loved every minute of my Hawaii bookclub.  We stay up late talking 

about books, life, kids and things we don't want our kids to hear!

it is the day i look the most forward to every month. I will miss these girls so much

Another friend Trisha was leaving just a few days before us so we had a joint

goodbye.....  and unfortunately some of our most faithful members were

on vacation :)   Love you all

my graduate

We made it.  I can't believe it.  after 9 years of marriage and 9 years of schooling Troy graduated from Residency.  Congrats to my man. I am so proud of you.  He has worked so hard, studied non-stop, passed his board exam and is a full time Radiologist.   Yipee!  

Troy accepting his diploma at his graduation at Tripler

So proud.  We are going to miss that big pick building on the hill.

his fellow grads Troy, Dave, Mike and Mike

I surprised him that night with a dinner out with friends to celebrate.  Thanks to Sara for helping me plan and everyone else for keeping the secret!  (sara, takuya, austin, jeff, jackie, trisha, cortney, barry and keri)

His work graduation party.  Dave, troy, mike, mike and Dave.  (it was hard for me to keep track of who he was talking about for the last 5 years since everyone else is named mike and dave!)  They gave them placks, real tomahawks and then made fun of them in the roast.  Great night.  We will miss each person he had a chance to work with. 

Moms Club Goodbye Party

My dear friend Danielle gave us a goodbye party at their amazing pool.  We are going to miss each of you so much you have no idea.  Thanks for helping me through each tough day with my kids! I couldn't do it without all of you....

kristina, karl dillian and tyler... lynn, ernie and jacob.... shawna, tom madeline and tommy... 

danielle, shawn tyler and ryan... jessica with ainsley and penny.... troy and i.... jen with kailey and catiee.... Laura Beth  and Mark,  Georgina, Isabelle and Noah.... Beth with Kyle and Kara... Laura with Layton and Logan

a last hike

We did one last hike with the kids before heading off the island to Jackass Ginger.  

the kids love this trail. It is short but long enough for a good hike

and we end at a stream where they get to strip down and throw rocks and play.

Love it!