tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123183062024-03-07T09:39:12.748-10:00Mike, Nan, Owen, and PhoebeA diary of life through Owen's and Phoebe's eyesMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.comBlogger763125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-12319232783511169542014-08-08T10:04:00.004-10:002014-08-08T10:07:25.524-10:00Storm WatchWe're camping out at home today as everything across the island is shut down due to Iselle.<br />
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Here comes the wind and the rain!</div>
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Waiting for Iselle to pass. Owen reading, Mike and Aki playing memory, I'm baking cookies. It's Hawaiian style snow day.</div>
<br />Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-85168991917931355612014-07-27T22:00:00.000-10:002014-08-08T11:55:21.419-10:00Summer AdventuresWe spent a lot of time this summer with cub scouts and girl scouts<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14675298120" title="Pack 325 Makapuu Hike by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/14675298120_dfe1a30fc8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Pack 325 Makapuu Hike"></a><br />
Pack 325 Makapuu Hike<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14675451267" title="Making butter at STEM Camp by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/14675451267_e8142028df.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Making butter at STEM Camp"></a><br />
Aki making butter and learning about emulsification at STEM camp<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14858906021" title="Making ice cream at STEM Camp by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3875/14858906021_45f0812987.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Making ice cream at STEM Camp"></a><br />
Making ice cream and learning about thermodynamics at STEM camp<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14861966395" title="Learning about whipping ropes by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14861966395_a1d5482dc8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Learning about whipping ropes"></a><br />
Whipping rope ends at Cub Scout summer camp<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14881855153" title="Cub Scout Summer Camp by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14881855153_f2884eeca2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Cub Scout Summer Camp"></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14675872609" title="Troop 870 at Moanalua Valley Trail by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/14675872609_8e502bc091.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Troop 870 at Moanalua Valley Trail"></a><br />
Troop 870 at Moanalua Valley Trail<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14862492695" title="Untitled by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/14862492695_861ecd6ae8.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Untitled"></a><br />
Aki and mama on the hike<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14861963355" title="Post hike refreshment at Waiola by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5565/14861963355_716e105252.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Post hike refreshment at Waiola"></a><br />
Post hike refreshment at Waiola<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14861963345" title="Fishing at Kawelo Basin by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/14861963345_7a5bd93187.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Fishing at Kawelo Basin"></a><br />
Fishing at Kawelo Basin<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14859512514" title="Aki caught a Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14859512514_92c3d4451d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Aki caught a Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a"></a><br />
Aki caught a Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14861962535" title="Owen and Daddy practicing how to cast by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3867/14861962535_2941bbeb4d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Owen and Daddy practicing how to cast"></a><br />
Owen and Daddy practicing how to cast<br />
Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-44144561117943448842014-05-09T22:00:00.000-10:002014-08-08T10:32:35.602-10:00Aki's Kindergarten Ho‘olaule‘aAki has been practicing hard with her hula for this "May Day" performance.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14150562905" title="co2024 Hoolaulea by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="co2024 Hoolaulea" height="375" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/14150562905_3488971c3d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Map of Oahu with keiki's drawings<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14147231331" title="Aki introducing next song by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki introducing next song" height="331" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/14147231331_ce4db9b395.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
"And now it is time for the keiki kane to dance Ho‘okele"<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14150718594" title="Aki hula by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki hula" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/14150718594_c893200e92.jpg" width="331" /></a><br />
Aki performing her hula<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/14127370826" title="Evan and Aki by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="Evan and Aki" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/14127370826_73edbffa04.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
E and AkiPhoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-71833772554748240162014-03-26T11:03:00.000-10:002014-08-08T11:05:15.683-10:00Spring Break on the Big IslandThe whole family with Kung Kung and Grandma spent 4 days on the Big Island over spring break. It's Owen and Aki's first time at Volcano National Park. First stop - farmers market in Hilo.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420762623" title="Vendor smelling the durian to see if it is spoiled by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/13420762623_e4805fe2f1.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Vendor smelling the durian to see if it is spoiled"></a><br />
This is apparently the last durian on the island for the season!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420642145" title="Mountain Apple and Apple Banana by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/13420642145_9633403e8f.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Mountain Apple and Apple Banana"></a><br />
Beautiful fruits: Mountain Apple and Apple Banana<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420643535" title="At Ninole Post Office by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/13420643535_0005ae9a36.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="At Ninole Post Office"></a><br />
Ninole post office, Hawaii's smallest post office<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13421019484" title="Laupahoehoe Point memorial by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/13421019484_e2894b3f68.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Laupahoehoe Point memorial"></a><br />
Laupahoehoe Point memorial. Mike's uncle Jitsumi Yamamoto was 14 when the tidal wave struck.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420651985" title="Waiting for the rain to let up by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/13420651985_715f5ccf60.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Waiting for the rain to let up"></a><br />
Waiting for the rain to let up<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420659045" title="In Akaka Falls Park by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2842/13420659045_9e471b2c97.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="In Akaka Falls Park"></a><br />
Mike and his dad at Akaka Falls Park<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420660585" title="Akaka Falls by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/13420660585_b902565140.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Akaka Falls"></a><br />
Beautiful Akaka Falls<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420664975" title="Ohia lehua by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/13420664975_fa1324afb5.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Ohia lehua"></a><br />
Ohia lehua<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420647425" title="Storm approaching the Hamakua coast by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7240/13420647425_56a74c7690.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Storm approaching the Hamakua coast"></a><br />
Storm approaching the Hamakua coast<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13421036134" title="Thurston Lava Tube hike by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/13421036134_b478227187.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Thurston Lava Tube hike"></a><br />
Little hikers<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420791233" title="Thurston Lava Tube hike by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/13420791233_5f67f497ba.jpg" width="331" height="500" alt="Thurston Lava Tube hike"></a><br />
Thurston Lava Tube hike<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420678465" title="Holei sea arch by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/13420678465_5e288797c9.jpg" width="331" height="500" alt="Holei sea arch"></a><br />
Holei sea arch<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420803503" title="Owen on lava hills by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/13420803503_8d9c861303.jpg" width="331" height="500" alt="Owen on lava hills"></a><br />
Owen on lava hills<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420692875" title="Halemaumau Crater at night by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/13420692875_c1728ab9b3.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Halemaumau Crater at night"></a><br />
Halemaumau Crater at night<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13420699495" title="Petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/13420699495_f3028f247e.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa"></a><br />
Petroglyphs at Pu‘u Loa<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13419863105" title="Aki on Petroglyph trail by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/13419863105_47ecc97111.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Aki on Petroglyph trail"></a><br />
Aki on Petroglyph trail<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13421075144" title="Steam vents by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/13421075144_cdeaf1e260.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Steam vents"></a><br />
Stinky steam vents<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13421086374" title="Rainbow Falls by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/13421086374_61379416e6.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Rainbow Falls"></a><br />
Rainbow Falls<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13419982143" title="Bowling at KMC by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7088/13419982143_a68b8d71e1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Bowling at KMC"></a><br />
We also went bowling at KMC!<br />
Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-91620804394880538432014-03-16T22:00:00.000-10:002014-08-08T10:51:21.436-10:00Aki and E are 6!Happy Birthday our silly and spunky girl!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13212070835" title="Happy Birthday, Aki! by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/13212070835_e97ee8d4ff.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Happy Birthday, Aki!"></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13212399104" title="LEGO movie birthday cake by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3688/13212399104_573d350a28.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="LEGO movie birthday cake"></a><br />
We celebrated with a LEGO Birthday / Bowling Party with E!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13212400854" title="Happy Birthday, Aki and Evan by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/13212400854_87f68710fe.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Happy Birthday, Aki and Evan"></a><br />
Happy Birthday, March babies.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/13212220483" title="Birthday twins by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/13212220483_84133bce27.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Birthday twins"></a><br />
Birthday twinsPhoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-74496051330114792872014-02-24T22:00:00.000-10:002014-08-08T10:42:38.924-10:00Aulani WeekendFor President's Day weekend, we took a stay-cation at Aulani. The wet weather didn't deter us from enjoying ourselves.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12553909654" title="Storytelling about menehune and waa by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/12553909654_b7f2d3baa6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Storytelling about menehune and waa"></a><br />
Wonderful storyteller<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12553911194" title="Storytelling about menehune and waa by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/12553911194_4e343af448.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Storytelling about menehune and waa"></a><br />
Storytelling about menehune and waa<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12575271943" title="Floating down the Lazy River by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/12575271943_06ea13a423.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Floating down the Lazy River"></a><br />
Floating down the lazy river<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12598358284" title="Rainy day at Aulani by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/12598358284_3a5d078767.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Rainy day at Aulani"></a><br />
Still having fun on the rainy day<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12582359364" title="Watching the Olympics by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/12582359364_1157e5dc66.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Watching the Olympics"></a><br />
We also had fun slumbering and watching the Olympics in the nice room.Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-36643478533982252892014-02-21T22:00:00.000-10:002014-08-08T10:38:30.861-10:00Owen's Families are Forever PerformanceOwen's 2nd grade class put together a performance as a tribute to their heritage and families as well as history of the melting pot here in Hawaii.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12685439245" title="Owen is ready to go! by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen is ready to go!" height="331" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2874/12685439245_c764da02c7.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Ready for the show!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12685916044" title="Opening number by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="Opening number" height="331" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/12685916044_5319480ef4.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Opening number<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12685446885" title="Internment camp song by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="Internment camp song" height="331" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/12685446885_82aa2acff6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Internment camp song<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12685929384" title="A tribute to Spam by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img alt="A tribute to Spam" height="331" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/12685929384_698de6f7e0.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Owen is "2 scoops rice" in the "spam, eggs, and rice" trio<br />
<br />Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-46451377738307086492014-01-25T22:00:00.000-10:002014-08-08T10:46:04.595-10:00Pack 325 Chinatown ParadeCelebrating Chinatown cub scouts style!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12145299325" title="Pack 325 before the parade by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3739/12145299325_cf67cd20f4.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Pack 325 before the parade"></a><br />
Pack 325 before the parade<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12145546173" title="Scouts waiting for the parade to begin by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5494/12145546173_daefbd2c4c.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Scouts waiting for the parade to begin"></a><br />
Waiting for parade to begin<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12145966536" title="'Iolani Grad Stanley Chang with Cub Scout Pack 325 by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/12145966536_c6a1f8abfc.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="'Iolani Grad Stanley Chang with Cub Scout Pack 325"></a><br />
‘Iolani Alumni Stanley Chang with Cub Scout Pack 325<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12145719434" title="Giving candy to Cub Scouts along the route by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/12145719434_3c2debf880.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Giving candy to Cub Scouts along the route"></a><br />
Giving candy to Cub Scouts along the route<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/12145566323" title="Scouts at the end of the parade by Owen and Aki, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/12145566323_d5c4796d25.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Scouts at the end of the parade"></a><br />
Scouts at the end of the paradePhoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-74476130332865707732014-01-06T10:34:00.000-10:002014-01-06T11:02:01.515-10:00Happy 8th Birthday, Owen!Happy Birthday, Owen!<br />
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We fell in love with you at first sight 8 years ago.<br />
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We can't imagine life the past 8 years without you. I hope that you will continue to be curious about the world around you. This past year you've read a plethora of books. Among them, the Percy Jackson series and the Harry Potter series keep you riveted. You are still as obsessed with dragons and LEGOs as ever. And you've developed a passion for Star Wars, much to daddy's delight.<br />
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You enjoyed a fun day at Rascals playing mini golf and laser tags with your friends from school.<br />
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We love you very much, Owen! Happy Birthday, son!<br />
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Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-36019493562976828162014-01-02T18:59:00.001-10:002014-01-02T18:59:47.673-10:00Happy 2014!Happy New Year!<div><br></div><div>We began our new year with traditional ozoni soup that grandma made. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCz_nVGi2cRnAillMVXxd3a9bW5yQwKN6PzPAGh3ew9dKWjNjo8YzvtlZIyfaCb6j1aGohpTN2hRgAQZbC8wYYtEOzXjyLHiPU201lqyUi-VLQiDS8Oj4jV5lgkP_RgTcS8rVsw/s640/blogger-image-1978897251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCz_nVGi2cRnAillMVXxd3a9bW5yQwKN6PzPAGh3ew9dKWjNjo8YzvtlZIyfaCb6j1aGohpTN2hRgAQZbC8wYYtEOzXjyLHiPU201lqyUi-VLQiDS8Oj4jV5lgkP_RgTcS8rVsw/s640/blogger-image-1978897251.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHT7JOBs5Kw0O-g1X_ueOOL4G0UYJG18o3X2LKBMtEy90Jxs0VYifIoRt5FCwIIG2sCM9OAPxfZ-rKXxbVXpAAYOqwkEOdZNuQ-mwLAHSfOoQIay-dwO_7bJgxdb39oEr-LJLT7A/s640/blogger-image-25269482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHT7JOBs5Kw0O-g1X_ueOOL4G0UYJG18o3X2LKBMtEy90Jxs0VYifIoRt5FCwIIG2sCM9OAPxfZ-rKXxbVXpAAYOqwkEOdZNuQ-mwLAHSfOoQIay-dwO_7bJgxdb39oEr-LJLT7A/s640/blogger-image-25269482.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Owen couldn't get enough of of the hokki clams.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-MGCHFQw0s6SD45NQXFJAEnxNzHKaKb0T9kquoQf86LL0C4Xm_ABr-MxrCWypPxZHJ19wFdOEai0ej3r8vkdPcw2BZOVDS69tcjTmSQ_VePuCQVxv-JjxRfMgsZzDuuq5WCUWg/s640/blogger-image-2076685543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-MGCHFQw0s6SD45NQXFJAEnxNzHKaKb0T9kquoQf86LL0C4Xm_ABr-MxrCWypPxZHJ19wFdOEai0ej3r8vkdPcw2BZOVDS69tcjTmSQ_VePuCQVxv-JjxRfMgsZzDuuq5WCUWg/s640/blogger-image-2076685543.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I prefered the kamaboko fish cake in my soup.</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpvykHv5VEN4fo6CKOIIR4Aulg4PeRr9rA12EPGogFnxhgLg7sf_HfnuZmTSngLitf7dNoO1D8V1q2LWrB9YKEyAw2mAVPTCaMWAurWfUz3YTaPVgvAh_E3NHG6RcKop103rfPA/s640/blogger-image-1050587372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpvykHv5VEN4fo6CKOIIR4Aulg4PeRr9rA12EPGogFnxhgLg7sf_HfnuZmTSngLitf7dNoO1D8V1q2LWrB9YKEyAw2mAVPTCaMWAurWfUz3YTaPVgvAh_E3NHG6RcKop103rfPA/s640/blogger-image-1050587372.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After breakfast, we headed down to Ala Moana Center to watch the Taiko performancy by Kenny Endo and the Taiko Center of the Pacific. It was awesome! I can't wait to start taking Taiko lessons with Owen, mommy and daddy in a few weeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHujzXrAL_ZYN3GwZaYVIGvVwCYrsKE94VsojfpKE9tKoEvNove5fKPnTL8C5RdcxAAMVO6cFby0ArtWmcCcjNXaM6bZHkEmyKfvIGTERVJucJqgmjsJGsA0ZI3TMwmvc9dvVaA/s640/blogger-image-1620082895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHujzXrAL_ZYN3GwZaYVIGvVwCYrsKE94VsojfpKE9tKoEvNove5fKPnTL8C5RdcxAAMVO6cFby0ArtWmcCcjNXaM6bZHkEmyKfvIGTERVJucJqgmjsJGsA0ZI3TMwmvc9dvVaA/s640/blogger-image-1620082895.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we went to dim sum at Royal Garden. 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I went to work on bringing down the many Amazon boxes we received.</div>
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One of our favorite toy this year is the <a href="http://www.rainbowloom.com/" target="_blank">Rainbow Loom</a>. We got to work on making bracelets for ourself and our friends.</div>
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Mommy and daddy received the <a href="https://backtotheroots.com/shop/aquafarm" target="_blank">AquaFarm</a> from Uncle Nick and Aunty Michaela for Christmas. It took daddy some time to set it up. We decided to use the wheatgrass seeds that came with the kit to test out the aquaponics system before growing other types of plants. After daddy had it all set up, the following day we went out to get our new pet, Aqua, the betta fish.<br />
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Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-72687912209683050362013-06-06T14:54:00.000-10:002013-07-03T14:55:22.374-10:00Trip to Cali - Part 2And our trip to California continues to Legoland!<br />
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Our first ride of the day at Bionicle Blasters<br />
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Aki's favorite ride. She went on it 4 times in a row!<br />
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Owen and Aki on the Cargo Ace.<br />
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It was cold at the <a href="http://california.legoland.com/en/explore/Water-Park/" target="_blank">Legoland Water Park</a><br />
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Owen ready to battle<br />
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Our first day ended too soon. The best part was staying at the <a href="http://california.legoland.com/legoland-hotel/" target="_blank">Legoland Hotel</a> that night!<br />
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On the Sky Cruiser!<br />
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Daddy and Aki on the Safari Tram.<br />
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Coast Cruise through Miniland<br />
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Aki on the Royal Joust - another favorite ride.<br />
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While daddy was waiting for the kids on the Royal Joust, he saw his name in Star Wars characters.<br />
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Getting ready for the 3D Chima show<br />
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Owen on the Angels Cart<br />
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New Angels t-shirts<br />
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We made it to Cars Land!<br />
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Our first ride of the day!<br />
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The family on Luigi's Flying Tire<br />
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Owen loves the rope walk<br />
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Owen rock climbing<br />
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Aki rock climbing<br />
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Aki loved the carousel.<br />
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<br />Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-15010354837513836752013-05-30T14:13:00.000-10:002013-07-03T14:20:05.113-10:00Congratulations, Aki!After 4 years at Kawaiaha‘o Church School, Aki graduated from preschool.<br />
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The preschool graduate<br />
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Anake Nani who Aki also had as her toddler class teacher.<br />
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Anake Amy<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8983452639/" title="Papa `A`ali`i graduation by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Papa `A`ali`i graduation" height="678" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/8983452639_818a7056ab_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
Anake Kaula<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8984668376/" title="Papa `A`ali`i graduation by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Papa `A`ali`i graduation" height="678" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/8984668376_c1d4154203_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
Anake Kuhia<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8983452115/" title="Papa `A`ali`i graduation by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Papa `A`ali`i graduation" height="678" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/8983452115_3779d8048e_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
Anake Anuenue<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8984649548/" title="Papa `A`ali`i graduation by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Papa `A`ali`i graduation" height="678" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/8984649548_2d7a3655a2_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
Anake KalaikuPhoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-77638111814485653432013-03-15T10:21:00.002-10:002013-03-15T10:21:54.503-10:00Hau`oli la Hanau, Aki!How time flies! We can't believe how fast you've grown up.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/2341267660/" title="Sleepy... by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Sleepy..." height="426" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3254/2341267660_a40dab7a1d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
1 day old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/3356683593/" title="Aki popping bubbles by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki popping bubbles" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3591/3356683593_917dbb62ae_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
1 year old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/4447560698/" title="I'm 2! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="I'm 2!" height="359" src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4072/4447560698_93f0cfa84b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
2 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5531598366/" title="Happy Birthday, Aki! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Happy Birthday, Aki!" height="426" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5019/5531598366_fc0932e993_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
3 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6985780341/" title="Aki the cookie monster by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki the cookie monster" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6985780341_51264cde0b_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
4 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8560751390/" title="Sun ceremony by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Sun ceremony" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8560751390_9c6d1e286b_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
5 years old<br />
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Here's to many more laughter and joy with you, Aki! More arts and crafts, Lego, and cooking/baking fun. Love, Mama and DaddyPhoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-11612739651314361322013-01-06T00:00:00.000-10:002013-01-05T21:46:41.420-10:00Happy 7th Birthday, Owen!It's hard to believe it's been 7 years!<br />
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Here's how Owen has grown through the years.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/1728510244/" title="DSC_0036.JPG by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0036.JPG" height="426" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2223/1728510244_9165cf0e55_z.jpg?zz=1" width="640" /></a><br />
1 day old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/643692006/" title="Yay, I'm one! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Yay, I'm one!" height="426" src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1106/643692006_914f007914_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
1 year old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/2174123774/" title="Cake was good by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Cake was good" height="426" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2141/2174123774_2416393f52_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
2 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/3175055471/" title="After all the practice, it's finally my birthday! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="After all the practice, it's finally my birthday!" height="426" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3268/3175055471_85807ed63a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
3 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/4260345621/" title="Happy Birthday, Owen! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Happy Birthday, Owen!" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2720/4260345621_9cf52168a4_z.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />
4 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5331944899/" title="Happy Birthday, Owen! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Happy Birthday, Owen!" height="426" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5287/5331944899_affe165928_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
5 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6657948399/" title="Blowing out his candle by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Blowing out his candle" height="424" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6657948399_2b6553046f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
6 years old<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8351879993/" title="Owen with his cake claws by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen with his cake claws" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8351879993_35316fca50_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
7 years old<br />
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Here's to many more memories with you, Owen! We foresee more Lego, turtles, and dragons in your future.Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-73519413529435917422012-12-23T10:53:00.000-10:002012-12-24T10:53:29.685-10:00Gingerbread 2012As our annual holiday tradition, we host a Gingerbread party where our friends and family gather to build their gingerbread creations.<br />
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Here's what Owen and I did the day before to prepare.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8304141293/" title="Owen mixing batter by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen mixing batter" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8072/8304141293_a935118fd4_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
Owen helped to make the batter<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8304140465/" title="Aki rolling out gingerbread by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki rolling out gingerbread" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8363/8304140465_ec6e2e0e76_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
I helped to roll out the gingerbread<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8305191506/" title="Owen's dragon by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen's dragon" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8305191506_09cedba88b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Owen designed a dragon to cut out<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8305193658/" title="Owen's baked dragon by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen's baked dragon" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8221/8305193658_8ab5d366c5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Owen's dragon after baking<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8305192350/" title="Aki's baked dragon by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki's baked dragon" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8305192350_66b5a0aee8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Here's my dragon after baking<br />
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Mama also made 2 sets of gingerbread houses and stars to stack for Christmas trees as well as tons of gingerbread men and women.<br />
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We woke up early the next day to help mama make the icing and set up the tables for decorating the gingerbreads.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299124016/" title="All ready to decorate! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="All ready to decorate!" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8299124016_691e2588a7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
All ready to decorate!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299124306/" title="Aki concentrating by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki concentrating" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8299124306_7c2c6ca2c1_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Here I am heavily concentrating on icing my dragon<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298073275/" title="Aki and her colorful dragon by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki and her colorful dragon" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8298073275_44507ddee5_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Half way done!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299125432/" title="Owen and green dragon by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen and green dragon" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8299125432_3802d061cf_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Here's Owen with his green dragon<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298074533/" title="It's falling apart! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="It's falling apart!" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8298074533_9e5c948d34_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Mama's worried about the house falling down<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298074881/" title="Aunty and 2 grandmas joining the fun by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aunty and 2 grandmas joining the fun" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8298074881_15a7d0a836_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Aunty Marlene, Grandma, and Ah Mah decorating gingerbread men and women<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298075155/" title="Aki and her Christmas tree by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki and her Christmas tree" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8353/8298075155_a4c9de3968_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
I'm making a Christmas tree to leave out for Santa Claus<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299127778/" title="Ah Mah and Aki with finished Gingerbread house by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Ah Mah and Aki with finished Gingerbread house" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8299127778_0c55837876_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Ah Mah and me with our finished gingerbread house<br />
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What a fun tradition! Thanks to all our friends and family who came to join us. Merry Christmas!Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-9722089591299796742012-12-19T10:29:00.000-10:002012-12-24T10:30:01.669-10:00Weekend without kidsMama and Daddy went away to San Francisco for a few days while Owen and I stayed home in Hawaii with Ah Mah and Ah Gong. Apparently, our parents ate their way through the city. Here are some pictures of their trip.<br />
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First stop was the Ferry Building for the Saturday Farmers Market.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299113610/" title="Ferry Building by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Ferry Building" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8299113610_88d2c2de76_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Ferry Building<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299115358/" title="Inside Ferry Building by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Inside Ferry Building" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8299115358_b7bb8314d7_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Inside Ferry Building<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298061489/" title="Porchetta by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Porchetta" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8083/8298061489_7154d012c5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Mama couldn't resist the Porchetta sandwich<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299114526/" title="Porchetta sanwich by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Porchetta sanwich" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8079/8299114526_ba80d732cf_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Yum!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298063363/" title="Varieties of mushrooms by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Varieties of mushrooms" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8298063363_452999602d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Who knew there were so many varieties of edible mushrooms?!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298062595/" title="Flowers by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Flowers" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8298062595_7cb46f9e0c_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Beautiful flowers<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298061789/" title="Brussel Sprouts by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Brussel Sprouts" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8298061789_9338147f28_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Fresh Brussel Sprouts<br />
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It wouldn't have been a complete trip to SF without a visit to Chinatown.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298064531/" title="Chinatown gate by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Chinatown gate" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8298064531_7837611209_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Chinatown gate<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299117784/" title="Lanterns by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Lanterns" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8211/8299117784_53a7f68c26_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Festive Lanterns<br />
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They also visited the SF Museum of Modern Art.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298066271/" title="Yerba Buena Gardens by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Yerba Buena Gardens" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8353/8298066271_6f24a82826_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Yerba Buena Gardens<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299118302/" title="Mondrian cake at SF MOMA Blue Bottle Coffee by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Mondrian cake at SF MOMA Blue Bottle Coffee" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8299118302_9b98304a7b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Mondrian cake at SF MOMA Blue Bottle Coffee<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299118826/" title="Cappuccino at SF MOMA Blue Bottle Coffee by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Cappuccino at SF MOMA Blue Bottle Coffee" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8299118826_edf8c1622b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Mama's Cappuccino<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298066823/" title=""Jasper Johns" Grill Cheese at SF MOMA Blue Bottle Coffee by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt=""Jasper Johns" Grill Cheese at SF MOMA Blue Bottle Coffee" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8298066823_18b82db0d6_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
Grilled cheese sandwich - a homage to Jasper Johns<br />
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No worries. They did see some real art.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8282230092/" title="Calder's Crinkly by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Calder's Crinkly" height="612" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8212/8282230092_3c7d1a4744_z.jpg" width="612" /></a><br />
Alexander Calder's Crinkly<br />
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They also had very nice meals at <a href="http://www.greatindia-restaurant.com/" target="_blank">Great India</a>, <a href="http://www.yanksing.com/home.php" target="_blank">Yank Sing</a>, <a href="http://www.cotognasf.com/" target="_blank">Cotogna</a>, and <a href="http://www.thehse.com/" target="_blank">the House</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8283390200/" title="Hazelnut and egg nog gelato by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Hazelnut and egg nog gelato" height="612" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8084/8283390200_48f4ed37a7_z.jpg" width="612" /></a><br />
And Uncle Eric took them to <a href="http://gelaterianaia.com/" target="_blank">Gelateria Naia</a> for this hazelnut and egg nog gelato.<br />
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Last day was a beautiful, sunny and clear day.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8299121006/" title="View of Coit Tower by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="View of Coit Tower" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8299121006_b099f586c6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
View of Coit Tower<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8298068867/" title="TCHO factory by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="TCHO factory" height="424" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8298068867_aa73220453_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
A serendipitous visit to the TCHO chocolate factory<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8284165373/" title="TCHOshot - pure drinking chocolate. #intense by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="TCHOshot - pure drinking chocolate. #intense" height="612" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8349/8284165373_2b9958b5ae_z.jpg" width="612" /></a><br />
TCHOshot - pure drinking chocolate<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8284333627/" title="In-N-Out! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="In-N-Out!" height="612" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8284333627_b0088c1034_z.jpg" width="612" /></a><br />
In-N-Out was a required visit.<br />
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Owen and I did well while our parents were away. We video-chatted everyday... but I'm glad my mommy and daddy are back.<br />
<br />Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-75510067431075288712012-12-10T10:06:00.000-10:002012-12-24T10:07:47.061-10:00Aulani WeekendTo celebrate Ah Mah and Ah Gong's anniversary, we took a weekend getaway to <a href="http://resorts.disney.go.com/aulani-hawaii-resort/" target="_blank">Aulani Resort</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8257182826/" title="Makahiki Restaurant for Character Breakfast by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Makahiki Restaurant for Character Breakfast" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8257182826_673446fbed_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Makahiki Restaurant for Character Breakfast<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8305091524/" title="Family picture with Mickey by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Family picture with Mickey" height="361" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8305091524_dbdf6c4b19_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Family picture with Mickey<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8305091916/" title="Happy Anniversary, Ah Mah and Ah Gong by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Happy Anniversary, Ah Mah and Ah Gong" height="361" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8305091916_3ea62c3fb9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Happy Anniversary, Ah Mah and Ah Gong<br />
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After the huge buffet breakfast, we spent the rest of the day lounging around in the Waikolohe Stream, going down the inner tube slide, and swimming in the big pool.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8256113327/" title="Mama and Aki relaxing at Waikolohe Stream by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Mama and Aki relaxing at Waikolohe Stream" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8256113327_8d1702e72d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Mama and Aki relaxing at Waikolohe Stream<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8256114557/" title="Ah Gong all smiles after coming down the slide by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Ah Gong all smiles after coming down the slide" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8079/8256114557_2284d50bcf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Ah Gong all smiles after coming down the slide<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8256115031/" title="Owen running under the Menehune Bridge by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen running under the Menehune Bridge" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8492/8256115031_5443dca87c_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
Owen running under the Menehune Bridge<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8305108160/" title="Owen watching the fishies by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen watching the fishies" height="361" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8305108160_0d5ff13fc0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Owen watching the fishies<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/8305092086/" title="Fish in the reef by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Fish in the reef" height="361" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8353/8305092086_c795236343_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Fish in the reef<br />
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After all day in the sun and water, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset dinner.<br />
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We had a blast. I've already asked Daddy if we can go back again for my birthday. Owen and I can't wait!Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-7389415659529076432012-11-23T12:29:00.001-10:002012-11-23T12:29:25.203-10:00Turkey Day 2012Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!<br />
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Owen and I woke up early since we were so excited to have our friends and family over for turkey day!<br />
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I was extra-excited to pet-sit Hina, my class rabbit. Isn't she cute?<br />
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Hina and me for her morning stretch<br />
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Daddy worked hard to brine and cook the turkey. He also made cornbread, sage with sausage stuffing that was super yummy. Mama was in charge of spinach cranberry salad.<br />
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Everyone else brought the other dishes. We had a big spread with 3 bean salad, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, sushi, ham, 2 turkeys, gravy, cranberry relish, and frozen cranberry salad (ambrosia)<br />
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Another view of the food!<br />
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Here's our grandparents, aunties, and uncles enjoying their dinner.<br />
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As usual, we played bingo after dinner.<br />
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Owen helped Daddy call out numbers for the bingo game. Evan helped too.<br />
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And everyone helped decorate our Thanksgiving tree.<br />
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What a fun and thankful Thanksgiving!<br />
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<br />Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-776782955496962812012-09-09T21:12:00.000-10:002012-09-09T21:13:50.529-10:00Dress-up Days <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Friday was "Dress up as a Book Character" Day at school in honor of National Literacy Week. I decided to recycle my Halloween costume from last year and dress up at Lulu, the Ladybug Girl. Thank goodness everything still fits!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPaaVHzVMBn827Ff_fQdRIlf8RL6ibQv8WWsWZtCX6rR9EHEUTkHyNGkKnirF-JuEbo-7lyAOSu4wg1XQ9CoFUT44CedIc38o0bhy2R3V2wfVt5QFUKCppw7ZkYRMcVLTBHnGSQ/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Also on Friday, Owen attended his first official Cub Scout Meeting. Here he in in full regalia. The uniform was the smallest they had, but still pretty big on him. Mama says that's good since it has to last him for at least 3 years.<br><br>Doesn't Owen look pretty good?</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxMaYB5zzPAQBVh1T4ZBXvJtlSWZtlefK8yeC-c2cuSydeJpbDC9qFulhtNSPrA6tT8a9pIuV1MYexLSA3tV5xl67EtN0Np7wfWeqkhpj3uf6LykV814uKlo6haGJV-8PNqM5-g/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Then there was a Bobcat Ceremony. I don't know what happened since Daddy went with Owen while I went to hangout at my friends Luke and Chloe's house. Where was Mama? She has class every Friday nights now - so sad, yeah? I hope I get to go to Luke and Chloe's house everytime Owen has Cub Scout meeting. I have so much fun playing with them.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsc6TeooXXRWyV1ZQzY0aKo7-iqlAiQ05WeUuYUQxoon3jD6npALKxn3sYwwDnPNpzNJq7YURYRo0KLDo2eqfE4pgtJLeX9evoEUf0Id9Azs4c2Cqux0dYG9R9N06dU08cPQgHWg/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoBPl6VB2j8LlOx6S_pRtXtv-RApy0AzOVVm6Hz384sQDaBqJgfYgBLqsHel8cMjaaijogeLq8_iZm7S4Rzz1i-fVdMv5fN1iscqje4sRnvnIQy1fM6oNpEEclKQhNIWPf9ZEdWA/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Stay tuned for more fun adventures...</p>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-38009144111986612812012-08-27T21:38:00.000-10:002012-09-10T08:48:59.390-10:00Weekend in Maui<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;">
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We spent Saturday morning visiting Komoda for their stick donut (yum!). Afterwards, we went to visit the Surfing Goats Dairy where Owen got his goat cheese fix and mama stocked up on goat milk soaps. <br /><br />Since daddy had to work that afternoon, he dropped us back off at the condo so we could spend the afternoon swimming in the pool. It was so quiet, we pretty much had the place to ourselves.</div>
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Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-45238136911244074882012-08-16T19:22:00.000-10:002012-08-16T19:22:06.325-10:00Pacific Northwest in August - Part IWe had a great time on our trip to the Pacific Northwest last week.<br />
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Owen and I were so excited to get on the airplane. We packed our own bags!<br />
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When we landed in Portland, it was very late. The next morning, we met Aunty Katrina and Aunty Gloria, Ezra, and Milo at <a href="http://www.omsi.edu/">OMSI</a>. What a fun museum! Owen and I loved the Science Playground and Inventor's Ball Room in the Turbine Hall. There was even a paper airplane making station that kept Owen busy for a long time.<br />
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Here's mama with the Van de Graaf Generator.<br />
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The following day, we had a HUGE breakfast/brunch at <a href="http://wordofsalem.com/">Word of Mouth Bistro</a>. They had the best Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and Creme Brulee French Toast. Needless to say, we needed to burn off some calories. We went to visit some of the farms near Salem.<br />
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<a href="http://www.baumanfarms.com/">Bauman Farms</a> had an awesome playground. These swings are "horses" made from tires.<br />
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Owen and I loved the seesaws.<br />
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Owen feeding the goats.<br />
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We visited the <a href="http://www.ezorchards.com/">E.Z. Orchards Farm Market</a> that had a great short cake stand.<br />
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Ezra, me, and Owen on the tractor.<br />
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For dinner, we got to sit out on the deck enjoying the beautiful outdoors with the goodies we got from the farm. I especially loved the sweet corn!<br />
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After dinner, I showed Milo how to play hopscotch.<br />
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The following day, we spent the day at the Riverfront Park in Salem.<br />
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I loved the carousel! I went on it so many times, and I couldn't get enough.<br />
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Then we went to the <a href="http://www.acgilbert.org/">AC Gilbert Discovery Village</a> - it was a super awesome children's museum.<br />
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They had lots of things for us to do. Mama read to me from these BIG books.<br />
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And I got to go shopping at their grocery store.<br />
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And we got to play with bubbles.<br />
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We had so much fun in Salem. Thanks so much, Auntie Katrina and Auntie Gloria for taking such good care of us! We hope to go back and visit again!Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-19374137807026247132012-08-16T08:51:00.002-10:002012-08-16T08:51:52.904-10:00Summer Camping AdventuresWe love camping!<br />
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Learning to throw frisbees...<br />
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Building strong muscles from carrying water buckets...<br />
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Making sand castles...<br />
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At the end of July, we went with Owen to the Cub Scouts Family Camping trip.<br />
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It's so much easier to throw an Aerobie than a Frisbee!<br />
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Owen learned all about Cub Scouting<br />
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Making campfire<br />
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Our campfire<br />
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Morning beach hike<br />
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Making omelet in a bag which was so yummy!<br />
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Playing dodgeball - parents vs. kids!<br />
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Flag ceremony after breakfast<br />
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The Iolani Cub Scout troop<br />
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And more fun on the beach<br />
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We're looking forward to more camping adventures.<br />
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<br />Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-66351660590985108022012-05-24T10:14:00.000-10:002012-05-24T10:20:11.884-10:00Congratulations, OwenIn less than one week, you'll have finished your first formal year of schooling.<br />
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Owen got lei'd.<br />
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You have grown so much in this past year. We relish the joy in your face as you learn something new. You can't talk enough about your love for dragons. We can't wait to read your Dragonology book and learn even more from you about these mystical creatures. We wonder how you will react when you open up your memory book in 2024 as a senior in high school.<br />
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Owen putting his memory book into the rocket (time capsule).<br />
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We hope you will continue your love of reading and writing in your journey through life. Mommy, Daddy, and Aki are so very proud of you!Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0