June Happenings

Lots happened this month.

Owen learned how to drive.

We celebrated Kung Kung's birthday.

Owen's first day at new his school.

Owen and I pretended to be turtles.

Uncle Jon and Aunty Lisa came to visit with Lani and Nathan. We celebrated Fathers' day alond with Uncle Greg's family. 9 years after medical school... and this is the result.

Girls just want to have fun.

I also started swim lessons at Leahi Swim School. We've been going swimming every weekend to help me practice my skills. And I went on my first field trip - a train ride. Owen was jealous he didn't get to come with us. Mama promised she'll take us one day so Owen can have a chance to ride on the train himself.

Maui Adventure

In honor of Memorial Day, the whole family took a short plane ride to Maui, the Valley Isle.

We went to the Iao Needle.

Owen and I walked up and down by ourselves!

It wouldn't be Maui without Guri Guri.

We also visited Kung Kung's old house.

And visited the Surfing Goats Dairy Farm where we got to feed the goats...

...then snacked on fresh goat cheese with potato chips and fresh goat milk. Yum!

Afterwards, we had lunch at 7000 ft at the Haleakala Visitor Center.

Relaxing after lunch.

At the top of Maui.

It was chilly!

Beautiful sunset at Kihei.

Fun at the Maui Ocean Center.

Owen and I can't wait to go back to Maui again!

Preschool Graduate

Owen graduated from preschool!

Papa Lehua

Sneezing Graduate

Smiling Graduate

A rare family picture.

Owen's wearing a sling in these pictures because he broke his collarbone the week before... from jumping off the couch. Ouch! So far it's healing pretty well.

April Adventures

Owen and I have had a very busy April with many birthday parties, fairs, and fun.

I got my face painted at the Kaiser Spring Fest.

Owen got a turtle on his hand.

Alana, Maile, and Uncle Greg came with us to the 'Iolani Family Festival.

When we went to Julian's birthday party where Owen hit a pinata.

And I got 2nd place in the "hot potato" game.

Happy Birthday, Julian!

Later, it was a backyard birthday party for Luke. His daddy built this play structure by himself! I had so much fun on the swing.

Owen and I wore ourselves out jumping on their new trampoline.

It was also the Honolulu Academy of Art's 84th birthday celebration. I made a party hat with mommy's help.

We had ice cream...

... and cake.

We spent Easter weekend hunting for eggs.

Some were challenging.

And we dressed up as bunnies.

It wouldn't be Easter without a giraffe ride...

... and funny faces with fabulous friends.

Happy Spring everyone!

Ah Mah and Ah Gong are here!

We're so excited Ah Mah and Ah Gong are here for a visit! Here we are with Captain Morgan in front of Makittii in Waikiki.

Owen thinks he's a Jungle Fury Power Ranger. And I'm going along with it.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Owen and I are going to have so much fun this week with Ah Gong and Ah Mah here.

Happy Birthday, Aki!

To my favorite little sister, I love you! I look forward to playing "Land and Sea Tea Party" with our night time friends [stuffed animals] with you. We also have fun making music and dancing. Although I sometimes get annoyed that you always want to copy me, I miss you when you're not around. Happy birthday to my roommate and best friend.

Love,

Owen

Happy Washington's Birthday!

That's what Daddy has today so we're off from school! That means we have time to catch you up on the last two months. Actually we haven't done too much blogging because daddy broke a couple of fingers playing "ultimate" but he's doing a lot better now...

First, Chinese New Year's!


Aki celebrated by making a bunny hat at school

We also celebrated at the Children's Discovery Museum.


Aki and me with our Chinese lantern crafts

Of course at the museum you also have to play dress-up

Dockworkers on Chinese New Year's


Aki and Daddy celebrating Octopus New Year's

Finally, this weekend we also went to the free Family Sunday at the Academy of Arts for their Chinese New Year's celebration. We saw Ni Hao Kai Lan, drew on canvases that made drum sounds, and tied some fancy knots. Then we sat on the lawn and watched the lion and dragon dance shows...


Awesome dragon dancers


We were super excited!

Other things we did in the last 6 weeks:


Punahou Carnival


Hanging out at the Ukulele Picnic


Jake Shimabukuro concert at the mall

Going on group kindergarten interviews at 'Iolani and some other school

Ok, that's enough of an update since it's time for us to go out again! Happy President's Day!