50 Golden Years

Auntie Ruth and Uncle Herbert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday. The party was held at the Hale Koa Hotel with a guest list spanning decades. One of the highlights was being able to meet up with relatives and their families. This is especially so for Auntie Ruth & Uncle Herbert's sons, 3 of whom live outside of Hawaii. See the snapshots below for pics of cousins' kids.

This photo is a shot of Auntie and Uncle with the brothers and sisters (including brother and sisters-in-law) who attended.

Mom & Miku

Kristin

Kristin is Wendell & Suzanne's daughter. Another child model.

Cousin Myron w/ Miku

Myron w/ Ryuka & Miku

Wendell and Matthew (Takeshi)

The families of Auntie Ruth and Uncle Herbert all wore matching aloha outfits. Wendell and his family wore red.

Ola and his dad Marlon

Yuki

I had Yuki stop by my table for a quick photo op. Her twin brother is Ola.

My Trip to Greeley

I took a short trip last weekend to Greeley, Colorado where I got to meet up with the Moyas. Gabe and I attended the same church in Hawaii and then both graduated from the same university. Gabe and his family live out in Greeley, where Gabe is a Chi Alpha pastor at the University of Northern Colorado. Trish (Gabe's wife) is the Coordinator of the intensive ESL program at UNC. I got to spend time with Trish and learn more about what she does. It was a fantastic trip. While in Greeley, I got acquainted with the kids, Seth and Elise. I loved my time in Greeley, and it was way too short. Thanks Moyas.

Estes Park

We took a short trip up to Estes Park (Gabe, Seth & Elise) where I got to see some beautiful scenery. Beautiful drive and some fun shopping.

The Overlook Hotel

Gabe and the kids took me to Estes Park where we got to see the Overlook Hotel, setting for "The Shining," one of the scariest movies I've ever seen.

The Pet Store

One of the highlights of my trip to Greeley was visiting a local pet store. This pet store kept the puppies in pens in the middle of the store, and customers were welcome to pick up a puppy and hold them. There were puppies of all kinds: husky, st. bernard, chihuahua, westhighland terrier, shiba-inu, bichon frise, pit bull, etc. What a way to get a puppy fix.

Trish & Husky

Trish found a husky puppy in one of the pens. Trish, coincidentally, is a graduate of the UW - home of the Huskies.

Poodle Mix for Elise

Seth's New Friend

Ice Cream for the Family

After lunch we headed out for a neighborhood walk. We made a bee line for Walrus Ice Cream Parlor. Elise chose Big Blue Moon.

Seth Went for Cappuccino Butterfinger

Peach Ice Cream for Trisha

Sanborn Park

After ice cream we headed for a walk around the neighborhood park.

Dad & Dean

I love this picture. It makes me laugh everytime I see it.

My summer is coming to an end

Wow...I have totally neglected this blog. My apologies to the three readers who check back. Now that the summer is over, I'm back in the office getting ready for classes. The highlight of my summer: waking up at 2:00 pm and not caring. I leave for Denver this weekend for 2 days, and then back to Hawaii for another 2 day trip. In Denver I'll be visiting an academic program at the University of Northern Colorado (go bears!). My short 2 day trip to Hawaii is in honor of my aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary. I've decided that I'd much rather celebrate these happy moments with loved ones than attend their funerals. I'll be back to regulary blogging.