4th grade trip to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park – quick flight but long day!
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Big Island Field Trip
Iki crater hike 
Kilauea Iki Crater 
Lava tube 
Giant banyan tree 
Rainbow Falls 
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Spring Break
We went out separate ways over spring break!
Eden was on a band trip to California – they hit Disneyland, where they performed on stage, then Universal and Knottโs Berry Farm.
Olivia went to spring break camp on the north shore with youth group. They successfully camped and came home the day the bad flooding hit up there.
Aaron and I went to Maui with the boys! The rain and flooding put a big damper on the trip, with many of the sites closed due to damage (no Road to Hana, no Haleakalฤ), but we still enjoyed the mini getaway.
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Graham turns 10!
Had a sleepover and then laser tag bday party for the 10 year old!
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Cousinssss
Enjoyed Elle and Tess and Micah visiting – lots of hiking and hunting for good coffee. The rain was hanging around but we still managed some fun beach time together.
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February flew by
Edenโs strawberry shortcake valentines treat 
Valentineโs Day surfing 
Coco is now laying eggs of various sizes 
Eden ready for her dance! 
Bike Ed class at school – biking around the neighborhood 
Elle & Tess kept the kids for a night so we got away to Waikiki! 
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Family is here!
Poppop and Bev escaped the snowstorm in PA and arrived in Hawaii! Enjoyed time with them and Phil & Laurel – some Shaka tours, walks, hikes, beaches, Iolani Palace and good food!
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PA visitors!
The first of several – Darla and Mark! Despite our busy schedule we enjoyed the beach and hikes and Mark & Aaron got out on a boat for some fishing
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Winter in Hawaii
Filling our free time with the beach, baseball, paddling, track and hikes
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Back in Hawaii
Despite a brief stomach bug we are settling back in to the Hawaii winter. Surfing, beach, paddling regattas, track and baseball filling our days.
Found a seahorse in the canal by the beach! 
Eden still dreaming of winter at the ice rink 
Twin islands on her hat and in the water 
First race! 
Walked to the beach with 4th grade to select and clean their ipus (dried gourd used as a percussion instrument) 
The kids each choose their own 
Theyโll use these for some performances throughout the year 
Seahorse! Oliviaโs team is all beginners but theyโre working hard! -
Winter Break
We had a few days after school ended before we headed to the east coast for Christmas. 1 week in PA and 1 in Virginia Beach, we got to spend time in the chilly winter to see lots of family and squeeze in some time with friends.
One front tooth down right before we left 
Red eye flightsโฆalways rough 
Balmer Cousin Christmas party 
Cousin Nailed It challenge 
Christmas cookie baking crew 
Mommomโs cinnamon buns with aunt Callie 
Lots of puzzles in Virginia Beach! 
Murder mystery dinner 
Front tooth #2 out before our return flight -
Winter is coming!
Winter means waves for surf and lots of days with clear skies and sunshine!! We are so grateful to spend our days here right now and love the start of the advent season.
Boys are wrapping up flag football, Eden continues to do track at school, and Olivia just started paddling season.
We got our Hawaiian Christmas tree! Brooks also lost another tooth on the way which he was excited about.
I went on a field trip with Graham to the fish pond – learned lots about the historical purpose and preservation of this tradition.
Grahamโs class chanting their Oli to be welcomed in at the historic Hawaiian site. HIC Haleiwa Surf Pro competition Brooks with a TD! Graham with a TD! -
Happy Thanksgiving!
Started off by helping with the Imu at school Wednesday night and Thursday morning (over 80 pans of meat cooked!). Aikahi 5k turkey trot in our neighborhood and then dinner at a friend/neighbors who hosted 80 people! Lots to be thankful for here in Hawaii ๐
Hawaii Vogelzangs 