Haircut and Splashpad

Mr. Finn's first haricut (and maybe last).

At the Splashpad on Schofield Barracks. 



PIRATES

Chartin’ the Seven Seas at a recent pirate encounter for some fellow mates’ birthdays (they be twins). First mate Finn gearin’ up for some pilagin’ on the beach. 

However, though he be fiercely attir'd, First mate Finn be yellow-bellied at the helm.  His one-eyed, black-toothed sister, on the other hook, be afightin' and aplunderin’ with bravery.
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Despite his chicken livery at the Battle of Temple Beach, First Mate Finn used his dashing good looks and deviously moustached smile to weasel himself to the promotion of Cap’n. 

From afar, however, Cap’n Finn’s wise kin be watchin’ him with suspicion and be not 'afooled.

With one swift move, Cap’n Finn be made to walk the plank and Kenz took the ship's helm as it's rightful Cap'n.  “ARRRRRRRR,” she growled, “this be what I deserve!  Yo ho, Yo ho, where be my treasure?”

And so it be, Finn, having survived the plank, be left to loot for himself, with only his fading moustache and eye patch to hide his shame.

 

That be the end.

Capitol District Downtown Honolulu

 

KK taking a regal stroll at Iolani Palace

The Iolani Palace gate seal.

Across the street from Aliiolani Hale.  I love how Finn is pointing in the same direction as King Kamehameha in the background.

At a park just south of the State Capitol.  These are known as ‘The Tubers’.

An exact replica of the Liberty Bell on the State Capitol grounds.

Statue of Queen Liliuokalani-State Capitol.  She was the last monarch and only queen regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

2012 Easter

EASTER 2012

After church, we made a stop to the Wahiawa Botanical Gardens for some quick Easter pics. KK was sure to slather (and re-slather) on a generous amount of her new glitter princess lip gloss for EACH picture.

(The boy looks a little out of it in most of the pics as we had to so rudely interrupt his slumbers during each shoot)

Trolley ride on Easter Eve after some tasty shave ice. I wish we were riding it to somewhere nostalgic, but our destination was Home Depot.

Wahiawa Easter Festival.

Train ride.

Spinny ride with Dad.

Spinny ride with Mom.

Spinny ride with Finn...that would have been a cool picture.

Getting an Easter Bunny painted on her arm. No, she is not it pain.

The E.B. showing some love.

Hunting. Yes, they are hunting on astroturf...in Hawaii.

Random

Picturesque low tide.
Kk and Finn captivated by Finn's birthday chicken nuggets cooking in the oven.
First time behind the wheel...his only citation was driving under the influence of Kenzie.

Family pics

I know it makes no sense to get family pictures done at the beginning of the year when Christmas cards don't go out until the end, but....................we did anyways. The photographer is still in the process of doing the editing, but here is a sample of a few.

Finn: Year One

My Finn is one! I love this boy with all of my heart! His wispy hair and dimple chin get me every time I look at his sweet little face. We feel so blessed to have a mild-tempered child in our home to help even things out (you know what I mean). Some things about our Finn:

He loves to eat rocks and crayons

He likes to stick his finger in his Daddy's ear

He loves, loves, loves his sister, despite her brutality

He likes books, especially the kind that taste good

He likes you to belive he doesn't like the water, but in reality he just like to make a slow, calculated entrance (just like his mom)

He prefers pb&j's to cupcakes

His hair truly is like a dandelion, so wispy and free-flowing

Ice water makes him giggle

Happy Year One Mr. Finn!

Odes to Halloween.

So my blog is turning into a video showcase of Kenzie singing.

And now...................for your Halloween enjoyment................I give you Kenzie, the singing witch:

Sibling torture

There is something so natural about wanting to torture your sibling.

Saturdays in the South Pacific

Our recent Saturdays:

Hukilau Beach
Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay

Walking down to Hanauma Bay

Alligator Pond

Random pics

I know it's a little late, but I love this Easter picture we took at the mall. We purposefully did not have his picture taken with the creepy Easter Bunny character-man.

Workin the tux for Uncle Brett's wedding.Looking for flies.

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Vids of the kids

K practicing her first primary talk on the Plan of Salvation, or as she initially called it (with her hands raised emphatically in the air), "The Plan of Celebration!"

F's first conscious smiles (with me doing a terrible job of stabilizing his head).