tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123183062012-01-17T16:58:18.590-10:00A diary of life through Owen's and Phoebe's eyesOwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.comBlogger733125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-60915845967583586572012-01-17T16:58:00.002-10:002012-01-17T16:58:18.603-10:002012-01-17T16:58:18.603-10:00For our winter break, Uncle Nick and Aunty Michaela came to visit all the way from Aspen... where we were told is covered with snow.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6547153443/" title="Owen's first time on ice skates. by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen's first time on ice skates." height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6547153443_706f5665d1.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> We took them <a href="http://icepalacehawaii.com/">ice skating</a>... or rather... Uncle Nick and Aunty Michaela helped us learned the ropes since it was our first time on the ice.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6547148063/" title="Aunty Michaela helping Aki by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aunty Michaela helping Aki" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6547148063_4c2e299ea6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> I took a few spins around the little rink... but it was too COLD!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6717911907/" title="Kids' first time up Diamond Head by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Kids' first time up Diamond Head" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6717911907_bf69c6b8c0.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> We hiked up Diamond Head...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6717914893/" title="Top of Diamond Head with rainbow by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Top of Diamond Head with rainbow" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6717914893_f23994fd51.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> ... and saw a rainbow at the top!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6586444539/" title="Perfect sunset by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Perfect sunset" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6586444539_ff200b9b2c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> We went to Ko Olina and saw this perfect sunset.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6586461229/" title="Getting ready to go on the Pineapple Express by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Getting ready to go on the Pineapple Express" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6586461229_13a5c425b7.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> The next day, we took the <a href="http://www.dole-plantation.com/">Pineapple Express</a>...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6586473327/" title="Our favorite shave ice by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Our favorite shave ice" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6586473327_11f31fa3fe.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> .... had garlic shrimp at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/mackys-sweet-shrimp-truck-haleiwa">Macky's</a> followed by shave ice at <a href="http://www.aokishaveice.com/Aokis/index.html">Aoki's</a>.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6586493401/" title="Owen and Aunty Michaela crafting a lauhala fish by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen and Aunty Michaela crafting a lauhala fish" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6586493401_ee69a3bc9f.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> We spent the afternoon at the <a href="http://www.polynesia.com/">Polynesian Cultural Center</a>.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6586526623/" title="Aki and Owen with their Santa note and snack by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki and Owen with their Santa note and snack" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6586526623_b3366b291b.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> Came back home just in time to leave snacks for Santa and write him a note.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6586563839/" title="Christmas Chaos by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Christmas Chaos" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6586563839_d80038af01.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> We opened lots of presents.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6586598159/" title="Bye Uncle Nick and Aunty Michaela by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Bye Uncle Nick and Aunty Michaela" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6586598159_17b342c522.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> And have to say good bye to Uncle Nick and Aunty Michaela.<br /> <br /> We had so much fun with you both. See you again soon!<br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-6091584596758358657?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-24569746860583230482012-01-17T16:39:00.001-10:002012-01-17T16:39:45.685-10:002012-01-17T16:39:45.685-10:00<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"> </div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section" style="clear: both;"> <br /> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Although lots happened in December and over our winter break, the highlight was having 2 sets of visitors at our house.</div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> First, <a href="http://thidamatt.blogspot.com/">Uncle Matt, Aunty Thida</a>, Maia, and Lily came to stay with us. Aunty Thida brought us lots of goodies from Trader Joe's - a place that mama desperately misses from the mainland.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6717851523/" title="Aunty Thida helping Maia with Gingerbread man by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aunty Thida helping Maia with Gingerbread man" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6717851523_ae72142863.jpg" width="331" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> One of the things she brought was a Gingerbread Man kit for each of us.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6717847939/" title="Fun with Gingerbread men by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Fun with Gingerbread men" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6717847939_3c3f5fb090.jpg" width="500" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> We had so much fun decorating them.</div> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uBdp5kEnMfk/TxYtthqkT4I/AAAAAAAACOI/t6CDH7ZCstw/bloggerPlus.jpg" /><br /> Aunty Thida also got us "super" outfits.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6717855249/" title="Super kids by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Super kids" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6717855249_d90b4ef0c4.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> We look so cool in our matching green cape and masks.<br /> <br /> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s64lJdpjz9U/TxYtu4D-T0I/AAAAAAAACOQ/VlL8xx2f51E/bloggerPlus.jpg" /><br /> Maia enjoying her pineapple slush from <a href="http://www.hankshautedogs.com/">Hank's Haute Dogs</a>.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6717858947/" title="UCLA Peds Mini-Reunion by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="UCLA Peds Mini-Reunion" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6717858947_7750790c63.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> Uncle Jeff and Aunty Lynne couldn't stay away from the fun...<br /> <br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6717843687/" title="Yay for Hawaii! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Yay for Hawaii!" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6717843687_f7bcd9c860.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> We miss you already. See you this summer!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-2456974686058323048?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-68980085745628472972012-01-17T16:06:00.001-10:002012-01-17T16:18:19.431-10:002012-01-17T16:18:19.431-10:00Now that mama has a little time off work, it's time to back log our activities from the end of 2011. You may have also noticed the new layout. Mama thought our blog needed a new look for the new year.&nbsp;You can choose the "view" you like best... ranging from <i>classic</i> to <i>snapshot</i> to <i>sidebar</i>.&nbsp;Hope you like it!<br /> <br /> Thanksgiving means Daddy's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe/index.html">Good Eats Turkey</a>. This year, he made some minor changes to the recipe but it was still tasty! We forgot to take a picture of the turkey before it was carved. Too hungry, I think.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6423533379/" title="Thanksgiving table by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Thanksgiving table" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6423533379_f9b7b64648_z.jpg" width="424" /></a><br /> Our Thanksgiving table... lots of onolicious food.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6423553909/" title="The front by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="The front" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6423553909_bf9779c46c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> Owen showed off his Wampanoag costume for his "Pilgrims and Indians" banquet at school.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6423551597/" title="Owen's Wampanoag costume by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen's Wampanoag costume" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6423551597_d0fea98766.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> Here's the back.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6423549107/" title="Thanksgiving 2011 by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Thanksgiving 2011" height="331" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6423549107_a613784561.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /> Thanksgiving means family and filled-bellies.<br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-6898008574562847297?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-90533859109782908382012-01-06T00:01:00.002-10:002012-01-06T00:01:01.294-10:002012-01-06T00:01:01.294-10:00It's hard to imagine that only 6 short years ago, I was born. This is what I looked like for the first few months.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/118461385/" title="Twelve Weeks of Owen by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/46/118461385_edc7c07b3a_m.jpg" alt="Twelve Weeks of Owen" height="180" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Then I turned 1:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/643688264/" title="I love my lunch by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1389/643688264_4088d647f4_m.jpg" alt="I love my lunch" height="240" width="161" /></a><br /><br />And 2:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/2174116780/" title="It's my party, and I'll smile if I want to by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2047/2174116780_3e3a1694f4_m.jpg" alt="It's my party, and I'll smile if I want to" height="240" width="160" /></a><br /><br />3:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/3175885278/" title="Must wear crown again... by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/253/3175885278_8dbdd8bee5_m.jpg" alt="Must wear crown again..." height="240" width="160" /></a><br /><br />4:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/4253539644/" title="Owen and Aki in Papa Lehua by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2780/4253539644_7ed8c11efa_m.jpg" alt="Owen and Aki in Papa Lehua" height="240" width="160" /></a><br /><br />5:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5362557891/" title="Perplexus the robot by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5046/5362557891_2d92111736_m.jpg" alt="Perplexus the robot" height="240" width="160" /></a><br /><br />and now 6!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6645579319/" title="Owen with growth chart by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6645579319_ced94314c8.jpg" alt="Owen with growth chart" height="500" width="331" /></a><br />Well, 5 years and 364 days in this picture anyway.<br /><br />Happy birthday to me!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-9053385910978290838?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-65708287985833005412011-11-02T21:08:00.002-10:002011-11-02T21:12:23.862-10:002011-11-02T21:12:23.862-10:00We went out to dinner tonight and then came back to our house.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6308553478/" title="Mama, Owen and Aki by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6308553478_2190629d14.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Mama, Owen and Aki"></a><br />Grandma picked up mama's chocolate birthday cake and Aki led us in singing her happy birthday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6308554896/" title="Aki blew out Mama's candle before she was ready by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6308554896_0b75debcee.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Aki blew out Mama's candle before she was ready"></a><br />Aki helped Mama blow out her candle before she was ready.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6308035515/" title="Second chance at the candle by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6308035515_64531207ca.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Second chance at the candle"></a><br />Mama had a second chance and I helped her<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6308036815/" title="Not just a big card... by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6308036815_760cbf4c3a.jpg" width="500" height="331" alt="Not just a big card..."></a><br />She didn't just get a big card...<br /><br />Happy Birthday to you, mama! We love you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-6570828798583300541?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-76231038670678909172011-11-01T20:26:00.003-10:002011-11-01T20:26:50.305-10:002011-11-01T20:26:50.305-10:00Happy Halloween, everyone!<div> <br /></div> <div> Here are the jack-o-lanterns mommy and daddy carved over the weekend.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6305301128/" title="Daddy carved bats for Aki by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Daddy carved bats for Aki" height="424" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6305301128_af8c2c6c6a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Daddy carved bats for me</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6305302300/" title="Mama carved a dragon for Owen by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Mama carved a dragon for Owen" height="424" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6305302300_a34cbc42d0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Mama carved a dragon for Owen<br /><div> <br /></div> <div> This year, Owen dressed up as a Dragonaut and I was Lulu from <a href="http://www.ladybuggirl.com/">Ladybug Girl</a>. Owen started the day with a Halloween Parade with the senior class at his school.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6299420419/" title="Owen's ghost by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Owen's ghost" height="424" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6299420419_77436005ff_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Owen's ghost on the class bulletin board. Can you tell he loves dragons?</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6299956590/" title="Kindergarteners going into Seto Hall by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Kindergarteners going into Seto Hall" height="424" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6299956590_99384a9005_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Kindergarteners all lined up</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> After school, we all rushed home to have a&nbsp;quick dinner with our neighbors and buddies, Luke and Chloe. As soon as it was dark enough out, daddy took us around the neighborhood to trick-or-treat.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6304779887/" title="Aki getting ready by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Aki getting ready" height="424" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6223/6304779887_5c92fa2a1b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Here I am getting ready, making sure I have everything I need for the journey</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6304781129/" title="Trick or treating bunch by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="Trick or treating bunch" height="424" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6304781129_eb67c082fc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> After we were all ready, we took off!</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> About an hour and 3 streets later, we returned with our pumpkins filled with treats.&nbsp;Owen says he loves all different kinds of candy.&nbsp;My favorites are the M&amp;Ms.&nbsp;</div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-7623103867067890917?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-67895282047248614802011-10-25T20:27:00.000-10:002011-11-01T20:30:39.885-10:002011-11-01T20:30:39.885-10:00<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"> Owen and I had a blast visiting the SOEST Open House at UH on Friday and Saturrday. Our favorite part was watching the Explosive Eruptions every 20 minutes.</div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"> <br /></div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ugbTAV7kdAw/TqUL_qWHOJI/AAAAAAAAB4w/rjDJbWvQ3n0/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"> <br /></div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"> We also went to the UH Homecoming Football Game to support Kung Kung and the Alumni Band. We got there early to do the Keiki activities before the game. Here, Owen and I are showing off our tattoos.</div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PIgsZxy8B8A/TqUL-WTC25I/AAAAAAAAB4o/YWn0lGf21Ks/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QjBVmBwnxQg/TqUMHC36_7I/AAAAAAAAB5Q/UPfJTZ75Eg0/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EE-1qbY6lpM/TqUMKhrMCXI/AAAAAAAAB5g/4LHxq7-5yp4/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"> <br /></div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"> We also had yummy brunch with Aunty Noriko.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6275290529/" title="With Aunty Noriko at the Pineapple Room by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img alt="With Aunty Noriko at the Pineapple Room" height="265" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6275290529_6c5dd64bb5_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /> <br /></div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section"> And I helped Hannah and Hans celebrate their birthdays on the train ride from Ewa to Kahe Point.</div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Hdt7z_x5nmk/TqUMMsJGp4I/AAAAAAAAB5o/2YNl3PQgxV8/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jIIDmgF4nLI/TqUMFK78ZMI/AAAAAAAAB5I/8hphrgvxxgs/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mQzHFkzLwws/TqUMJOHUzTI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/BSVj1IZ13mw/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_m1DUm_jD3Q/TqUMBwucKZI/AAAAAAAAB44/1yLvr0_cdcY/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div> <div class="bloggerplus_image_section"> </div> <div align="left" class="bloggerplus_image_section"> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SRErFAyNd84/TqUMDHo2reI/AAAAAAAAB5A/seJgVkxfTvg/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-6789528204724861480?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-19126081848837029642011-10-16T22:12:00.002-10:002011-10-16T22:16:42.560-10:002011-10-16T22:16:42.560-10:00<p class="bloggerplus_text_section" align="left">After weeks of sticky humid and hot weather, it's finally getting cooler down. Owen and I are having fun celebrating fall Hawaiian style.<br /><br />We checked out a <a href="http://www.waimanalocountryfarms.com/upcoming.html">pumpkin patch</a> not too far from our house. There were so many pumpkins! Which one should we get?<br /></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ve_NZNLOsWQ/TpvjWNrsKxI/AAAAAAAAB4U/pvdS6PbJsy4/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OjQnHdhcFAQ/TpvjT_LxDKI/AAAAAAAAB4E/Usc5aW1arI4/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_text_section" align="left">After we picked out our pumpkins, we rode on the hayride and chowed down on yummy lunch at the farm. </p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1n_udFdIWjk/TpvjU7KYX1I/AAAAAAAAB4M/i4MjH0l04Ls/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Spam musubis!</div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HZhlaGuDaYM/TpvjXIU0ZLI/AAAAAAAAB4c/o61p6h9LE10/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Fresh squeezed lemonade.</div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><br /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">We can't wait for Halloween!</div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-1912608184883702964?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-40853124262497970262011-09-30T22:04:00.000-10:002011-10-16T22:09:11.728-10:002011-10-16T22:09:11.728-10:00We spent most of September in the water since it was super hot and humid.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6118861420/" title="Aki shooting her daddy by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6118861420_250900f00d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Aki shooting her daddy" /></a></div><div>I was taking aim at Daddy with the water shooter.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6118869642/" title="Owen tunneling through under boogie board ceiling by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6118869642_6969a8e5ce_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Owen tunneling through under boogie board ceiling" /></a></div><div>Owen and Alana digging sand tunnel.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6184537630/" title="Pretty princess by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6184537630_6a7aa05b59_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Pretty princess" /></a></div><div>I went to my first Princess party for my friend Hannie.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6184018023/" title="Owen showing off his pirate hat by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6184018023_5e5e022bfe_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Owen showing off his pirate hat" /></a></div><div>Owen dressed up as a pirate.</div><div><br /></div><div>For Daddy's birthday, we went on our first camping trip at Bellows.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6184538362/" title="Our Coleman Instant Tent by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6184538362_7cb1fbf6cb_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Our Coleman Instant Tent" /></a></div><div>I helped Daddy set up the tent.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6184538460/" title="Owen as a turtle by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6184538460_5d62a085e9_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Owen as a turtle" /></a></div><div>Owen and Alana dug more sand tunnels.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6184019055/" title="Island boy by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6184019055_ea1257a4b0_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Island boy" /></a></div><div>Happy Birthday, Daddy! We love you!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-4085312426249797026?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-87681717047947921192011-08-21T21:54:00.000-10:002011-10-16T22:03:09.360-10:002011-10-16T22:03:09.360-10:00<p class="bloggerplus_text_section" align="left">We've been busy bees the past few months.<br /><br />Mommy, Owen, and I were all in summer school. As soon as school gets out, we went on two big airplanes to visit Ronak, Naina, Aunty Sarita, and Uncle Sameer.<br /><br />Owen and Ronak went to <a href="http://www.allandalefarm.com/summer/summer.html">Summer Camp</a>, while I took mommy and Daddy sightseeing around Boston.</p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KldOIcqJVKQ/TpvfLZenG9I/AAAAAAAAB30/NLB9e74HEKQ/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">The boys getting ready for Mud Day.</div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7lM9YDe8J1s/TpvfKHWtE3I/AAAAAAAAB3s/uf2eQvqjFlQ/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Me riding on the mama duck at <a href="http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/emerald/public_garden.asp">Boston Public Garden</a>.</div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_text_section" align="left">After the week in Boston, we went to visit more friends and family in California. We spent time hanging out with Ah Mah and Ah Gong, eating yummy food.<br /><br /></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z5utYEw3AYA/TpvfG54xRwI/AAAAAAAAB3c/6SYOrKSFH6A/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Aki had fun cooking with Mia and Aunty Jeanie.<br /></div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oXu9KfYOxlc/TpvfM7Uy3EI/AAAAAAAAB38/m-1iEhE3rn8/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Ronak came to LegoLand with us!<br /><br /></div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7M-36GnBOoo/TpvfGF5CK-I/AAAAAAAAB3U/U34ujm8I9bQ/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">We loved visiting the San Diego Zoo with Emmie and Andrew.</div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_text_section" align="left">We spent the last leg of our trip up in Northern California to celebrate Aunty Melissa and Uncle Jason's wedding. It was so much fun.</p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AXgg8BeSzMM/TpvfE7IbsKI/AAAAAAAAB3M/8QYCvlQmmV0/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Owen digging in the sand.</div><p></p><p class="bloggerplus_image_section"></p><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5rmGZrp-twQ/TpvfI0EMnDI/AAAAAAAAB3k/ybvZb73ifaw/bloggerPlus.jpg" /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Mommy and me at Mission San Juan Bautista.</div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><br /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6046302538/" title="Roommates! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6046302538_2c52e59d12_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="Roommates!" /></a></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Mommy and her college roomates.</div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><br /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6045815297/" title="Jason and Melissa during toast by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6045815297_3b26263c00_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="Jason and Melissa during toast" /></a></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">Yay for Uncle Jason and Aunty Melissa.</div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><br /></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/6044565107/" title="Making s'mores by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6044565107_dd6f899e51_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="Making s'mores" /></a></div><div class="bloggerplus_image_section" align="left">I loved the roasted marshmallows.</div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-8768171704794792119?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-26285200186141463362011-06-26T14:38:00.002-10:002011-06-26T14:57:57.713-10:002011-06-26T14:57:57.713-10:00Lots happened this month.<div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5831987766/" title="Owen driving Luke's power wheel tractor by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/5831987766_1cf56920c8_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Owen driving Luke's power wheel tractor" /></a></div><div>Owen learned how to drive.</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5831442643/" title="Owen and Kung Kung, 76 years young by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/5831442643_92341a107b_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Owen and Kung Kung, 76 years young" /></a></div><div>We celebrated Kung Kung's birthday. <br /><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5838006517/" title="Owen's first day at Iolani by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5838006517_a66e61719f_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Owen's first day at Iolani" /></a></div><div>Owen's first day at <a href="http://www.iolani.org/home.htm">new his school</a>.</div></div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5844240677/" title="Owen and Aki pretending to be turtles by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/5844240677_d72f6cd3f0_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Owen and Aki pretending to be turtles" /></a></div><div>Owen and I pretended to be turtles.</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5844793430/" title="Fathers and their children by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5078/5844793430_d926c70663_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Fathers and their children" /></a></div><meta charset="utf-8"><div>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.</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5844790820/" title="Girls with the purple popsicles by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5032/5844790820_6451af9117_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Girls with the purple popsicles" /></a></div><div>Girls just want to have fun.</div><div> <br /></div><div>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 <a href="http://www.hawaiianrailway.com/">train ride</a>. 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.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-2628520018614146336?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-40095053167339787912011-05-31T08:44:00.000-10:002011-06-26T09:00:32.253-10:002011-06-26T09:00:32.253-10:00In honor of Memorial Day, the whole family took a short plane ride to Maui, the Valley Isle.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779702651/" title="Family with the Iao Needle by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5779702651_fe41d2ae11_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Family with the Iao Needle" /></a></div><div>We went to the Iao Needle.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779704237/" title="Coming down the stairs from Iao by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5779704237_c5c9ba3df4_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Coming down the stairs from Iao" /></a></div><div>Owen and I walked up and down by ourselves!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779711409/" title="Enjoying their guri guri by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/5779711409_b1d4783b9c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Enjoying their guri guri" /></a></div><div>It wouldn't be Maui without Guri Guri.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779713021/" title="Kung Kung's first home in Waiehu by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/5779713021_547bfe824a_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Kung Kung's first home in Waiehu" /></a></div><div>We also visited Kung Kung's old house.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779717931/" title="Owen feeding goats by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/5779717931_511affe56e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Owen feeding goats" /></a></div><div>And visited the <a href="http://www.surfinggoatdairy.com/">Surfing Goats Dairy Farm</a> where we got to feed the goats...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779720625/" title="Eating fresh goat cheese with potato chips by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/5779720625_51d2f24cdd_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Eating fresh goat cheese with potato chips" /></a></div><div>...then snacked on fresh goat cheese with potato chips and fresh goat milk. Yum!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5780268850/" title="Having lunch at 7000 feet by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5780268850_1c3e769eaf_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Having lunch at 7000 feet" /></a></div><div>Afterwards, we had lunch at 7000 ft at the Haleakala Visitor Center.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779724769/" title="Owen and Aki at the Visitor Center Headquarters by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/5779724769_cd370f3cd5_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Owen and Aki at the Visitor Center Headquarters" /></a></div><div>Relaxing after lunch.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5780273034/" title="Haleakala summit by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5780273034_902fe245a4_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Haleakala summit" /></a></div><div>At the top of Maui.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5779729013/" title="Mama, Grandma, and Aki at the top of Maui by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/5779729013_f4cab14250_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Mama, Grandma, and Aki at the top of Maui" /></a></div><div>It was chilly!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5780280624/" title="Sunset from Kamaole I by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/5780280624_dc5546e9fa_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Sunset from Kamaole I" /></a></div><div>Beautiful sunset at Kihei.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5780282670/" title="At the Maui Ocean Center by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/5780282670_fbc41491cf_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="At the Maui Ocean Center" /></a></div><div>Fun at the <a href="http://www.mauioceancenter.com/">Maui Ocean Center</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Owen and I can't wait to go back to Maui again!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-4009505316733978791?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-64160834436275486512011-05-27T21:00:00.001-10:002011-06-26T08:46:34.102-10:002011-06-26T08:46:34.102-10:00Owen graduated from preschool!<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5766907393/" title="Class photo by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5766907393_8378075c7e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Class photo" /></a></div><div>Papa Lehua</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5766906291/" title="Owen sneezing by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2002/5766906291_619934c945_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Owen sneezing" /></a></div><div>Sneezing Graduate</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5767448226/" title="Owen showing his real smile by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/5767448226_973536f240_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Owen showing his real smile" /></a></div><div>Smiling Graduate</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5766909121/" title="Happy Preschool Graduation by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/5766909121_480a68cb43_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Happy Preschool Graduation" /></a></div><div>A rare family picture.</div><div><br /></div><div>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.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-6416083443627548651?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-38893257688481174312011-04-25T21:23:00.002-10:002011-04-25T21:59:34.797-10:002011-04-25T21:59:34.797-10:00Owen and I have had a very busy April with many birthday parties, fairs, and fun.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5623403829/" title="Aki with the finished ladybug by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5623403829_d58b02c4e4_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Aki with the finished ladybug" /></a></div><div>I got my face painted at the Kaiser Spring Fest.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5623993012/" title="Owen's finished turtle by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5623993012_802cb771bc_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Owen's finished turtle" /></a></div><div>Owen got a turtle on his hand.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5623996030/" title="With the Dunns at the Family Fair by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5623996030_06e5c9c892_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="With the Dunns at the Family Fair" /></a></div><div>Alana, Maile, and Uncle Greg came with us to the '<a href="http://iolani.org/home.htm">Iolani</a> Family Festival.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5627918863/" title="Owen hitting pinata. Is it empty already? by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5627918863_d397ec8ea2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Owen hitting pinata. Is it empty already?" /></a></div><div>When we went to Julian's birthday party where Owen hit a pinata.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5627917379/" title="Aki reluctantly taking the &quot;hot lava&quot; rock by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5627917379_a0b2bc97d6_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Aki reluctantly taking the &quot;hot lava&quot; rock" /></a></div><div>And I got 2nd place in the "hot potato" game.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5627923127/" title="Kids enjoying cake by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5627923127_072acede9d_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Kids enjoying cake" /></a></div><div>Happy Birthday, Julian!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5627929819/" title="Luke and Aki swinging by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5627929819_4d036bf8cb_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Luke and Aki swinging" /></a></div><div>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.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5628516240/" title="Kids playing on new trampoline by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5628516240_a6c69f8bc2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Kids playing on new trampoline" /></a></div><div>Owen and I wore ourselves out jumping on their new trampoline.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5629866189/" title="Aki and her hat by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5629866189_369392a174_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Aki and her hat" /></a></div><div>It was also the <a href="http://www.honoluluacademy.org/events/bank_of_hawaii_sunday">Honolulu Academy of Art</a>'s 84th birthday celebration. I made a party hat with mommy's help.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5630451254/" title="Owen and Aki having creamsicles by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5630451254_8d81409037_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Owen and Aki having creamsicles" /></a></div><div>We had ice cream...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5630452638/" title="Toothpick back, Aki happy again by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5630452638_ac88772998_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Toothpick back, Aki happy again" /></a></div><div>... and cake.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5656377299/" title="Owen picking eggs out of the pa'u o hi'iaka by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5656377299_7bfb32a8e4_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Owen picking eggs out of the pa'u o hi'iaka" /></a></div><div>We spent Easter weekend hunting for eggs.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5656378889/" title="How can I get these? by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5656378889_d651833a6c_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="How can I get these?" /></a></div><div>Some were challenging.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5656388387/" title="With their finished Easter bunny masks by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5656388387_734dd4d53d_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="With their finished Easter bunny masks" /></a></div><div>And we dressed up as bunnies.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5656387565/" title="Easter giraffe ride by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5656387565_bf9d58ddff_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Easter giraffe ride" /></a></div><div>It wouldn't be Easter without a giraffe ride...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5656964172/" title="Funny faces at Easter lunch by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5656964172_01edd7e04e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Funny faces at Easter lunch" /></a></div><div>... and funny faces with fabulous friends.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Spring everyone!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-3889325768848117431?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-52203298595561291532011-03-17T21:21:00.003-10:002011-03-17T21:28:28.302-10:002011-03-17T21:28:28.302-10:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5536299341/" title="Ah Mah and Ah Gong are here! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5536299341_78f48bf30f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Ah Mah and Ah Gong are here!" /></a><br />We're so excited Ah Mah and Ah Gong are here for a visit! Here we are with Captain Morgan in front of <a href="http://www.makittii.com/">Makittii </a>in Waikiki. <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5536878526/" title="Owen and Aki with Hello Kitty by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5536878526_6df141da43.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Owen and Aki with Hello Kitty" /></a></div><div>Owen thinks he's a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Fury_Power_Rangers">Jungle Fury Power Ranger</a>. And I'm going along with it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy St. Patrick's Day! Owen and I are going to have so much fun this week with Ah Gong and Ah Mah here.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-5220329859556129153?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-66852244788018982402011-03-15T21:23:00.001-10:002011-03-15T21:25:39.581-10:002011-03-15T21:25:39.581-10:00<div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5531598366/" title="Happy Birthday, Aki! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5531598366_fc0932e993.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Happy Birthday, Aki!" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>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.</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div>Owen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-6685224478801898240?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-21678483912229665632011-02-21T08:16:00.002-10:002011-02-21T09:08:25.778-10:002011-02-21T09:08:25.778-10:00That'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...<br /><br />First, Chinese New Year's!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5417175534/" title="Aki and her bunny hat by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5417175534_7e1bc2ea06.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Aki and her bunny hat" /></a><br /><i>Aki celebrated by making a bunny hat at school</i><br /><br />We also celebrated at the Children's Discovery Museum.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5460972668/" title="Chinese lantern crafts by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5460972668_40a4126038.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Chinese lantern crafts" /></a><br /><i>Aki and me with our Chinese lantern crafts</i><br /><br />Of course at the museum you also have to play dress-up<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5460367103/" title="Our little dockworkers by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5460367103_43227fe7bc.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Our little dockworkers" /></a><br /><i>Dockworkers on Chinese New Year's</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5460369011/" title="Octopus heads by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5460369011_d779fbb6d2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Octopus heads" /></a><br /><i>Aki and Daddy celebrating Octopus New Year's</i><br /><br />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...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5465792486/" title="Dragon dance by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5465792486_380a37ab71.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dragon dance" /></a><br /><i>Awesome dragon dancers</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5465195359/" title="Watching Dragon dance with sweaty kids by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5465195359_b0d18296d3.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Watching Dragon dance with sweaty kids" /></a><br /><i>We were </i>super <i>excited!</i><br /><br />Other things we did in the last 6 weeks:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5465274895/" title="Punahou Carnival by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5465274895_602d047109.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Punahou Carnival" /></a><br /><i>Punahou Carnival</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5444015262/" title="Aki and mommy in the shade by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5444015262_9c6a9a8463.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Aki and mommy in the shade" /></a><br /><i>Hanging out at the Ukulele Picnic<br /></i><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5465871046/" title="Jake at Windward Mall by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5465871046_71d3da10c4_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Jake at Windward Mall" /></a><br /><i>Jake Shimabukuro concert at the mall</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.iolani.honolulu.hi.us/isc/volleyballinv/images/IolaniEmblum.gif"><img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 501px;" src="http://www.iolani.honolulu.hi.us/isc/volleyballinv/images/IolaniEmblum.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><p><i>Going on group kindergarten interviews at 'Iolani and some other school</i><br /><br />Ok, that's enough of an update since it's time for us to go out again! Happy President's Day!<br /><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-2167848391222966563?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-59195859226765359352011-01-10T13:33:00.002-10:002011-01-10T13:43:47.972-10:002011-01-10T13:43:47.972-10:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5331026931/" title="Owen and friends ready for Piko by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5331026931_0d08bdc06a_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Owen and friends ready for Piko" /></a><br />For Owen's birthday, Mama, Kung Kung, and Grandma came to our class for Owen's sun ceremony.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5331027605/" title="Mama reading &quot;The Birthday Pet&quot; to Papa Lehua by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5331027605_f9543a3057_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Mama reading &quot;The Birthday Pet&quot; to Papa Lehua" /></a><br />Mama also read a couple of books to the class.<br /><br />Owen also started his first ukulele lesson that afternoon. He requested dinner at his favorite Thai restaurant, followed by homemade cupcakes in the shape of a turtle.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5331944899/" title="Happy Birthday, Owen! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5331944899_affe165928_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Happy Birthday, Owen!" /></a><br />Happy Birthday, Owen!<br /><br />Some of our friends came over to help him celebrate at our Rock and Roll/Disco Dance Party.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5340280214/" title="Rock and roll hair for birthday boy by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5340280214_3b75aeb0f0_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Rock and roll hair for birthday boy" /></a><br />Owen getting his hair punked out for the party. Doesn't it look like rainbow shave ice?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5339670933/" title="Mama coloring Aki's hair by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5339670933_dc60d444ac_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Mama coloring Aki's hair" /></a><br />I opted for pink and orange hair<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5340283402/" title="Birthday boy making his t-shirt by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5340283402_e528debce6_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Birthday boy making his t-shirt" /></a><br />We also painted t-shirts<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5340287300/" title="Owen checking out Aunty Amie's new electic guitar by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5340287300_cf0d5406d4_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Owen checking out Aunty Amie's new electic guitar" /></a><br />Aunty Amie played a concert for us<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5339679039/" title="Happy Birthday, Owen! by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5339679039_3de78ae44c_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Happy Birthday, Owen!" /></a><br />Yay for more cake!<br /><br />Next up is my birthday! In March!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-5919585922676535935?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-15608123822337108652010-12-31T15:50:00.001-10:002010-12-31T15:50:56.440-10:002010-12-31T15:50:56.440-10:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5310583464/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5310583464_13c8d7f5f1_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5310583464/">Crafts on the plane</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mikenan1/">Mikenan1</a></span></div>To ring in the new year, Daddy took Aki and me to the Children's Discovery Center to countdown to noon! It was so much fun. We saw the balloons drop and drink an apple juice toast. Too bad mama missed out. She's still recuperating from her owie knee. Here's a picture of our new year hats on the airplane at the Children's Discovery Center.<br /><br />Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-1560812382233710865?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-45364196883225518522010-12-25T20:42:00.003-10:002010-12-25T20:59:52.230-10:002010-12-25T20:59:52.230-10:00<div>Owen and I have been so excited about Christmas for days! </div><div> <br /></div><div><meta charset="utf-8"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5291499240/" title="Santa's snack by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5291499240_dbfbffd96d_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Santa's snack" /></a></div><div>Last night, Daddy helped us set out snacks for Santa - M&amp;Ms, a fortune cookie, pretzels with milk. This morning, when we woke up, the snacks we left were all gone! And Santa left a note for us. </div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5291499892/" title="Christmas tree after Santa came by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5291499892_179fea064b_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Christmas tree after Santa came" /></a></div><div><meta charset="utf-8">There were also presents in our stockings and under the tree.</div><div> <br /></div><div>After breakfast, and grandma, Kung Kung, and Aunty Marlene came over, we started opening presents. Here are some highlights.</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5290904915/" title="Dr. JUSTEN (Bieber) by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5290904915_7b7165ab70_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Dr. JUSTEN (Bieber)" /></a></div><div>Dr. Justen (Bieber)</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5290903661/" title="County Hospital by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5290903661_467f2104cd_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="County Hospital" /></a></div><div>Back side of doctor outfit</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5290904133/" title="Aki drawing with Color Wonder Explosion by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5290904133_c2e9464e2c_m.jpg" width="161" height="240" alt="Aki drawing with Color Wonder Explosion" /></a></div><div>Aki drawing on the Color Explosion</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5290905443/" title="Playing with Legos, new and old by Mikenan1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5290905443_9e12bccd72_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Playing with Legos, new and old" /></a></div><div>Playing with Legos, new and old</div><div> <br /></div><div>We spent all day opening and playing with presents with a short lunch break. Before dinner, our whole family played many rounds of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Toy-Story-Ker-Plunk-Game/dp/B001TITOF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=toys-and-games&amp;qid=1293346513&amp;sr=8-1">Toy Story Kerplunk Game</a> that Emmie and Andrew sent us. Owen and I decided to change the rules so that the ones with the most aliens win. I think it worked out in our favor since Owen and I took turns winning.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Thank you everyone for thinking of us. We love all our presents! Mele Kalikimaka.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-4536419688322551852?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoebehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08692202276893182388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-30046975815618598612010-12-24T14:35:00.001-10:002010-12-24T14:35:59.075-10:002010-12-24T14:35:59.075-10:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5214011710/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5214011710_7037dcf8d8_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5214011710/">Santa and Reindeer</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mikenan1/">Mikenan1</a></span></div>We wish all our family and friends a very merry christmas. This will be the first year we'll be spending Christmas at our Hawaiian home. I wonder how Santa keeps track of where everyone is on Christmas Eve. He must have a super-duper GPS/people tracker.<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-3004697581561859861?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-28263413519484220192010-12-07T20:30:00.001-10:002010-12-07T20:30:08.470-10:002010-12-07T20:30:08.470-10:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5210497388/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5210497388_c939ed95dd_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5210497388/">Thanksgiving centerpiece by Aunty Patsy</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mikenan1/">Mikenan1</a></span></div>Turkey's been eaten, Christmas lights are up, the tree is trimmed, packages have been arriving on our doorsteps... it must be getting close to Christmas!<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-2826341351948422019?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-47539844046638242322010-11-14T21:40:00.002-10:002010-11-14T21:43:19.268-10:002010-11-14T21:43:19.268-10:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5157565656/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/5157565656_9c637542a4_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0.9em;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5157565656/">Sunset from 10th floor balcony</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mikenan1/">Mikenan1</a></span></div>In case you missed us, we went to a hotel last weekend, one we didn't have to take an airplane to. The rest of the pictures are <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?s=rec&amp;z=m&amp;l=cc&amp;d=posted-20101107-20101107&amp;mt=all&amp;adv=1&amp;w=23209784%40N00&amp;q=ihilani&amp;m=text">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-4753984404663824232?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-51334743682872123552010-11-14T21:04:00.002-10:002010-11-14T21:05:49.587-10:002010-11-14T21:05:49.587-10:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5173082626/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5173082626_fb745512be_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5173082626/">Animal masks at HiSAM</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mikenan1/">Mikenan1</a></span></div>We love going to the <a href="http://hawaii.gov/sfca/artmuseum.php?article_id=25">Hawaii State Art Museum</a> for the family programs on second Saturday of the month. Yesterday, Owen and I made animal masks. What do you think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-5133474368287212355?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12318306.post-18398711280907799532010-11-02T21:39:00.001-10:002010-11-02T21:39:10.705-10:002010-11-02T21:39:10.705-10:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5142357212/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/5142357212_e806ea6f66_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/5142357212/">Getting help blowing out her candles</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mikenan1/">Mikenan1</a></span></div>To the best mama ever, <br /><br />Happy birthday and we love you!<br /><br />Owen, Aki, and Mike<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12318306-1839871128090779953?l=mikenan.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150126605900498588noreply@blogger.com1