Christmas Tree Cutting Day

 First we went to Waikiki to see Santa Arrive via outrigger canoe...

 Santa being good and washing his feet before going in...

 Shaka Santa!

 Afterwards we played at the beach and went surfing (Sorry, no pics)

 Then we went to the only Christmas tree farm on Oahu and got our Hawaiian tree!

Sinterklaas in Hawaii!

 Sinterklaas Kapoentje...

 Noah and Luke got a Chess Set from De Sint

 New PJs!

Fall School Projects

 Luke's class did a play about Johnny Appleseed - Luke was in the Chorus

Noah's Class Project was a wax museum - Noah picked Dr. Suess

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

We helped organize a Turkey Trot with the Bachls...

 Kathy leading the pre-run exercises

 Go Quinnie Go!

 Trouble coming down the track...

He wins! It's gotta be the oatmeal and socks...

Kate and Noah Paddleboarding

Halloween

Well, I'm getting lots of practice at making Lego man costumes! Good thing we have another set in storage in MD... Liam was a Secret Agent Diver, and Quinn was Baby in the Tub... Papa was somewhere in the west pacific (Again...)

Surfing at Kalama Beach

We got the boys a used surfboard at a yard sale, and after Stefan took one lesson he gave the boys a quick intro at Kalama beach and off they went!

Polynesian Cultural Center

We went up to the Polynesian Cultural Center up on the North Shore again, Kate and the boys had been there once already with Kate's mom. Lots of interesting living history on all the polynesian islands and their cultures.

Aulani - Disney Resort

We spent a two days at the new Disney resort on the island. Lots of water stuff to do, and free babysitting!

Mary Kay in Hawaii

Kate's mom was our first visitor from the mainland, she was a great help with the move to our long term rental while Stefan was somewhere in the West Pacific. These were taken on the beach in Waikiki.

Flying to a nuclear aircraft carrier...

10 Year Anniversary

So we found a babysitter, said goodby to the kiddies, and went out to dinner at this great place right on the water on the outskirts of Waikiki. Had a great time, my date was incredible, wonderful way to celebrate 10 awesome years. - Stefan

School Projects

Luke's Amazon Project

Noah's Pride Project

Kayak

We bought a used kayak from the local rental place and have been enjoying taking it out on the water. Here's the maiden voyage.

Blue Moon OVer Hawaii...

WOW!!!! Look at that!!!!!-NOAH

Maunawilli Falls

Hiked with Bob to Maunawilli falls last weekend, which is a waterfall with a great pool to jump into. You can do it Liam!!-NOAH I love the waterfall and I had a fun time!!-LIAM