
Better than Ted's...
Meredith got in yesterday. It is so good to see her, and to see Miles so excited! We have accomplished a good amount in the office this week! The kids come back to school on Monday. Tonight after dinner, Mark, Natalie and I came back to the house for some chocolate haupia pie and guitar. We, well at least I, enjoyed the relaxed time with good friends. Natalie and I made our first pot of coffee in the townhouse–man I love Lion coffee! I also love it when Natalie and Mark let me play restaurant. Pictured above is the “restaurant style” haupia pie dessert plate I made Mark.

Guitar
Cordray is letting us borrow her guitar. It has been so useful this summer! We had a really relaxing evening tonight filled with left-overs, books, a guitar waiting to be played…

Rachel's first sweet tea!

Win/loss
Tonight we had the Summer Fun staff over to the house for an end of summer party. The guys cooked some delic. burgers, Nat and I made some meaty, meaty-cake, and we played a fun game of silent football! Natalie won/lost the game and had to lick 2 of Miles’ toes…

Miles and Mark trying to figure the stereo out
Mom left today. The reality of “moving to Hawai’i” is starting to set in. It is still wonderful to have Mark and Miles here, though. Tonight they tirelessly tried to figure out how to put my new ipod connector-thing into my stereo, but because we are lacking a special stereo tool, were unable. I really am thankful for both of their friendship!

Tired Natalie
Mom worked all day with me today in the office–what a great mom she is! It felt so wonderful to get some things crossed off my list! There are so many little things you have to do when you move!

Judd Trail

The Mystery Penguin...

Ono Hawaiian Food
Dad left yesterday and Andrew is leaving today. Mom, Andrew, and I hiked Judd Trail and went back to the north shore. After we dropped off Andrew, the Miller, Crosby (remains), and Haleloa familes went and ate at Ono Hawaiian Food.

Dad at Spitting Caves

At Spitting Caves

POGS
We went back to Spitting Caves today to take family pictures!

Andrew at the fish market!

All of us at Kua'aina Burgers in Haliewa
The Crosby, Miller, and Haleloa (Miles and Natalie) family went to the fish market and north shore today. We were able to meet up with one of my cousins and his family also. It was such a wonderful day–I love the north shore!

Dad sleeping in my room.

Dad sleeping on the lanai.

Day sleeping in the den.

Day still sleeping in the den.
Mark’s family arrived today! It was so nice to meet all of them. I spent the day at an inservice, but my family had a good time playing and resting today.

Jelly Fish