Flower girl and Ring bearer...

We took the short hop over to Oahu this past weekend for our very good college friends' wedding- Lynn and Kyle . About a week before our planned mini vacation, we discovered Kyle (yes, a different one) and Trisha would be there! Thank you facebook for keeping us informed of each others' travels!

 Kyle and Trisha met us at the zoo- a kid friendly place.

 Kendyll and Aunty Trisha catching up

 Kenny was a little timid about the slide, but then caught on

Kyle is holding her like she has poop! But she didn't!
The boys were soooo happy to reunite and talk story like good 'ole times.
Oh, what a treat it was to see them!

 

The real reason we traveled to Oahu was for the wedding of our dear friends from college, Lynn and Kyle (yes, another Lynn... and another Kyle). During rehearsal, the kids weren't paying attention- instead wandering and running around the beautiful grounds of  Lanikuhounua- near Kapolei, in the Koolina area. What a beautiful place! 

 

We splurged and spent one night at the Ihilani. Look at this view!

It was a coincidence that my Uncle and Aunty were there helping with a golf tournament too, so we were able to get ready in their room while we waited for ours. 

 The morning of the wedding, we decided to venture down to the beach to let the kids play. The beach in front of the Ihilani is a small lagoon, so the big waves don't come crashing in. Once Cade realized that, he loved the water; Kenny, not so much. They both had fun in the sand though.

 The pretty flower girl! Lynn (the bride) chose her cute TOMS shoes! We were bummed that Kenny's big feet are already starting to outgrow them! :(   The dress is from Gap, and Lynn gave me the ok to "bling" it up- so I added a white belt, flower trim, and a larger flower to the empire area.

 Cade with the gorgeous bride! Yes, we had to bribe him a little, but it was worth it!
Cade wore a simple button-down Gap shirt that I found reeeaaaallly cheap ($9) and some Quiksilver grey shorts to match the guys grey suits. Then he topped off his outfit with some cool grey Converse! We even put gel in his hair, but it didn't last long.

 The kids weren't interested in taking nice pics with the wedding party. This might be the only one that they're both smiling in! :(
Notice both their wedding shoes are changed! :(

 

 Cade and Daddy

 Mommy and her babies

 One of many cool details from the wedding was an ice cream truck that drove in! It was neat- with the music and all. We spoiled the kids and got them their own kid-size cones...

 Don't you just want to eat up their cute faces!

 Contrats Kyle and Lynn!
(Notice Cade out cold)

And, unfortunately, the kiddos didn't walk down the aisle themselves. Once Cade saw the audience, he started to panic and got shy. I ended up carrying Kenny and holding Cade's hand down the aisle. But, no worries Aunty Lisa- according to Gammy, the kids have lots of time to practice for your wedding: 5 years to be exact. Ha ha ha!

"House" updates...

  Two different "House" updates...

First, Cade had an Open House at his preschool. They asked that no siblings come, so he was able to enjoy showing us all his toys and friends! He basically ran around from one activity/toy to another- there were LOTS of times where we didn't know where he went because he was so fast and there were lots of people! It was fun to see him so independent! Our little boy is growing so fast!

 

  

He's in the "Opihi" group

The second "House" update is about our renovation! It's nearly DONE! That's amazing to be able to say now, since we've gotten used to saying- "almost, just a few more things!"

 Old kitchen, now the storeroom

 

The breakfast counter, now buffet area/mail area/junk area

 

New floors and windows makes it look so open 

 

When we spill something, we have a bad habit of using our feet. Well, the two little ones watch us and have started cleaning like that too! 

A few weeks ago Garrett participated in the annual Hana Relay Race. His coworker formed a team and they dressed up as pirates. We made the trek (thanks to our cousin, Dayne, for keeping me company!) to Hana. The kids were sooooo good- they didn't get sick nor complain. They slept most of the time!

 

Congrats for finishing Dada!

 C didn't want to take a picture with us; instead, he wanted one with the "little boy"! Cute!

Catch up...

Oooops. Sorry- as you can see, the blog has been neglected. I've been busy starting another school year. Here are some highlights of the last month and a half.

We celebrated Cade's 3rd birthday!

 Zoe- this one is for you and Esme. When Kenny woke up from a nap with her hair like this, I couldn't help but giggle! Talk about bad hair day...

 Cade and Rysee had a small family birthday party at our house

 Before Cade started preschool, Garrett took him "pole fishing"- that's what C calls it. He loves it and always talks about going "pole fishing" again!

 We have been using the jumper as Kendyll's high chair. It's time we get an actual high chair, but haven't had time to. When she gets frustrated, she says "up peees" as her "up please". Cade decided to try lift her up. Sorry kiddo- she's only 4 lbs lighter than you, so I don't think you'll be able to do it! :)

 G went fishing with his dad and Uncle a couple weekends ago. Cade was so disappointed he couldn't go!

 Our friends Heather and Scott visited Maui! We had a great dinner catching up and they enjoyed filling my kiddos with sugar!

 Cade's first day of preschool! He didn't cry. They have a good-bye window that you give kisses and hugs through- so now he gives me "shakas" when I leave him. It's so cute!

 He loves cleaning! Aunty Trisha- I think you have some competition!

 Look carefully- she's sucking her fingers and digging her nose. She was patiently waiting at the airport last weekend and I caught her doing this. She loves the attention she gets from digging her nose, so we now have to just ignore her and she stops.

 Riding the horse and bull at Waikele

 Kendyll entertained herself with fries and ketchup at a restaurant

 We went to Oahu for my grandpa's birthday, Made in Hawaii Show, and to help my grandparents clean/organize their orchids

 I learned a lot about orchids this past trip- more than ever before. My grandpa has hundreds of this one type, Donna Kimura, which all originated from one he received as a gift in 1969. Isn't that cool! We helped him organize them, re-pot, and throw away dead ones. It was very interesting to talk to him about the history of his orchids and he showed me his technique to re-pot and start new plants. I have a great appreciation for his ability to grow them so well!

 Two of my favorites I found in the hothouse. I love the fuzzies on the left one. The vibrant purple colored ones on the right were so pretty.

 

Yellow and red!

 

Speckles in pink

 Cade had fun looking for chameleons- he's pointing to one he found.

It amazes us how my grandparents are still very active at their age.

Grandpa working on his orchids. 

I would bring out ones for him to re-pot and he could tell me what color the flower was when it bloomed and its name.

Grandma making a cigar lei

Kendyll meeting and playing with Nani! (Cade was asleep in the van)