(Dad note: Sorry, sorry, sorry for the slowness on the posts lately – been very busy at work and I suppose life in general!)
Grandma Gail and Papa Cal came out this past weekend for a visit and to watch the girls while school was closed the past couple of days. We had a wonderful visit (despite the Red Sox losing and ruining Papa cal and I’s enjoyment of playoff baseball!) It was a great weekend in the city – sun was shining, the Blue Angels were flying overhead for Fleet Week and the girls really enjoyed spending some quality time with their grandparents. We even managed to get a picture of the girls and their grandparents!
Maile (7) and Lauren (3.5) with Grandma Gail and Papa Cal
Thank you for visiting – look forward to seeing you again soon … this time on your turf in Hawaii!
Today, I took Maile out for a kayak/hiking adventure (more to come on that). While we were away, Lauren got some quality time with Grandma and Papa (and Mommy too). With two little girls competing for their attention, its nice some times to get some 1:1 time!
The wind was blowing nicely, so they decided to head out and fly some kites. Lauren had a blast!
Go go gadget kite!
Quite proud that she her kite way up high!
Papa Cal helping Lauren keep an eye on things...
Something about flying a kite that just makes you smile…
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A trip to Kauai means lots of time in the water for our girls – they basically become fish.
Beach time with Papa Cal!
Sometimes the water is fought over with water guns...
... even Papa Cal got involved!
On Tuesday we spent the day at the Marriott pool and spent hours goofing around...
Maile is no longer afraid of the big throw from Daddy!
Lauren most have gone down this water slide 50 times...
by Papa K on February 14, 2016
Been awfully quiet around here, right? Apologies! For the past 10 days Christine and I have been off having adventures in Washington, DC and Mexico. We made it an “all the way” vacation and that meant even taking a break from the blogging – the longest break I’ve taken since Maile was born 6.5 years ago.
One of our adventures had us repelling down into a cenote (a sinkhole)!
And while Christine and I were having some awesome adventures (and lots and lots of down time!), Maile and Lauren were in very good hands with Grandma Gail and Papa Cal. By all accounts, our time away was a success. The girls had a wonderful time and Grandma and Papa really got to spend some quality time seeing what their day-to-day lives are all about.
This selfie was taken on the very last day before we came home - everyone is all smiles!
Thank you, Grandma and Papa for letting us escape – we are forever grateful!
by Papa K on December 23, 2015
On Saturday evening, we drove over to Waimea to participate in their annual Christmas parade. Papa marches as part of an organization he is on the board of and last year he asked Maile to march with him too. The original plan was that Lauren would watch from the side with Mommy and Daddy, look cute and collect candy as everyone walked by.
She, of course, had other ideas and headed off to march along with Papa, Grandma and Maile. That left Christine and I to do our best collecting candy, but alas we were not nearly cute enough 🙂
The parade was an awesome way to start out holiday on Kauai – total small town feel, a beautiful night that held off the rain, and all the holiday lights and sounds you could ask for…
Maile Girl showing off her parade outfit...
Papa, Lauren and Mommy pre-parade photo op...
Grandma Gail and Maile
Maile Girl hard at work passing out candy as she walks the parade route...
Mommy and Lauren post parade holiday selfie!
Daddy and Maile - all smiles after a fun time at the parade 🙂
Last weekend we had a quick, but fun visit from Grandma and Papa Hawaii. They arrived on Friday afternoon and left on Sunday, but we certainly packed in some fun in between.
Right from the airport they headed to school and spoke to Maile’s class about visiting all 50 states. The first grade is doing a unit on maps and the world and Grandma and Papa had fun sharing their adventures and answering lots and lots of questions.
On Saturday morning, Grandma and Papa had a treat watching both Maile and Lauren’s dance classes. Mommy and Daddy slipped out in the afternoon to take advantage of the visit and have a mini afternoon date. And in the evening, we took Maile to her swim class and Grandma and Papa were blown away by how far she progressed with her swimming.
First thing Sunday morning, Papa, Maile and I went to volunteer at the Food Bank while Grandma, Mommy and Lauren had some quality time. Sooner than we knew it the visit was over, but we had lots of fun!
Maile and Papa getting ready to dig in sorting oranges at the Food Bank...
Papa, Grandma, Maile (age 6), Lauren (age 2.5)
Thank you Grandma Gail and Papa Cal for taking care of my girls all last week. By all accounts they had an amazing time. Special thanks for letting us get Lauren going on the potty training in your home instead of ours 🙂
Enjoying a popsicle break with Grandma Gail...
Maile Girl and Papa Cal - she keeps getting bigger and bigger!
Saying good bye at the airport - we'll be back soon!
Like her big sister before her, Lauren loves giving manicures. Freshly supplied while in Hawaii courtesy of Grandma Gail, she set to work. As you’ll see, Lauren takes her craft very, very seriously!
Even Papa got in on the action…
Dad note: The multi-tasking here is epic – I’ve never seen a nail salon that had the Red Sox games on. Lauren might be on to something…
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Let’s just say we don’t come across many lizards in San Francisco…
Pretty brave though – they were really going after it!
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Christine and I headed to North Carolina this weekend for our 10th reunion at Fuqua. Grandma and Papa Hawaii came in to town to spend the weekend with the girls. By all accounts they had lots of fun and we really appreciate the chance to get away just Christine and I.
Papa Cal, Maile, Grandma Gail and Lauren (April 2015)
The girls are already counting the days until their June trip to Hawaii!
