Just about 4 years ago, Dave's cousin's daughter (Andria) and husband (Jared) moved down here. Then, about a year and a half ago, her dad and mom (Kelvin and Lisa) also moved here. We have loved having them around and getting to know Dave's extended family more. I have seen more of his family in the last 4 years, than in the previous 10 of our marriage. Dave says he has seen more in the last 4 years, then the rest of his life.
We are especially grateful that whenever family comes to visit Jared and Andria, Kelvin and Lisa, we are always invited to be a part of the celebrations.
A couple of weeks ago was Dave's Aunt Erla'a 70th birthday. She decided that what she wanted most was for all her family to be together. So, all of her kids/grandkids came here (it is nice to be the most "central" place). They had a nice big birthday dinner and we were invited to come. We had a great time with everyone.
Aunt Erla had planned a special surprise for her kids. She voluteer's at the Iolani Palace in Honolulu. Through her work there, she was able to meet a man who design's Hawaiian quilts. She asked him to design a quilt for her and her kids. She unveiled them that night. They were quite impressive. Here she is giving them to 2 of the 3 kids (U'i, the 3rd child, still lives in Hawaii, so her's was still at home).
We are especially grateful that whenever family comes to visit Jared and Andria, Kelvin and Lisa, we are always invited to be a part of the celebrations.
A couple of weeks ago was Dave's Aunt Erla'a 70th birthday. She decided that what she wanted most was for all her family to be together. So, all of her kids/grandkids came here (it is nice to be the most "central" place). They had a nice big birthday dinner and we were invited to come. We had a great time with everyone.
Aunt Erla had planned a special surprise for her kids. She voluteer's at the Iolani Palace in Honolulu. Through her work there, she was able to meet a man who design's Hawaiian quilts. She asked him to design a quilt for her and her kids. She unveiled them that night. They were quite impressive. Here she is giving them to 2 of the 3 kids (U'i, the 3rd child, still lives in Hawaii, so her's was still at home).
Lisa, Aunt Erla and Kelvin with the custom made Hawaiian quilt.
Aunt Erla and Keala
U'i doing a hula dance. About a year and a half ago, she graduated from a very prestigious hula school. She also announced that night that she is pregnant. Congratulations, U'i and Eduardo!
Aunt Erla doing a Hula dance. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old.
Andria (the cake master) made this cake for her grandma.
L, Aunt Erla, B, Me, KL, D, Dave, CK
Dave with his cousinsKelvin, Keala, U'i, Dave
2 comments:
It is so much to fun to have family close for celebrations and such! The picture of your family is very cute!
I loved looking at these pictures. Especially the one with Kapena with his cousins.
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