summer hiking expeditions

I am so blessed to live in HI!! I love all the beauty that surrounds us! And connecting with nature this Summer seems to be one of my priorities :)

Here are some pics from my summer hikes with my friends Deane, Kim (and a few with D's keiki & Kim's cousin)... so much fun and a GREAT way to find peace!

Hike #1: Aiea Loop Trail





Hike #2: Manana Trail














Other pics from my Ma'umae hike with more KS crew to come :)
More photos will be posted on La'akea's site... :) Keep an eye out for them!

celebrating KARA at GB!

Okay - so I am close to a month late in posting this! :) ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KARA!!! :)

We all gathered at GB to celebrate Ms. Kara Romersa's birthday! It was such a great night with AWESOME friends!! Thanks, ladies (& guys)!!




I *HEART* MY GIRLFRIENDS!!!

k- still not sure why I am holding Can's hand! LOL :)
MUAH ... XOXO!!

meet little miss avery

Here are more pictures of our good friend Renee and her growing 'Ohana.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Teraoka 'Ohana (Mommy Renee, Daddy Kyle, Big Sis Rylie & Littlest Avery)





Me, Liz & Renee with Avery





May God continue to bless and protect your path :)

halau na kamalei

We were so BLESSED to be invited (and treated) to a fundraiser for the award winning Halau Na Kamalei - led by Robert Cazimero. What a great night of ONO food, GREAT fellowship and AWESOME entertainment!! Amazing night!

Mahalo to Brad Cooper and the men of Halau Na Kamalei!! I MUA!!

So the setting was at Chai's Island Bistro - at the beautiful Aloha Tower...


Me and Bri - with beautiful Haku lei made by hand by Brad!! So beautiful - all from his garden at his hale!



Me with Brad, my former Social's teacher, master pahu maker, Hokule'a crew member... the list goes on - He is definitely one of my life mentor...


His BEAUTIFUL wife, Mi'ilani - also my yoga instructor!! She also has a Hula Halau of her own in Japan!! Amazing woman! Check out her yoga pictures that we captured on Saturday


My friend, Kyle - who also is a Grade-Level Counselor with me at KMS.


Just TWO of the many appetizers that was passed around during cocktail hour


Dinner: Osso Bucco and Dessert: Peanut creme cake, vanilla creme and chocolate cake


Entertainment - close up is Keola, one of the dancers in Halau Na Kamalei, next is my friend Noe from KMS, then the men of Halau Na Kamaleo joining in mele...


What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! MAIKA'I!!!
Mahalo again for Brad and Mi'ilani for treating us to the BEAUTIFUL evening!

celebrating hana-girl

Mehana Goo turned the big-3 on March 8, 2009!
We are so blessed with such a precious little girl that "brightens" everyone's life that meets her!

HAU'OLI LA HANAU, Miss Princess Mehana!!

reminder of love & friendship

This story is such a great reminder that love and friendship conquers all :)
Be sure to have a tissue with you when you watch this!!

prez day bbq

I love my "muffins" - and no - not the kine you eat... muffin's as in sweet -lovable-talented friends!!
Here are pics from our ubber fun President's Day BBQ out in HI Kai!!

Thank you, Rach, Greg, Booty, Mr.Starr, Amy and Ashley! We had a BLAST!! Can't wait for our next get together :)



Us cruising by the pool...


me and donks ;)


awww... Rach & Greg


Happy Belated Birthday, Shawn!!