The "catch" of a lifetime

Lohena's first fishing experience

Marcus' first catch...ever!

A catch Marcus did all by himself. (He caught 4 that day!)

 

In sequence

For Christmas this year, all Marcus asked for was a fishing pole. What 3 yr old asks for that? Well, he got his wish, a Buzz Lightyear pole to be exact, among many other things, and he made us all proud with his very first catch. While Lohena ate all the bait, my brother Kahi and Marcus patiently awaited for that single, most-fulfilling "bite". I couldn't believe how calm and focused he was when it came down to it. Kahi gave him instructions and he listened and followed. Granted the fish were so small, but the experience and memories were huge and will last a life time. Thank you uncle Kahi for taking us, we will never forget.

Mrcus says he needs to take his daddy back and teach him how to fish. :O)

Happy Day Marcus!

Since we've been back in Hawaii all the kids want to do is be outside. So this year we were so excited to celebrate Marcus' 3rd birthday outdoors. Marcus was so excited for his "happy day" we decided to have a Toy Story party at Moanalua Gardens. It is a perfect park nestled off the main road, in a perfect

location to let kids run free. Set on acres of open land, there is a little pond filled with ducks and koi fish.

Although we were a month late in celebrating, we came through and pulled it together. All week it rained, first time since we've been home and I thought just my luck. But it turned out to be a gorgeous day! Everything was perfect, all of our friends came and we had great local food from Pat's Piggery. We played games, feed the fish, had a Pinata (that I made) and a cool Buzz lightyear cake that Cam and I stayed up late making! It was perfect, except poor little Marcus woke up with a fever, and was not a very happy guy the whole day. He is much better now though.

Thank you all for celebrating with us!