'Ohana Pa'ina!

October 29th. We had a great turnout for our fundraiser. Here I am listening along with the crowd to great music. 

I gave a short speech and welcomed many new and long-time friends. 

Here I am with Councilmember Gary Okino. 

Thanks to Councilmember Okino, Councilmember Djou, Representative Saiki and everyone else who shared in our 'Ohana Pa'ina!

November 2, 2008

November 2, 2008

This was one of the most special weekends of our life -- Jennifer and I dedicated our sons, Z and Kona to God at New Hope Church service at Farrington High School. We praise God for the blessing he has given us and pray for wisdom and guidance to raise our sons. Thanks Pastor Wayne and staff for a great dedication service.

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2008

We celebrated Kona's first Halloween at a local mall this past week. Z collected choke candy while Kona remained laid back throughout the evening.

Baby Expo

October 18, 2008

We took Kona to the Baby Expo today -- he got to visit with Clifford the dog. He really enjoyed

soaking in the sights and never cried. It seemed to be a good mix of retail and educational displays.

Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School

October 18, 2008

Congratulations to Stevenson Middle School on a wonderful clean-up event today. Lots of volunteers including parents, children, Lion's Club, Todai University students to name a few. Lots of painting, planting of grass and plants. 

Here I am talking with Tom Heinrich the Manoa Neighborhood Board Chair who is always there to help. Kudo's to the Principal and all the staff, parents, students and other volunteers involved. The schools looks great!!

Central Union Fair

October 18, 2008

Z, Jennifer and Duke enjoying the Central Union Preschool Fair.

Aloha 'Aina Recycling Day 2008

October 11, 2008

Mahalo to Councilmember Ann Kobayashi and so many other folks (City and County of Honolulu, Representative Scott Nishimoto, Scott Saiki) for making this clean-up so successful. Rene Manso did great job getting us started in the morning. The rest of the day was more brute strength and a great effort by numerous volunteers.. Lots of rubbish was removed from McCully/Manoa/Kaimuki/Kapahulu areas.