June 24, 2013 to July 17, 2013

We've had a lot of fun with u-pick this summer.

Cashel knows the good cherries require some climbing.

Peter's first movie theater experience: Monsters University.  He loved the movie, but wasn't into the sitting still and being quiet part of the deal.

Summer fun in the backyard.  It may be time to upgrade to a larger kiddie pool. 

 Blueberry eating picking!

Getting ready to go on at one of their last shows before competition.

 Another la'i skirt in progress - this one specifically for competition (so it had better be good!).

I had a great helper!

 Sibling sleepover

Peter wrote his name!

May 27, 2013 to June 23, 2013

Up to no good

 

Carnival at the local community center to support Relay for Life.  Peter was a pro at this field goal game.

 

Rock Band time!

Hula season is coming

Strawberry picking time at  River Bend farms

 The kids were berry-picking machines

 We also visited opening day at Detering Orchards, and enjoyed a hay ride...

 ...and this awesome apple launcher.

 

 Last day as a first grader!  Every kid had one of these clips that were used on a daily behavior chart.  Cashel earned a jewel each day she was extra, extra good!

We're going to miss Maestra Screen!

 Saying a summer goodbye to her friends Brooke...

 ...and Amaya

Mom got a crash course in making traditional la'i (ti leaf) skirts.  The leaves get de-boned and trimmed to size, tied onto a length of rope, and then shredded.

 Cashel's skirt took 100 leaves.

 

 10 hours and 10 green fingers later, here's the finished product!

 Dad got the kids a cricket lollipop.  

 Peter declared that he would eat the cricket...

 ...Cashel, not so much.

 In the end, they both tried it but decided the cricket didn't taste so great.  We're so proud of our adventurous eaters!

 The Halau performed at a Ho'ike (show) in Ashland, at Grizzly Peak Winery.  It's good practice for the upcoming competition in Sacramento.

 The girls performed their group kahiko (ancient style) hula about King Kalakaua.  Check out those la'i skirts!

 Cashel also performed her solo kahiko about Queen Liluoukalani.

She also did her solo 'auana (modern style) about the beauty of Lahaina, Maui.

 

 

 And finally the group 'auana about Waikoloa, another beautiful spot on Maui.

 All the dancers did a great job!

 Post-ho'ike dinner at the Black Bear Diner.