Memorial Weekend

We spent the weekend paying respect to those who sacrificed their lives to defending ours.
Went to see the MIGHTY MO where WWII ended (signed documents on ship to declare the end). We also toured all the area (except Arizona memorial because it is under renovations)
It was a great weekend to start the summer holiday season. It was busy for the entire 2 months we were on break.

hawaiian culture school

Hawaiian culture school was really interesting. Cannon got to help clean out the pond from debris to help save the new hatchlings.
This tree with huge fruits on it is very unique.
The fruit was too heavy for the branches so it eventually adapted and the fruit grows on the main part of the tree now. It is the only tree to flower and have fruit at the same time.

Horses and zoo adventures

Cannon's 1st and 2nd 5K races!!!

Miss Cannon amazed participants and spectators racing in 5K races this summer. She is a very strong little girl.
Her sisters have better their times this summer as well. Looking forward to cross country team soon.

School finale'

This was a very exciting school year (2009-2010). The girls had GREAT teachers (and not just for Hawaii....for anywhere!) Our kindergarten teacher had a masters and taught for the DOD system. Every kid in her class was above the national standard and CANNON was doing 2nd grade level work....so she was amazing.
Sorenna had a newer teacher with a lot heart. Sorenna had exactly what she needed to push herself to do harder work. She is doing 6th grade work, but I still KNOW she is capable of so much more...she is just very creative and kind-hearted .....she will find her motivation and hit the stars very soon. THORIN had the best teacher ever. She knew Thorin could coast through the harder work and really pushed her to her own limits!
Thorin WON a statewide contest for the University of Hawaii's science dept.
She got a backpack full of goodies and presented an award at the university to congratulate her! I was so excited for her.
CANNON graduated in the top of her Kindergarten class even though in most states she would have still been in PRESCHOOL! No holding back the girls.
I am going to miss the teachers who moved. Good thing FACEBOOK lets me talk to them while they move around. Maybe we will see them again some day soon!