Hapuna Beach

Hapuna Beach is half a mile long, and 200 feet wide. Fine golden sand slopes gradually into the ocean. We had a GREAT morning boogie boarding here!

Pololu Valley

We hiked Pololu Valley. It was so pretty! You descend 400 feet in less than 1/2 a mile! The switchbacks either have you facing the amazing sight of the coast, or the gorgeous valley. It wasn't too bad getting down. When we got to the bottom, we were surprised to find a playground, Hawaiian style! There were rope swings, tetter totters and a tire swing tied to enormous trees that were right on the shore. The beach is breathtaking, although not safe for swimming. The hike back up wasn't' too bad, but it does get your heart rate up!

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Snorkeling

We went to an amazing snorkeling place today! Kahalu'u Beach. Wow! Just hop in the super nice water (not too hot, not too cold, but just right) and take off. It's shallow and protected from the big waves. The water is crystal clear, so the second you put your face in the water you see all kinds of fish! And they are big and so colorful! There was even a turtle swimming there too. The kids loved it!

Friday

Today was Lauren's 8th grade promotion.

Congratulations! Your now on to high school!

Lauren being promoted

Lauren and Dad

Lauren and Mom

Lauren and Kaitlyn

Ok, I just have to say, how beautiful is she?

Enjoying Pat & Oscars after promotion

We ran up to the Elementary School this morning also to see Sydney get honor roll!

Thursday

Thursday was Sydney's 5th grade Promotion! She received the Presidential Award for Academics, which meant she was on honor roll each semester for 4th and 5th grade, and she received the Presidential Award for Citizenship, which meant she was chosen by her peers to receive that award. Way to go Sydney!

Sydney and her Promotion awards

Sydney's great teacher, Mrs. Papagolos

Sydney and Alexa

Julia, Sydney, Audrey and Abby. These girls were all in the same kindergarten class!

I couldn't find a picture of Julia in kindergarten, but here is Sydney, Abby and Audrey way back in kindergarten.

Sydney

Abby

Audrey

Sydney, Natalie and Lauren

Being promoted

Presidential Academic Award

Presidential Citizenship award

Also on Thursday was Kaycee's Chorus party at Mulligans. Sydney came too and got to be with some of her good friends from class. Kaycee said it was the best day ever, and now wants to do chorus every year (just so she can have this party at the end! :) )

Kaycee on the tea cups

Sydney and Kaycee on a ride

Mini golfing

Wednesday

Wednesday night was 8th grade Cosmic Night. Which means 8th grade party. There was a rock wall, laser tag, black lights, and a DJ to keep the kids dancing! I didn't want to embarrass Lauren too much by following her around taking pictures, so I ducked in and snapped a quick picture of the room, then went back to serving cookies and drinks!

Tuesday

Today was the 5th grade VS staff softball game

The 5th graders won!

Sydney waiting for her turn to bat.

Batter up!

Playing in the outfield!

Sydney's cheering section!