E4

Cadet Petty Officer 3rd class
It's Official! Congratulations to my son Kekai on his big promotion to E4 in the Kalaheo NJROTC.

He is really serious about a future in the military. As a young, young 4 year old, he was telling everyone, he wanted to grow up and fly jets in the military.

Now that he is participating in the Kalaheo NJROTC program, he thinks he may want to go into law instead. I'm not sure why he changed his mind, but as his mom, I can honestly say, I feel safer with him on the ground.

I'm proud of him no matter what he chooses to do, as long as he loves it.

Follow your passions and everyday of your life, you will live in your dreams.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Make Some Waves!

It's a brand new week, with another new day awaiting your unique talents.
Happy splashing ;)
Love Always,
Maile
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Family Days

Sunshine plus a free day to play at one of our favorite beaches, equals a great weekend!

We packed a cooler, and loaded up the boat and set out for a day of football, tuna sandwiches, swimming and probably not enough sun screen.

The tide was so low a helicopter could land on the sandbar. Usually underwater and only revealed at really low tides, my older son and I jogged out to the edges of the sandbar and stopped to explore lots of coral and an assortment of strange looking sea creatures, mostly sea cucumbers, eel, crabs, and quick darting shrimp.

We are all a little red and really tired, which is a good thing, as tomorrow is the start of a new week. A lot of rest to recharge us for Monday!

Hope your weekend was amazing!
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Saturday Wish Night!

Never worry that there are not enough hours in a day. When the sun goes down, the moon will light your path and the stars will guide you to your dreams ~Maile

Stay up late and make a wish ;)
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Born To Be Wild

Just don't tell their parents, although they might already know :)
Happy Weekend!!!
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Born To Be Wild
By AC/DC

Get your motor running
Head out on the highway
Looking for adventure
And whatever comes our way

Yeah darling, gonna make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space

I like smoke and lightning
Heavy metal thunder
Racing with the wind
And the feeling that I'm under

Yeah darling, gonna make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space

Like a true nature's child
We were born
Born to be wild
We can climb so high

Cadet Petty Officer 3rd Class

Congratulations to my son Kekai on his big promotion and special honor award. It was a great night recognizing the hard work of all the Kalaheo NJROTC graduates.

Happy Aloha Friday
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Magical Moonlight

Watching the moon rise high above the Mokulua Islands while gliding along the water as day turned to night. There is definitely something special about the magic hour of twilight on the eve of a full moon. A beautiful night to make a wish on a waxing moon.

Wishing you a magical Thursday.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Happy Wednesday

Halfway through the week, it's all down hill from here :)
Hope yours is amazing!
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Happy Week

Happiness comes from your heart, not from your circumstances. Make as many moments happy, it is really your choice.

Wishing you a very happy week.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Celebrations

Happy Birthday to my brother Mark. I will never forget how much we used to fight as kids, and love how we have become best friends as adults.

I laugh watching our children grow through those same childhood stages, and try to remember how our parents raised us. They are so lucky we turned out so great :)

Mahalo to all the wonderful mom's and dad's in this world raising good kids. It's definitely an adventure, but worth every moment.

Love always,
Maile
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Lucky to live Hawaii :)

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday.
Aloha,
Maile
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Happy Weekend

Finally the weekend! It has been a long week but absolutely wonderful and full of happy surprises. Wishing you a very happy weekend.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Friday!

I am actually excited to wake up at 5:30am! The weekend is so close I can taste it! Looking forward to seeing my family <3 Bike riding and long walks with my boys and celebrating my brother's birthday.
Happy Aloha Friday wishes to you.
Love Always,
Maile
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Synchronicity

I love watching the more experienced paddlers on the ocean. It's actually mesmerizing. The synchronicity is like a ballet on water.

It truly is about timing. I hear the same words from my kumu in hula. Timing in a group is key.

Funny how it relates to so many team activities. When everyone is simply in sync with each other its like a great performance, things happen and we could probably change the world when we are all in sync.

When great minds think alike and move to action as one, the world watches and moves to follow.

Sending love and light, pass it on and smile :-)

Love Always,
Maile
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Discover Yourself

Life is always changing, and in the evolution you discover yourself. I wish you and me an amazing journey full of wonderful discoveries.
Live the adventure!
Love Always,
Maile
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More Love

We must all be the change we want to see in the world. You are light, you are hope, you are love.

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Ohana

Love to my family and friends for helping celebrate Kamalu's Birthday.

I still can't believe he's 12 already! When I think about it in relation to how soon he will drive, graduate high school, go to college, it's all just a few years away.

Enjoy this life, love your family and friends, and make every day worth it. Cheers to the journey!

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Lazy Sunday Wishes

If this rain storm really arrives, I want to stay in bed and sleep ;)
I could really use the rest to recharge for the new week.
Wishing you a relaxing Sunday.
Aloha,
Maile
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Precious Moments

Time flies bye too quickly. Enjoy every precious moment!
Happy Weekend <3
Aloha,
Maile
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Happy Aloha Friday

I am so ready for the weekend! Hope your's is lots of fun :-)
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Its been a long twelve years

Life wouldn't be such a challenge without my boys, but they certainly make me laugh as much as they probably have made me crazy. I do love and appreciate them.

Children truly are a blessing. They teach me as much as I teach them. We are all growing up together it seems.

Hoping for many decades of fabulous birthday celebrations ahead!

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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No, No, Yes!

Not only is my dog smart, she is determined. No, does not always stop her from wanting something.

I'm exactly the same way. Ha ha!
And when all else fails...just show them your puppy dog eyes ;)

Right now, I am determined to get a good nights sleep! Sweet dreaming and happy Wednesday <3

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Blind Faith

I know it's all about the journey, seriously a road map would be helpful.

Just holding on and enjoying the ride, seems like the best option most of the time.

Hoping for smooth roads ahead for all of us.
Love always,
Maile
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Zzzzz

Smile before bed, you will sleep better ;)
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Love

I know how blessed I am to have so many amazing wonderful people in my life.

There are never enough hours in a day, or days in a week, to tell you all how much I miss you and appreciate you.

Until our worlds align and we see each other again, I send you my love and blessings and think of you always.
Forever in my heart <3
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Wish

I am fascinated with toadstools. Not only are mushrooms delicious, they help balance your mood, seriously powerful immune system boosters, and we have all heard the term magic mushrooms 0.o well, maybe.

As a girl, my favorite story was about fairies and their parties. You always knew they were close by if you found their toadstools. It was fun to imagine teeny tiny winged fairies dancing and sitting on the toadstools having a party in the garden.

Of course, the best part about finding the toadstools, is that you could make a wish and the fairies would grant it.

It's dream time, and my little garden might just be filled with fairies that are partying the night away. Well, it's the weekend. I want to stay up late and party to, except this excessive yawning and sleepy feeling just won't go away. The pillows are feeling extra comfy to, and I think I just need to rest my eyes for a few minutes.

Wishing you a happy weekend.

Love, hugs, and giggles.
Aloha,
Maile
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Happy Aloha Friday

Smile! It's almost the weekend!
Sending love and blessings always, and lots of warm sunshine.
Aloha,
Maile
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My life is a rainbow!

I am so grateful for everything that has led me to where I am today. Life is truly a complicated journey, filled with so many blessings.

Be open to every opportunity and allow your journey to take you to an even better place than you could imagine.

It has been my hardest lesson, is to stop asking how or when. Once I just began to let life unfold in its own magical way, rewards and blessings were easier to manifest.

Blow the clouds away and let the sun shine light your path. Rainbows are ahead, they always are. Sending light, love, and rainbows to you.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Birthdays

My youngest turning twelve feels like a milestone. No longer little kids, we are graduating elementary school and moving on to middle school this fall.

I'm reminded how precious time is and although I miss my boys younger ages, I am so proud of the young men they are becoming.

I won't ever forget their birthdays! I lovingly labored to bring them into this world, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

It really does take a village to raise a child and I send my sincerest gratitude to all my family and every wonderful teacher and all friends who help shape my children lives and guided them to be such great people.

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Dream Come True

Before dawn my alarm went off, and jumping out of bed, it was a chilly sixty-six degrees. That's what my iphone weather app said anyway. The trade winds blowing in the window, chilled me to my bones.

The thought of changing into a swimsuit and going to the beach, seemed insane. Forty-five minutes later, I was walking on the cold sand.

Fifteen minutes after that, I was paddling a canoe with six other lovely paddlers and being splashed with icy water.

It took another twenty minutes until my body was so numb from the adrenaline pumping through my system. Cold no longer mattered, I could only focus on my timing with my other paddlers and feel the pull of the canoe in the water.

It was only an hour, and we were back on shore. We wished each other a nice day and went on our separate ways.

I still can't believe that it all happened. Pinch me, I might still be dreaming. This is such a dream come true for me. I can't believe I waited so long to do things I love.

Don't wait like I did! Go out and live your dreams, even if you have to wake up a little earlier than normal, it will be worth it.

Wishing all your dreams come true!
Sending light and love always.
Aloha,
Maile
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Easter Fun

The Easter Egg hunters:

At age one, wants to taste everything. 

At age two, somewhat interested in the egg collecting game. 

At age three, prefer to chase the bugs and lizards in the grass instead of picking up eggs. 

At age four, egg hunting master. 

At age six through eleven, competitive egg hunting master, watch out all other kids! 

At age twelve, bored and too old. 

At age 16, re-invent the egg hunting game and increase difficulty level and make it cool again. Maybe. Well I did. 

Hope your Easter weekend was lovely! 

Our best wishes, from our family to yours!

Love and Aloha,

Maile

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