Making Memories

Someday, I'm going to tell my grandkids, that I raced canoes around every island. 

Life is an adventure! Make yours memorable.

Happy Aloha Friday!

Love always,

Maile

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Adrenaline Rush!

It's only Wednesday but my body and mind are racing with such excitement about my teams first big race.

I want my kids to have this kind of fire and energy in their lives to. Only if it were contagious ;) How do I share this excited, "to be alive" emotional state? 

Talking about it apparently doesn't help and asking them to come watch the event would be more torturous for me than them. 

Light a fire and ignite passion. It's my mission in this life, just need to figure out how to do it for those I care so much about. 

This life is amazing, and as I type this, I can feel my heart pounding with such joy. 

I send you love and light! May your days be filled with joy and nights with contentment for a happy life. Breathe the moments!

Love always,

Maile

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It's all downhill from here!

Half way through this week!

Shorter week, means squeezing more in, over fewer days.

Somehow it will all get done! Happy moments spent with friends and family is carrying me through the week and looking forward to seeing them again, makes those special moments even sweeter! 

Wishing you an amazing week!

Love and Aloha,

Maile

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Three day weekend is pau!

Tuesday kicks off a short week. Sleep early, dream big, wake up to a new day and be grateful for an amazing life!

Love and Aloha,

Maile

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Wish Days!

Everyday is wish day! (Btw photo...Happy birthday wishes to my uncle!)

You don't have to wait for your birthday to make a wish. Light a candle and make a wish anytime you want. Even easier, wish upon a star. 

Wishing is channeling your dreams and focusing them to a single thought or desire. When you can say it in a single breath, it makes it even easier for you to manifest your dream. 

Never stop dreaming, or wishing. Life can be as amazing as you want it to be. But it does start with a single wish. Then tomorrow, you can wish for it again, and keep wishing until it comes true. 

When you think about it, wishing really is goal setting, but it sounds less magical and fun when you say it that way ;)

I believe you can do anything you put your mind to. What you focus on is what will come into your life. So focus on lots of great opportunities and watch them arrive. 

I hope all your wishes come true. Dream big! 

Love and Aloha,

Maile

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Friends Forever

You never know who will come into your life or why. The bigger picture always reveals itself when you are ready. 

Celebrate all your life's moments, and achievements, you earned it! Today marks 16 years of marriage to one of my best friends. It's been a day of celebrating our lovely family and friendship. 

I'm blessed to have such wonderful friends who make my journey amazing. 

I wish you and me an amazing journey!

Love Always,

Maile

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Full Moon Magic

Tonight was unexpectedly delightful. I seriously had no idea a few minutes would quickly turn into a few hours. 

Sometimes, if you just go with the flow, the magic of the universe will take you someplace special. 

Life is full of surprises! Friends make every day amazing! Love to all my friends and family. You mean the world to me <3

Love and Aloha,

Maile

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Aloha Summer Vacation!!!

Finally it's the last day of school!

I know my kids are excited! I'm excited to! 

They don't know it yet, but I have plans for them. I really want them to have a good summer vacation. 

Rest is great, but a summer of family activities and fun outings will make it memorable. 

Favorite part, not waking up early for school. I have no problem getting myself up when I have to, but getting my two boys up, fed, dressed, packed, and out the door was exhausting! Yeah Summer!!!

Happy Aloha Friday :)

Love Always,

Maile

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Graduation

It's graduation season, leis and mylar balloons are everywhere. 

I was surprised with a text message from my son this morning, "Mom, it's my graduation ceremony at 8:30am, can you bring a lei?" 

Unfortunately, I got the message at 8:30am and raced straight from a morning beach workout and was shocked to see a full blown graduation ceremony. 

Holding lei's and balloons, parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles surrounded the kids who were sitting in rows on the grassy field. 

There were a few song performances by the graduating class, several commencement speeches and lots of awards and photo opportunities for parents wanting to document this momentous occasion of graduating elementary school!!!

Elementary school?!? Okay, I admit, I didn't get the memo about this graduation ceremony at all. My son couldn't find the piece of paper that he was supposed to give me a week ago, and I didn't think it would be anything more than his teachers having a class party. That's tomorrow btw, and I had to whip up a dessert at the last minute without much notice for that either.

I understand, it's the end of the school year, kids have worked hard and their only thoughts are about summer vacation. 

My grade school years are long over, but I swear we never had such a fancy send off! It was more about watching the clock on that last day of school, waiting for the final bell to ring in the official start of summer vacation! 

Actually, I honestly can't wait for summer, I hate waking up early for school ;p

Happy wishes for your Thursday!

Love and Aloha,

Maile

@mailemmm

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Go with the flow

Some days have their own energy and they don't care what is on your to do list. 

As the forever optimist, I'm willing to experience a new adventure! 

Twists and turns are what make our journey interesting. I hope your life is a real page turner!

Love and Aloha,

Maile

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Live Your Life With Purpose And Watch It Bloom!

Life is never perfect and you can only hope and do your best. As long as you keep getting up and moving forward, you are always a step closer to wherever you really want to be. 

Many blessings for an amazing week! 

Love and Aloha,

Maile

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Dancing in the rain!

I Love Hula in Kailua was a bit rainy and had our halau relocated under a slightly dryer garage. It was a fabulously splashy and fun event!

We all laughed, smiled and danced! What an honor it is to learn and share a beautiful art.

I am beyond grateful for the love and support of my hula sisters. I am honored to be a part of such a special family.

Hope you did something you loved this weekend. Wishing you many blessings.

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Life is Messy! Get Dirty!

Dip your toes in the sand! Love every moment of your life! If you can't smile through it, then make a change. Life is way to short to be unhappy.

Sending you lots of smiles :)
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Too Early

5:30am on Saturday, too early. Sweet dreams!
Wishing you a great weekend!
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Happy Aloha Friday!

The end of another week has arrived again. My boys are so excited as the days left in the school year is counting down fast. I'm excited about that too!

Wishing you many blessings always.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Reach for you dreams!

The life you want is waiting for you. Don't be afraid to go after it!
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Wednesday Wishes!

A beautiful night to dream. With only a sliver of moonlight, the stars are shining brighter.
Wishing you a beautiful Wednesday!

Love and Aloha,
Maile
@mailemmm
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Share the Aloha

This past weekend I volunteered some of my time to participate with the Hawaii Adaptive Paddling Association (HAPA).

A blessing more for me and my fellow paddlers and volunteers. I'm not sure the correct terminology if its disabled, handicapped or in need of special assistance, but each of these special guests lit up and came so filled with life when they were in the canoe and then out on the ocean.

I welled up with tears so many times throughout the day, to see and hear their excitement. They beamed all day with such pure joy that I am truly grateful for the experience.

A life of service is a rewarding life. I'm grateful that I have such a wonderful life, business, and friends that I can help to create joy in their lives. A blessing and an honor to help others.

Wishing you many blessings always.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Generations

I love being a mom! I love being a daughter and watching my mom transform into a happy grandmother.

Someday, I look forward to being a happy grandmother to and am excited to watch the next generation add to our family tree. Not too soon, but someday :)

Hope you had a lovely weekend with your ohana. Wishing you a beautiful new week!

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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Title: Mom

No one said being a mom would be easy, but it is worth it! Happy Mother's Day to all the great mom's in this world!
Love and Aloha,
Maile
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May Day Aloha

Kainalu Elementary May Day 2013 was such a fabulous event. Perpetuating the spirit of the rich Hawaiian culture is a tradition passed from generation to generation.

My memories of participating in these events were very happy and so much fun and this generation of kids revived those memories. They danced and sang with such enthusiasm! I could feel the nostalgia of my own childhood.

I love seeing my own children participating in these events and am a little sad thinking this might be our last one.

I don't think they do May Day events at Kailua Intermediate or Kalaheo High School anymore. It's unfortunate!

I snapped a few hundred photos, of course, and will look forward to my nephews May Day events. Until then, Wishing you a very lovely Mother's Day weekend!

Love and Aloha,
Maile
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May Day Aloha Friday

Finally celebrating May Day at Kainalu Elementary on Aloha Friday! My son, Malu, along with several amazing kids were nominated to participate as part of the May Day Royal Court.

As a parent of a May Day Court, (kahili bearer), we all volunteered our time to set up the stage today and helped in other ways to create this big event. Costumes, food, decorations and so much more.

I made the program this year, and after many revisions, 500 copies will be printed, folded, and passed out tomorrow to all the attendees.

This will be our last year at Kainalu Elementary. We have enjoyed this school and look forward to the next journey at a new school this fall.

Wishing you a very Happy Aloha Friday!

Love Always,
Maile
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Stay up late and make a wish.

The stars are so beautiful shining in the clear night skies.
Hoping all your dreams come true!
Love Always,
Maile
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Puppy Love

Did you pet your dog today?
Some days are harder than others, and whenever I'm stressed, no one makes me smile faster than my dog.

Hugs are great, but unconditional love from your pets, it's pure magic.

I truly believe animals heal our spirits. If I could have my own zoo of pets, I would. Maybe someday, until then, I'm happy enough with just one.

Happy Wishes for your Wonderful Wednesday!
Love Always,
Maile
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Life with kids and a dog...

Spoiled kids...
Just because it was Boys Day, my kids expected gifts. It's my fault, I have been spoiling them with too many gifts for each little holiday and of course birthday's and Christmas.

They are older now and I thought I would be a little more practical. Slippers!

Ever since we adopted our dog Ginger, we have been losing slippers almost monthly. Grrrrr!!!

She will chew up anything. Yesterday I scolded her for taking the swim fin and biting into it. Ugh!

Besides the dog, my boys don't even want to wear slippers or shoes most of the time, and often track in dirt into our house. The dog already leaves muddy paw prints all over my floors, I don't need the boys adding to it.

This is why I no longer have carpet. My other house had white carpet, believe me, I have learned my lesson. Kids and dogs plus white carpet don't mix!

House slippers are a funny thought for our family, but I am desperate for cleaner floors. I gave everyone a pair and we will see how long it lasts.

Honestly if they just wear something on their feet and are better about wiping their dogs paws, they would mop the floor a lot less.

Someday they will learn. Until then, I'm just hoping the dog doesn't eat these new slippers.

The joys of family with a dog. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead.
Love Always,
Maile
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Fly the Fish!

In a house full of boys, they have made certain I did not forget that it's Boy's Day today.

Fish are flying, and a little Cinco de Mayo, taco dinner with the ohana is planned. Love our melting pot of culture in Hawaii.

I may even make malasadas (for my Portuguese boys) filled with ice cream...or not...maybe margaritas instead :) yum!

Cheers to a happy Sunday!
Love Always,
Maile
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Weekend Love

Indulge your sense of enjoyment!
Every precious moment is yours, live it to its fullest. And smile :)
Love Always,
Maile
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Weekend!!!

We made it! Whew! This was a super busy week for me. I hope yours was fabulous! Wishing you a relaxing and fun weekend!
Love Always,
Maile
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Almost The Weekend!!!

Wishing you a beautiful Aloha Friday!
Love Always,
Maile
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Lei for you :)

May Day love and aloha to share always,
Maile
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Aloooooha!!!

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