Class of 2010- Congrats Byron!

It was wonderful to see my youngest son graduate from Waimea High School last night! He finished his senior year with determination and emerging maturity. I am so proud of him and grateful to God!

A highlight of the really moving Graduation Exercise was seeing Keahi Tucker back at his alma mater. I have known Keahi since he was born. He is a close friend of my eldest son Aaron and was a member of Waimea's swim team. He now lives in Honolulu with his wife Barbie and 3 beautiful children.

The self-proclaimed slacker of the Class of 1992 addressed the Class of 2010 with one of the most relevant commencement speeches I have ever experienced.


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1992 Waimea High School alumni Keahi Tucker delivers the Commencement Address to the Class of 2010.

Christmas Hula Concert in Waimea

Sorry- I am not feeling well but here are a few videos from Byron's performances today!


Opening kahiko


Second Nature sings a spiritual acapella.


Wessai to wessai!


"Yesterday" on the 6 string uke...


Fun "Rocking Chair Hula"

After the show, the performers greeted the audience and exchanged good wishes.

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Oh yeah, here are my hatched Bettas- in the larvae stage- chasing and feasting on baby brine shrimp.

Surprise!

Tonight we surprised my youngest son Byron with a surprise party at his hula practice.

I got a chantilly cake from Thrifty Mart (light as a feather!) and our friend Linda O'Dell picked up and heated pizzas from Costco. Brother Steven helped me with the beverages and after Byron got over the shock, he helped serve everyone.

Here is Byron with long-time friend Kalama, Auntie Linda O'Dell, Auntie Margaret and brother Steven.

Of course, we had to take the "who's taller" picture. I no mo chance!

Happy 18th, Byron!


DJ, Kalama and Byron - Second Nature - chillin in the garage at Pakala... doin' what they love to do best.

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During the UH-Navy game a few weeks ago, I was looking for our friend Kelly from Waimea Valley who is a Navy cadet and cheerleader!. She was not at that game but her dad just shared pix of her from an earlier game.

See if you can spot her (like Waldo) at the Navy vs Army Football Game this Saturday at 9 or 9:30 am on CBS.  She has a new uniform for this game, so it will look a little different.
GO, KELLY!

My Baby

Tomorrow my baby turns 18.
Over the years, he has been a boy of many hairstyles.

Hauoli Lahanau, Byron! Your mom loves you and is proud of you!

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Byron - aka Ukuleleboi- aka Kupa'a.
Extraordinary fella, talented performer, well-grounded in the 6th sense, a mystery constantly unfolding.