Bluegrass music in Hawaii

Yesterday Guy & I went to a baby's 1st birthday party. You may have heard me share before but 1st birthdays are a big thing in Hawaii. Josh's own 1st birthday party had close to a 1,000 people.

This 1st birthday though is blessed with musical families on both sides (mom & dad). Here the guest were treated to "bluegrass" music ... in Hawaii! Oh the sounds made me think of Jon West who used to work in the Fuller Housing office with me.

Paddling Canoe on Waikiki Beach

My sister Monica and her son David "Hoku" came for a visit. They live on the neighbor island and since Hoku was on fall break like Josh they decided to spend a few days with us.

We enjoyed a day at Waikiki Beach with my dad. Here are the kids in the canoe coming back from catching waves. My dad is a canoe captain and loves taking his grandkids out. If you're here for a visit you'll have the chance to give canoeing a try.

Here is Pohai sleeping in the wagon under the coconut tree at Waikiki Beach. ... Just another day in paradise!

Video Games

Josh loves having his brother-in-law Michael around. Here they are challenging one another in a video game. Isn't Josh's expression, so Josh?

Maicah has his own "pretend" controller and thinks he's playing with them.

Sherri taking a walk in the neighborhood

Here is Sherri taking Maicah for a wagon ride. Maicah got this wagon for his 2nd birthday from my sister Tracie.

Church @ the Theatres

After 3 months of attending church at our main location, we've decided to begin attending the churchplant near our house. It's New Hope Windward. It's very convenient since we live on the windward side of the island. It's a nice community church that's growing close to 1,000 people. The church meets in the local Signature Theatre before the theatre opens at 12 noon. The Kaneohe churches are very grass roots and do a lot of joint efforts in ministry.

Lori working part-time at Pac Rim

Well after giving "stay @ home mom & wife" a try, I am back to work part-time. I missed working ... can you believe I said that? I realize I am the type that enjoys working. Don't get me wrong - I LOVE our grandkids so when Sherri asked to not work so that she could concentrate on her school it was a perfect opportunity for me to work part-time. On the days Sherri doesn't have school she watches the kids and on days she is at school I am with the kids. It's a blessings to have both worlds.

The only thing is my husband is my boss at work and at home. Only kidding - I enjoy working with him and helping him to accomplish what God has called him to do.

Lori & Women's Ministry

Tonight is the last of a 6 week lesson on "Bad Girls of the Bible". I've been attending the Women's Bible Study @ our church. It hosts around 250 women every Thursday. The good thing is you stay with your group (table) of 10-12 women every week throughout the year. That's helps to get to know those in your group. It's been a good experience transitioning back into a Bible study. We are still praying though which New Hope location will be our home church. There's something in me that misses a smaller group gathering.