Justin, my brother Jason, his girlfriend Scarlett, their two kids Isis & Nahiku, and I went on a short hike at Kipuka Puaulu, a bird park just outside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. When we returned to our cars, we discovered that Scarlett’s truck had been broken into (grrr!). Fortunately, though, the thieves only took […]
Feb 26, 2008
Isis and Nahiku, Hilo
We got to hang out with our niece (Isis), nephew (Nahiku), and their parents, Jason (Gemma’s brother) and Scarlett, during their group playtime. Babies everywhere!
Feb 21, 2008
Golf at Kuki’o, Kona
Gemma, her mom (Fely), her step-dad (Richard), and I played the 10-hole short course at Kuki’o. From the Kuki’o site: “…created by famed golf course designer Tom Fazio, this short course includes ten quality par three and par four holes allowing front and back play or serving as a warm up run before attacking the […]
Jan 31, 2008
Baby Amelia, Las Vegas
Justin’s brother Brandon and his wife Annie gave birth to their second child at 11:31pm on January 30th. Her name is Amelia and she is healthy & beautiful. Aside from sweet little Amelia, the other people in the photos are (in order of appearance): Brandon (Justin’s brother), Aidan (Brandon and Annie’s first born), Stephanie (Justin’s […]
Jan 29, 2008
Basketball Game 2, Las Vegas
Justin & his dad Bob played in another church basketball game. They wore green jerseys this time (Bob is still number 24, and Justin is still number 6). Their team won 68-57!
Jan 29, 2008
Basketball Game 1, Las Vegas
Justin & his dad Bob played in a church basketball game. They are wearing white jerseys (Bob is number 24, and Justin is number 6). Their team lost 48-62.
Jan 20, 2008
Mr. Churro, Los Angeles
Mr. Churro is located on Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles. If you are in the area, you must have a churro here.
Jan 20, 2008
La Golondrina Cafe, Los Angeles
La Golondrina Café, located on Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles, is famous for it’s yummy Mexican food. Our friend Dillon (a.k.a. Dee-ron) ordered a side of serenade with his dinner (“Besame Mucho”).
Jan 20, 2008
Olvera Street, Los Angeles
Olvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, and is otherwise known as the birthplace of the City of Angels. Having started as a short lane, Wine Street, it was extended and renamed in honor of Agustin Olvera, a prominent local judge, in 1877. There are 27 historic buildings lining Olvera Street, […]
Jan 20, 2008
Arclight Theatre, Hollywood, California
The ArcLight Hollywood is a 14-screen multiplex located at 6360 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, California. We watched No Country For Old Men. If creepy bad guys and gore bother you, you shouldn’t watch this movie. Gemma falls into that category and ended up having to close her eyes through most of it. On the way […]