1st Annual Chili Cookoff!

Everyone had a great time! We enjoyed different types of Chili and Cornbread. It was delicious.
We want to thank all of you who participated!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

See you on April 3, 2009 our next Aloha Friday Activity...
"The Sealing Keys...the Priesthood Restored"

Wahiawa Wahines Represent

The Great Aloha Run

February 16, 2009

It started off as a New Years goal or was it a nightmare?

We had only one month to train and Alison cheered me on all the way!

Alison Bishop, Beth Rodrigues and I walked only once a week together and the rest of the time we were on our own training schedule. Which for me...was not much! haha

The start of the race...Hannah, Moana, Alison, Beth and Emma

After the start Emma and Hannah was no where to be seen. The three of us walked the entire race with a good pace. We stopped to smell the roses...at Watanabe Florist!

Volunteers came out to cheer for the runners.

...or maybe they were there just for Beth? In any case, that helped all of us stay pumped up! Thank you volunteers!

The race started at 0700

About an hour later we were under Nimits at 4 miles. Of course there was a potty break with a line of 15 minutes or sooooo. So make sure to deduct that from our time!

The street leading to Kaiser clinic where I work. But noooo, no detours!

Go girls go! Where almost there!

Alison walking through the final stretch! The finish line just ahead!

Yes! We did it! 8 miles walking in approximatly 2hrs and 35min (minused the bathroom break) LOL

Until next year....

Oh yah, I think I have something else planned next year. Shucks!

Ward Homecoming Valentine's Dance

Ward Homecoming Theme

"And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.

Moses 7: 18

Since our ward homecoming was scheduled during Valentine's weekend our activities leader thought it would be most appropriate and fun to have a dance. Not a typical dance just for sweethearts to enjoy, but for the entire 'ohana to be gathered together in one heart and one mind.

The decor was simple yet beautiful and it set the mood for a fun Valentines evening. We thank Emma Thomas and the RS sisters who decorated the night before.

A variety of songs for all ages were selected so that everyone could participate. The music man, Ardie Kepo'o graciously set-up his equipment and was our DJ for the night.

The salsa and merengue dance was taught by Andres and Maggie Advincula. The Ramos' and the Ferguson's came out the night before to learn the steps and to help get the dance started.

Here's a list of some of the songs that we all enjoyed:

The Chicken Dance

Hokey Pokey

Salsa

Merengue

Cupid Shuffle

Macarena

Electric Slide

Cha Cha Slide (Casper Slide)

LIMBO

YMCA

and much more!

As you will see from the pictures there were little need for chairs. Most of the evening everyone "wen buckaloose" on the dance floor.

"Kepo'o Sounds"

Brother Ardie Kepo'o pumping it up during the night!

Of course!

We started off with the Chicken Dance for the kids! There were no shy kids in the house tonight.
Daniel, Matthew, Nathalie, Shenny, McKenzie, and Sydney were the first to hit the dance floor.

Shawn and Raegan showing us how it's done!

Frank Akhay with baby girl Ramos just hanging out.

Our ward missionaries Elder Hatch and Elder Neider enjoying the music along with Manu Laumatia

Jacob and Benson feeling the music.

Shantel showing Nathan a few steps too.

Crystal Bowen with daughter Kaya enjoying the refreshments.

Future chorus girls lining up to do their dance

Can you guess what dance they're doing?

You guessed right! The MACARENA

The Cha Cha Slide (Casper)

Centerpieces by Emma Thomas

YMCA!

Frank feeling the music.

Andres and Maggie Advincula teaching us how to do the Salsa and Merengue!

We got proof! Matt Ferguson does dance!

Can't hide from Maggie! She dragged bishop to the dance floor.

Grandma Stella with all the goodies!

Oooohhh Yah! It's LIMBO time!

Frank giving it a try while Daniel and McKenzie holding the bar (looks like a broom stick)

Matt Hicks bending real low

Check out Andres...he's done it before!

Emma and friend Kevin showing us how it's really done

Matthew Radik and Manu Laumatia still in the game

Gary Lancaster hanging on...

Oh amigo, you're out!

Kevin was the winner among the guys!

Donna Spix was the winner among the women!

Fantastic effort everyone!

The children show us that they can do it too!

Yeah Daniel

Go McKenzie

That how to do it Raegan

Both Daniels want to give it a try.

Sydney went under on all fours!

Who says the DJ can't dance?

The original village people doing YMCA

Matthew, Manu & Ardie

The kids caught on really fast!

Check out those moves

The photographer taking a break to join in on the fun!

Jean and Roberta reminiscing on their early years when they "tore up the dance floor".

Beth it's okay. Tony won't mind if you strut your stuff.

Matthew,Bishop & James taking a break. But I don't think James needed a break...he never got started huh? haha

Obedience and sacrifice. The life of a missionary :)

Kevin Guerrero "looking good" for his sweetheart! Kevin you should've joined Pam on the dance floor! He is still glowing since his recent baptism.

Manu and Amber showing their moves!

Daniel got moves too!

Beth and I joining in to do the cupid shuffle

Jarom and Manu learning new dance steps.

I love it when the youth show us the latest dances.

Geeeeee Alison...you got camera happy when I was on the dance floor huh?

Ku'uipo doing at least one dance before heading to Europe. Ku'uipo and Manu Laumatia always at each activity to support the ward.

Future DJ's Amber and Sydney

How low can you go?

The Hick's enjoyed Valentines together!

The teens got all the latest moves.

Kealani and cousin from Laie (actually from New Zealand)

Follow Maggie!

Now follow Moana...

actually don't follow Moana...she doesn't know what she's doing.

I love it! Jenilee and Emma doing their thang!

Matthew and Rui Radik taking a break.

Natalie and Nathan having fun.

Fara-Moana and Manuele...what dance is that?

Daniel? Maybe this is after the Limbo

Maybe not...all the other kids are on the floor too!

I guess they wanted to mop the floor.

Frank giving it a try.

Bishop Peter Bishop throwing daughter Sydney in the air!

Looks like the blind leading the blind...hmmm

The couple's dance

Emma and Kevin

Kevin and Serena

Frank and Moana

Manu and Hannah

Charne and Benson

Charne and Jacob

Jenilee with her two little ones Natalie and Nathan
Matt Ferguson and princess Mckenzie

Newlyweds Nainoa and Kealani Makaiwi

Manuele and Ku'uipo Laumatia.

Kevin and Pam Guerrero

Kevin with daughter Amber

Andres Advincula and daughter Shenny

and with daughter Shantel

Maggie Advincula and Shawn

Frank Akhay and princess Pualaha'ole

Amy Lancaster and Cameron

Matthew and Amanda Hicks

Emma and Kevin

Beth Rodrigues with son Daniel

Hannah and Benson

Rui and Matthew Radik

Stella and Ardie Kepo'o

Serena and Kevin

Jacob and iPod shuffle

Makaiwi's

Gary and Amy Lancaster

Ramos'

Maggie and Andres Advincula

Jenilee and Matt Ferguson

Donna and Karl Spix

Alison and Peter Bishop

Frank and Moana Akhay

Mahalo to all of you who made this night a huge success! I'm sure everyone who attended had an awesome time. I know Frank and I sure did!

Please be sure to join us at our next Aloha Friday!

March 6th, 2009 @ 6:30pm for our

Chili and Cornbread Cookoff!!!

See you in a couple of weeks.

A hui hou kako malama pono

Until we meet again, be good & take care!

Aloha