Joy In The Journey

And That's The Way It Was 

2005 Happenings

Top Row:
1. Sept: Averie and Jason enjoy fun in the sun in Mexico.
2. May: Caris on stage as “Hedy LaRue” in “How to Succeed in Business.”
3. Dec: A, B, and C hamming it up for the camera.
4. Oct: Homecoming Princess Caris and her escort; Proud Daddy Charlie.

Middle Row:
1. July: Double Shaka Tiki designed by Wes Johnson, owner of House of Tiki where Pua begins a new job with wonderful people who “Live Aloha”.
2. Aug: With the help of her sister Lokelani, and her brother Lono, Pua attends her
family reunion in Hawaii, where ALL 12 siblings are gathered together for the first time.
3. Feb: We bid a tearful goodbye to our beloved Shanahan; lost to cancer at 6 years. She was much loved, is very missed, and will always live on in our hearts.
4. Jan: Charlie and Pua celebrate 25 years together.

Bottom Row:
1. May: Bryson receives the first ever “Golden Shoe Award” for having the dubious honor of being the only student to ever have a shoe thrown at them in class by a teacher. We were :::ahem::: SO proud.
2. Mar: In an attempt to heal our broken hearts from the loss of Shanny, we visit the local Animal shelter and fall in love with a sweet little puppy. We welcome her into our world, name her “Ellie”, and she in turn, loves us right back.
3. Dec: Caris and Mitch help choose a Christmas tree.
4. Dec: Averie receives news that she’s been accepted to Chapman University for Spring transfer, where she’ll pursue dual degrees in English and Theatre.


May ALL Your Days Be Filled With
Special Joys, Happy Memories, Top Shelf Tequila
& All of Life’s Good Blessings


Mele Kalikimaka e Hau’oli Makahiki Hou
With Much Aloha,
Charlie, Pua, Averie, Caris, Bryson & Ellie