2009 – AlohaGentry

Happy 50th Anniversary Russ and Sylvia

Friday, 11 Sep 2009

Russ and Sylvia celebrating their 50th Anniversary at The Halekulani on Waikiki beach with Nicola, Lisa, and Matt.

It was a lovely evening and a good time was had by all.

Suzie, We Love and Miss You

Wednesday, 02 Sep 2009

Today is a sad day for us.

Our beloved Suzie is now with God.

She was a devoted friend and companion.

Suzie, we love and miss you.
Suzie

04 Oct 1995 – 02 Sep 2009

The Tom Miller Band

Saturday, 15 Aug 2009

JFK Class of 79 presents:

The Tom Miller Band

Some things never change!

JFK 79 Rocks!

JFK Class of 79 Reunion

Friday, 14 Aug 2009

JFK Class of 79 Reunion

After nearly three decades Papa returned to Seattle and reunited with his classmates from John F. Kennedy High School.

It was an amazingly fun weekend that went by too quickly.

Click to see the photos of the JFK Class of 79 Reunion.

Joy and the Jets

Sunday, 05 Jul 2009

Joy and the Jets

Mother’s helper Joy, transformed her convertible into a stage for the hottest new group in Kailua,

Joy and the Jets.

Happy Birthday Ella!

Sunday, 21 Jun 2009

Hooray! Ella is FIVE today.

It is hard to believe the years could pass so quickly. We are truly blessed – she is happy, healthy, full of love, and a wee bit of mischief.

Click to see the photos of Ella’s 5th Birthday party

Ella’s Morning Walk on Kailua Beach

Friday, 22 May 2009

Ahhhhh…to be young and in Hawaii – what more could a girl want?

Winter rains and blustery winds have finally given way to warm trade winds and sunny skies. Here Ella celebrates the return with an early morning walk on Kailua beach – before the heat of the day.

Early in the day the waves are small enough for Ella to go wading – she LOVES IT!

Happy Mother’s Day

Sunday, 10 May 2009

Happy Mother’s Day

Lucy’s Mother’s Day Note to Mama.

Father Daughter Dance

Saturday, 18 Apr 2009

Last evening Papa had the privilege of escorting Lucy to her first Father Daughter Dance.

The dance was held at the The Officers Club aboard Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Lucy wore a beautiful yellow dress, yellow hair band and white shoes that she and Mama had found for the occasion.

After dinner and a few twirls on the dance floor, Lucy told Papa: “I miss my family.” Once reunited, dancing resumed – this time in pajamas.

Running Jumping Laughing

Sunday, 22 Mar 2009

Last week Ella received a Passy-Muir valve.

Her bright purple Passy-Muir valve is a one-way valve that fits over her trach tube. It enables Ella to force air through her vocal cords and out her nose and mouth.

She only uses it for short periods, as she is still getting used to breathing out according to God’s original design.

Life on the Driveway

Monday, 16 Mar 2009

Auntie Shelley’s Birthday

Friday, 13 Mar 2009

Today is Auntie Shelley’s Birthday and we all wish we could be with her in Seattle to celebrate.

Always one for a party, Ella offers her traditional birthday toast “may you have many more scoops this year” with her favorite – Breyer’s Natural Vanilla. CHEERS!

Mother and Daughter Adventure

Saturday, 07 Mar 2009

The weekend is here again and Mum and Lucy are off on a special Mother and Daughter adventure. Their adventure began yesterday afternoon when they headed off to the J.W. Marriott Ihilani at Ko Olina.

The photo to the left is Lucy (less one front tooth) in front of the baby hammerhead shark pond. Have fun girls!

Lucy’s First Front Tooth

Friday, 06 Mar 2009

This morning Lucy said, “Papa, my front tooth came off of one of it’s hooks!” Shortly thereafter, she managed to get it off of the other hook.

Lucy, we LOVE your winning smile!

Sounds Like Ella

Thursday, 05 Mar 2009

Ella is continuing to make more and more sounds each day.

The Doctors are pleased with Ella’s vocalizing and have cleared her to continue. Thank you for your prayers.

Click on the image to the left to see the February 2009 imagery library.