So that you can see what I'm talking about :)

Is it possible to have eaten too much Kalua Pig and smoked pork?  I never thought so before, but after this weekend I have changed my mind.  Aunty Alice and Uncle Steve provided lots of ono grinds at their Luau, and made my girls realize that smoked pork really is the best food on the planet...besides Saimin (of course).  :-9  Love my local girls!

Here are a few pictures from the weekend -

Guests of Honor, and their 'ohana (missing RuthAnne and Stacy).  Uncle Steve and Aunty Alice have been a part of my life for over 20 years, and I love them like family!

 Just my beautiful little family...getting ready for the day, and to celebrate Uncle Steve and Aunty Alice - their commitment to each other and the great accomplishment of being married 50 years.

Recaido's (notice how excited and happy Noah is?)  :-D

Ken & Marilyn - such a pleasure to be with them again!

Walt & Lorraine, who celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss this year!!!  Way to go!!  :)  Such a sweet, sweet, couple.

And on to the concert, which was a SMASHING success!!!  It was SO awesome - to be at the Four Seasons (I had never set foot on the property before), and to take in the beauty of the resort.  The outdoor amphitheater is set in somewhat of a "bowl" which was great protection from the wind blowing strong that night.  The sitting areas were much like a theater, where the levels made viewing  great from pretty much anywhere.  The chamber orchestra (strings only) started with Bach's "Air" from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BMV1068, which was fitting - the whole experience of the beauty in the surroundings and the beauty in the music made me take a deep breath, close my eyes, listen, and hear.  They went on to perform Tchaikovsky and Mozart before bringing KOHALA to the stage.  And oh, what an amazing experience that was!  KOHALA on its' own is such a pleasure to listen to, but with the addition of the orchestra in the background it became nothing short of breathtaking.  I would like to say it took the experience from 2D to 4D; added so much depth and feeling to the songs we already know and love.

Dad, Charles, and Uncle Rupert doing what they do, and for the first time, while being accompanied by an orchestra!

 

Dad - a lifelong dream realized. 
You may want to check out his blog - http://blogs.myspace.com/chasrecaidoproject

The girls are back to school today - can't believe Spring Break has come and gone already.  Glad to get them back in to routine, and felt comfortable being in the hustle and bustle of the morning - getting ready for school, packing lunches, etc.  Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!

Love,

Mrs. C