KEIKI O KA AINA (CHILDREN OF THE LAND)

The Stars of "Hey, Cuz!"
From left to right--KALAU, KAUA, RYDER
(Photo courtesy of Silas Kaumakahia Aqui)

These are the children of tomorrow.  


Born just months apart of each other in 2010, they have all made a significant impact on and contribution to their respective parents (and, in the case of Kalau, an older sibling).  

From an epic tale begun years ago by patriarchs and matriarchs (great-grandparents Silas and Marion, for example, but surely others as well) and woven intricately like a tapestry taking on new patterns of its own with the heralding and the passing of each year, we come down to these newest and most welcome additions to the extended ohana.

We revel with each new "first" that each child experiences, and we hope beyond hope that mankind will choose wisdom over selfishness so that these beautiful, joyful, and adorable keiki o ka aina will have many years to explore, experience, build upon, contribute to, and be blessings and assets to their island as well as global communities.

In a world that has seemingly forgotten the intrinsic value of the "little things," may we members of our precious ohana always remember to honor, uplift, share wisdom with, 

and be grateful for our "little ones..."  

They are, after all, our closest earthly links to God and His angels.

So, without further ado, let's "listen in" on the current conversation that these three cousins are engaged in...

KAUA:  Chee, cuz!  It don't get bettah dan dis!

KALAU:  Dat hapa-haole babe at the next table was one good-lookin' wahine!  Shoulda got her stroller plate!

RYDER:  I got room fo' one mo' da kine shrimp tempura!  Well, mebbe...my stomach stahting to make noise.

HISTAMINE REACTION IN 3...2...1!

Walla Walla Nature Respite

"Hurry up!  

Take the shot already!  

I'm about ready to sneeze!"

STUCK ON HEIGHTS!

Ryan
Mt. Bishop
 San Luis Obispo

"Man, I gotta hand it to you...having Super Glue along on this hike was a great idea.  I feel really secure knowing my shoes aren't going anywhere."

"Tell me about it.  I shoulda worn gloves."

A SHAKA, BRAH! MOMENT

Ryan and Dylan Watanabe @ Wailua Falls, Kauai
(Photo courtesy of Amber)

"Wow, Dylan!  You're a load to carry!"

"Yep, Ryan!  I am over 60 pounds!"

"And how old are you?"

"5 years old!"

"You're a big boy, Dylan!  Pretty soon, I won't be able to carry you!" 

"That's right, Ryan...so enjoy it while you can!"

MADE FROM THE FINEST NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Wailua Falls, Kauai
(Photo courtesy of Ryan)

With the departure of traditional agricultural industries like sugar cane and pineapple, local Kauai entrepreneurs have been motivated to utilize akamai alternatives.

Take this chocolate milk production factory, for example...

A WARM FELINE FUZZY

Complementary Cat Coupling


You got my back,
and I got yours!


Wherefore they are no more twain, 
but one flesh.
What therefore God hath joined together,
let not man put asunder.


Matthew 19:6, KJV

LIFE IMITATES ART--THE HAWAIIAN VERSION OF JACOB

The magnificent Legend in the role of Jacob the Werewolf, Hawaiian style.
(Photo courtesy of Silas Kaumakahia Aqui)


Do not fear, Dylan.  I am sent to keep vigilant watch over you.

You will be safe as you embark upon your journey.


Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
 whose mind is stayed on thee:
  because he trusteth in thee.
(Isaiah 26:3, KJV)