2008 Christmas on Maui

Well what a Christmas is was. We started off with a skit of the Christmas story. Mei Lin read the scripture and the rest of the kids acted out the storyline. Sam and Elizabeth were the directors and Linda was the producer.......Kamalei was the baby Jesus. A little noisy at first but got the hang of it and was an exceptional role model. We had the sheep and the shepards and the wisemen and even the donkey, a play horse on wheels. Koa the dog got into the act as one of the sheep. All in all it was a fun time, possibly a little on the irreverent side but it all ended well.
Breakfast was superb with Linda's eggs benedict, Elias did much of the cooking of the eggs and bacon and sausage, as well as many other goodies. I went and picked fresh lemons and squeezed them while Berlinda made the lemonade.
We all had lots of food and fun. Missed the Tuitele's in Oahu for their family Christmas. Megs went to a friend's home 6 hours away by car from Houston. We talked with her by phone. Loved to hear her voice and know she is enjoying herself. Jason was at the McKenzie's in Utah with the McDonnell's clan enjoying himself and with us over the internet. It's great to have Jeff home from Europe for now and looks like the kids all enjoyed Uncle Jeff. We missed Michael and Jamie, Chazzyboy and Ammon. I'm sure they were at the Watanabe's having a good time in Kaneohe. WE really don't need to invite others, our family is a crowd within itself, even if we are missing some of them. Mele Kalikimaka to all. Aloha Pops

Soana was so excited to see the gift from Grandma and Grandpa Akinaka. The gift was as big as she is and she said this is for me?????

What did I do now????

Sam and Elizabeth enjoying the gift portion also....

Nalu setting us up with Jason over the internet.

Mei Lin is smiling....

Mei Lin with her new backpack...

Lanea and Uncle Jeff enjoying the gifts.

Malia, Kamalei and Kalena...

Litty is stoked....

Too serious for the holidays....

Kamalei playing with Gramps....

Elias and Jason on the internet.

Kalena and her Christmas gift..

Kainalu and his new game.

Ellie showing her new present...

Isaac and his motorcycle.

Lanea opening her present with Uncle Jeff.

Elias and Nalu and the kids talking over the net to Uncle Jason at the McKenzie's home in Utah.

Uncle Jeffrey had his presents also.......

Elizabeth and Sam's Family Feud Game Akinaka Challenge. A highlight with lots of particpation and action. Prizes were awarded to the children.