Kiley and Jon at Haleiwa harbor before swimming with dolphins
Jon's 32nd birthday and Amber's 8th, kiley's is at the same time so they sang to her too. amber is so little. she is 13 now.
Kiley, Caleb, kiana and noe kamalani, jon and nikki and their friend from tahiti at ice palace, ice skating.These are a few pictures i just had on my computer. Today is the 4th anniversary of our friend Jon's death. Jon was so fun and had such a bright smile. we miss him dearly. here is my letter for him.
Dear Jon,
we miss you so much, it is hard to believe you have been gone 4 years until we look at the kids are realize how little they were when you died. they have all grown up so much. Amber is 13 and is a pistol. she has a lot of spunk and her own ideas about everything and is brutally honest. she has your eye for photography and is so talented, she doesn't see it in herself yet but as more and more people ask for her pictures or her services she will realize what lies within.
Makana is 16 and is a lot like you, he is a charmer, he is a handsome boy and can talk to anyone. he is not afraid to be affectionate. i know nikki feels like she wishes you could have been around to teach him more but he will get there and be a fine young man.
Ariana, oh that girl, she is a ball of fun always full of life and giving hugs to everyone. she is athletic and strong and sweet at the same time. Anela , she will always be the baby although she is turning 7 in 2 weeks. i can't believe she just turned 3 on the day of your funeral. she is so sweet and loving and SO creative, you passed down those genes to all the kids. i love having her around. Nikki misses you each and every day and wishes she could feel you and talk to you. it is hard to be the mother of 4 kids, go to school and do everything else alone. i know you are there watching over them and protecting them in your own way. she just doesn't want them to forget all you taught them and has done a great job in keeping your memory alive. your legacy lives on in those 4 little faces. we love you.
