Alex and Makena surfing behind the boat.  

We were lucky enough to meet up with Curtis and the gang. Makena, Dana, and Christopher got along great.  

While in Hawaii I bought 2 surfboards and brought them back to California with us. Alex packed them up really good using a couple of noodles. Sorry Mom I will buy you new ones when I come visit in November.  

We headed to Wisconsin the last week of June and spent 10 wonderful day there. Makena with Ryans help caught firefly's and put them in a jar.  

The highlight for Makena at Summer Fest 2005 was the waterpark. It was so hot! 

While the boys went fishing the women sat on the dock and talked. What a life. 

Ron took Makena out on his first fishing trip. Makena caught a few fish. He didn't understand why we had to through them back but he still had fun. 

We even made it over to the Milwaukee Zoo. No that is not me in the middle! 

Tailgating before the Brewer's game. Bill cooked up some great brauts and burgers.

Go Brewers! 

March 2005 - 5K Big Sur Marathon. Ryan and Makena waiting for the race to start. 

Makena warming up before the big race.  

You couldn't ask for nicer views. Makena and I ran with a lot of kids his age. 

We look forward to doing it again next year.  

Makena's last day of school was Jun 17 05 so we headed up to Sequoia to spend a long 4 day weekend. There was still a lot of snow on the ground. 

During one of our hikes Makena and I decided to head back to the car and let Ryan go ahead by himself. On our way back Makena and I encountered a bear. I tried to take some pictures but my nerves got the best of me and I am not really sure if I got him or not. If you look really close I think that is him at he base of the third tree. After I yelled at him to go away...Yes I said "Go away bear"...he listened and ran away.  

Hiking along the river to a beautiful waterfall.  

Group picture! Smile! 

Everyone stopped to ask how old Makena was because they were amazed that he was on quite a difficult hike. Most parents said they didn't take their kids up there till they were 9 years old. Makena is such a trooper. 

Hiking Garrapata along the Big Sur Coast. The views were breathtaking. May 2005

This was Makena's first trophy. I bet this will be the first of many. 

Makena favorite position was 1st base.  

He looks like a real baseball player.  

In April Tee-Ball was in full swing. Makena loved seeing all his buddies on the field. Makena played for the Dodgers this year and Devun (Makena Best Friend) played for the Red Sox. 

March 12th - Makena entered his first ski race. The Mountain Dew Challenge. He placed 7th in his division and had a blast. We couldn't get him off the mountain.