House Luau and Portland Friends

So if I haven't mentioned before. We live in the greatest house. We love the families that live here. David and Grace thought it would be a great idea to throw a luau while my mom was here, and of coarse we agreed. We were also so excited because it was the same time that our great friends and neighbors from Portland, the Pollard family, were coming to visit. So they could join in on the fun too.

 Here's the beautiful Pollard ladies with my girls. When we left Portland, I think Katie (the one in orange) was Ellie's age. Now they are all grown up and still just as fabulous. It was so fun to have them stop here on their way home from Maui. I just want to them to know we are so grateful for their time and effort to come. And look how tan they are. Such awesome Italian genetics.

 David organized the luau and threw the pig in the ground. My mom was here and the Pollard's showed up. It was fantastic. Sam and Jeri showed everyone how to husk a coconut. Just like the PCC performance. ;) Our house families (minus the Johanson's who were out of town), and friends and neighbors came to the luau. The food was incredible- David's chicken, Temo's ribs, the pig, incredible salads, and much more. There was no room for dessert. 

After food and more food came the entertainment. Oh how I love this place. Jayne and Ellie dance one of their Tahitian dances.

Then Grace, Muwana, and Tina dance hot hula! 

Even little Tarita, Grace's daughter, joined in the hula. So cute! Larissa also danced this awesome hula hoop dance and then made us all join in. Again I was reminded my lack of coordination. But it was good times.

Sam was able to spin fire. He was super excited. David got him outfitted and he came out and yelled,"Talofa!" just as any good fireknife dancer would. He did really well, only dropping once. It was really fun for him. Jeri also performed and she can really spin fast. Then Dave performed, adding in a bit of zumba dance, and cracking himself up laughing. He's so funny. But he spins fire like no other. Its second nature to him and he makes it look so easy. Maybe I haven't mentioned, but he is also two time World Fireknife Champion! It was fun to have him perform in our front yard! The luau was the best night ever here in Hawaii. Mostly because we got to spend time with our friends and family.