February 2011
Our angel, Jacob, has sent us another angel on earth......
Maria Joy *"Ehukaiakaena" Almanza
Born to Joshua & Lea
Feb. 8, 2011, at 8:51 a.m.
7lbs. 14 oz., 20 1/4" length
* "The sea spray dances on the waves at Kaena"
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March 2010
Our Annual Maui Whale Watch Trip - the first for Nati & Jacob
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Jacob William Kalaho'onani* Almanza
7lbs. 12oz, 21" long
born on
May 15, 2009
to
Joshua & Lea Almanza
*The day of beautification
The day of praise
Praise of the Creator
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April 4, 2009
We celebrated Jacob's birthday with a hamburger and fries dinner (one of his favs) and his third annual beach clean-up in Kailua.
We hope more people will be able to join us for both events next year. |
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The clean-up included mom, dad, myself, cousin Colleen & her dog Kimo, Joshua, Lea, Jacob William in the tummy, Aunty Lisa, Aunty Kaonohi and Uncle Nathan Aipa. Thanks to Cielo we had awesome "grabbers" to pick up the trash!
LiveAloha,
Paloma |
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Natalie Helamakanimaikaponookaiwiahuula* Almanza
7lbs. 2oz., 21" long
born on
Nov. 13, 2008
to
Cielo & Michelle Almanza
*"The voice of the righteous ancestor speaks again"
....a reflection that we are all connected....
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November 24 2007
UH WARRIORS
2007 WAC CHAMPIONS!
Jakey boy! Our Warriors did it,
2007 WAC Champs! Cheeeehuuuu!
LIVEALOHA big guy! -- Cielo
Jakey, they was all asking me at the Judd's
if the Warriors had the game 'in the bag'
with one quarter to go -- I told 'em, "eh, neva mine,
Jakey took care of it already!"
You are a continual inspiration
-- so glad I'm cloaked in your aloha. -- Joshua
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April 1, 2007
On Sunday, April 1, 2007, I met with my mom, our friend Jessica (who we met through Colleen), Aunty Amy Crews, Jane Corley, and Sally and Emma Mix at my grandparent's house in Kailua. We all brought gloves and trash bags! |
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| It was a clear and sunny day and we were ready to gather trash. The water was like a huge lake, flat and glassy. After an hour of picking up trash, the water was calling. We jumped in to spend even more time with Jake celebrating his birthday. I am thinking this will be an annual event because that morning it all went smoothly and Jake was there the entire time.
So, put it on your calendar now! It is no joke, April 1, 2008 the 2nd annual bday beach cleanup will take place. I look forward to seeing all of you help me, help Jake to make a difference.
LiveAloha,
Paloma, his one and only BIG sister |
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March 1, 2007
Hi all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that today I was interviewed by KHNL 8 News, telling Jacob's story and our connection to Relay For Life. If you would like to view the video clip, log on to www.khnl.com tomorrow, March 2. It should be posted by then.
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LiveHonuBoiAloha,
Lani
"A Mom's Loss Becomes Mission to Save Lives" |
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