The Power of a Playgroup

One Last Gathering

2008-03-12T00:53:00.000-07:00

There was one last gathering at Makakilo Rec Center before all the older kids went back to school from Christmas break. There was a really good turn out this day and everyone had so much fun. We got to hang out and talk for a good two hours while all the kids kept busy.

Kayla Nadig showing her attitude..."down the slide, not up Kayla."
Little Herbie Franco looking as cute as can be.
Newbie and Amy Cook with Amber Standage and Taryn in the background
This was the bus they created. Haley was the driver and all the little ones were seated waiting to get off at their stop. The following few pictures shows each one getting off the bus at their stops. It was a really cute game and all the little ones just loved it.
"Here Kayla, let me help you off."
Taryn says, "Can't we get steps like all the other buses I ride?"
"Herbie, I told you it's your stop, now get off."
Keeley and Kayla enjoying a push.
"OOOHHH that had to hurt bro."

"Glad it wasn't me that fell off that ladder."
"Why are you always taking pictures of me?" says Naylia Sessions.
"Seriously, I am a stud."
Big brother Diamond taking a water break.
All the kids at one point climbed onto the jungle gym. They were screaming out in succession, "No boys allowed, no girls allowed." It was hillarious and it went on for about ten minutes. The girls said the boys couldn't come in and the boys said the girls couldn't come in. Nobody won, so they eventually gave up.

Fly aways update

2007-11-04T21:07:00.000-08:00

Jessica Mueller, in classic 80's girl dress.
She really is her mother's daughter. What a
personality she has.

The beautiful Gamez Family.
Ariana and Tycee Gamez...
They are so cute and look so stinking sweet.

Look at adorable Ava Bair. She was a beautiful
mermaid princess. She is getting so big and soon
she will be a big sister. Congratulations Brandy!

Here are a couple of pictures of Tate and Jill Ivory.
They were at a witch farm in Utah called Gardner
Village. How fun that must have been.

Trunk r' Treat 2007

2007-10-28T01:22:00.000-07:00

There is an annual Trunk 'r Treat at church and all the playgroup

kids come out for the event.

There were cute trunks and lots of candy to go around.

Everyone had a great time.

The Choys!
The Nadig girls.
The Ohki girls...where is Max?
All the Pienas and Moana...What are you Moana?
"Suckers are awesome." Kayla loves suckers.
Braden Koch...a fireman, no suprise there. He is such a boy!
Naylia Sessions, what a cute dragon.
Molly and Camiron Koch.
Tori, Dave and Nate Sessions, Sarah and Max Ohki, Dan,
Naylia and Trisha Sessions, Takuya and Mia Ohki.

October 2007

2007-10-24T17:02:00.001-07:00

Last minute we decided to head to the water park for playgroup.

The kids always love the water park, and the parents love that

the kids get worn out from the water park. It is never a bad idea

to go to the water park.

Kayla and Haley trying to dodge the waterfall.

Braden coming to join the girls...little flirt!
Everyone having a rest beside the waterfall.
Keeley and Haley really resting.
"Oh, I love the camera" says Taryn Standage.
"Whatever you do, don't drink the water."

Braden, Haley and Mia trying to dodge the falling
buckets of water...dodge, or get hit, not sure?

Sarah and Max, Amber and Taryn, Molly and Camiron,

Codee and Herbie, Trisha and Naylia...who is the girl

in the tiny bikini?

Haley and Mia finally caught the bucket of water.
Who loves the water park more...mommy, or baby?
Kayla and Keeley were so cold, they just had to cuddle

in their warm towels for a few minutes before they

got back in the game.

The Nadig girls ruling the roost! Watch out water park goers,

the Nadig girls are in the house. Braden says, "Hey, I want

to be a part of this game."

Naylia just looking adorable and innocent.Herbie and Codee Franco enjoying a little play time together.

"Hey Braden...don't get exiled from the water park!"

"Mom, turn down the sunshine...I can't see."
"Who should we torture next?"
Braden, always escaping mommy when her head is turned.
Little fountains for little babies.
CHEESE!

September 2007

2007-10-24T16:32:00.000-07:00

A little outing to Ko'Olina included the Nadig girls and the Koch kids. Braden thought he was looking so cool, showing off his muscles to the girls by climbing up the tree. Go Braden, work that smile.

The twins love their jeep. Braden decided he needed to drive and kicked one of them out. Then Herbie kicked the other one out. Boys...nice pink jeep!

July 2007

2007-10-23T15:31:00.001-07:00

July 4th 2007 Parade with all the pride of America.

The kids were so patriotic with their bikes.

Always a fun day!

The Nadig Girls; Kayla, Keeley, Cortney, and Haley
Big daddy Dan and Naylia Sessions
Here we have Braden riding, I mean being pushed

on his scooter by Molly, Nate Sessions, Leti Davis,

Trisha Sessions, Caddie Welling and one of the twins.

Safety first Jaden!

Keeley doing her best to keep up with the parade.
Haley, that bike is a little small, isn't it?
Herbie Franco checking out the competition.
Max and Takuya Ohki
Molly Koch and Debbie Sell...twinsies.

Molly and baby Camiron...

so cute!

Naylia says, "Mom, take this darn thing out of my hair."

The Welling twins...who is who?

Jordan and Jaron or Jaron and Jordan?

June 2007

2007-10-23T15:14:00.000-07:00

These are just a few of the pictures from Haley Nadig's 4th
birthday party. There was a princess cake and crowns to decorate, a horse to ride, and even some dress up clothes.
It turned out to be a great gathering.
Max sure did love that horse!

April 2007

2007-10-23T00:33:00.001-07:00

This was a BBQ at the Welling's house.

We ate and talked and ate and talked.

That's what I call a BBQ.

More twins...who is who Caddie?

Jordan and Jaron
Naylia and Dan Sessions
Paul Welling keeping the peace

I am innocent, don't look at me

Here we were at the Kapolei Rec Center park
Jaden Welling looking so cute

Haley...just go!
Keeley Nadig
Braden, you know you're cute
Pile up on the slide

Here are some pictures of Easter and a couple of the kids
Kayla loved to stick her head into the holes and say cheese
Diving for ducks
Haley was not feeling well that day. Poor Haley.
Molly with Braden and Camiron in tow
Caddie Welling looking amazing after having twins.
Wait, where is the other one Caddie?

What you lookin' at? Mom told me I could have this sucker.

A playgroup at the Makakilo park again.
Everyone loves the swings, everyone
but the moms that is.

Kayla
Keeley says, "Aren't you going to push me mom?"
Braden, not up, down the slide.

Haley...you are supposed to let go
of the handles when you slide.
Jaden...we already determined the direction for the slide.
Weren't you listening?
Maybe mom won't find me under here.Mellow Max and mommy Ohki.
Molly and Braden Koch

Haley Nadig and Mia Ohki

Bet you can't catch me Braden...
GIRLS!
Jaden, please help.

March 2007

2007-10-22T21:52:00.000-07:00

I will just say that March was a very busy month. There seemed to be a lot going on. I know that a lot of the kids were out on break and so there were trips to the zoo and the water park and our regular playgroup at the park. There are so many good pics for this month. I had to include them all. We had a very full and busy month, and by the pictures, we enjoyed it!

Molly and Camiron Koch...was she really that small?
Braden and Haley hanging out

Keeley manning the gates...

too bad that Kapolei Knolls is fenced off now.

Don't fall Kayla

Herbie taking a peek at baby Camiron

Can we say adorable...Max, master of the balls
Joy Paet

These were from Keiki Tuesday with a bubble clown

The Nadigs and the Koch's gathered for the event

Here are a ton of cute pictures from the park at Codee Franco's

place. We had such a good time that day, and since all the kids

were out for school, there were a lot of hands to help entertain

the little ones. The mommies got to rest a little.

Herbie the host of playgroup
Beautiful Moana Piena and sweet Makoa
Everyone enjoying the cool weather and good company
Thoughts of a baby..."Can't we get down and play too?"

View from atop the slide
Codee says, "Don't think so Keeley...move out of my seat."
Keeley says, "Fine...I will just take Molly's seat."
Haley Nadig and Mia Ohki
Gabriel Paet, Mia Ohki, Haley Nadig...good pals

Keeley it's a sword, not a microphone
Here, let me show you how to use it Keeley
Gabriel, the model

Caddie seems to be having a good laugh at something,
having twins maybe?

The following pictures are from the Zoo trip

Haley, that purse is a little big for you

The whole crew sitting on the hippos.

Chasing the birds on the playground during our picnic.

Here are the shots from the water park outing.
They all had such a blast that day.

Good buddies cooling off in the water.

Cloe Paet

Cloe and Kayla

Keeley

Naylia Sessions

Gabriel Paet

Kayla says, "CHEESE"
Joy and adorable Kaleb
Trisha and Naylia

Laticia Davis

These are from a Makakilo Rec Center playgoup
Nadig girls enjoying the belly swing
Ohkis and Nadigs
Quite a crowd on the bus, but Jaden needs some help...anyone?

January 2007

2007-10-22T17:32:00.000-07:00

Jaden Welling had a birthday party and we all showed up to wish him a happy 2nd birthday. Molly...aren't you due yet?
This was also right before the Ivorys moved away to the ever dreadful mainland. We were all sad to see the Ivorys leave.

Stacie and little Jill

Haley with her second family..the Ivorys

Please Haley....Whatever Tate!

Haley and baby Jill Ivory

Tate, Haley and Jill

Tate and Haley saying their last goodbyes

October 2006

2007-10-22T16:09:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures from Halloween 2006. There was a great trunk r' treat and an even better Halloween party at the Nadig's house. All the kids were dressed up so cute.

Haley Nadig and Tate Ivory...cutest couple ever

Stacie Ivory and little Jilly bean dressed for show

Jill Ivory, can't quite figure out that hula skirt

Fairy Naylia and daddy, Dan Sessions

Dan noticing Braden checking out Naylia

Cortney and Keeley Nadig

The Ohki and Nadig girls

They are all laughing, they just don't know why!

Cowboy Jaden Welling hanging with the girls

Tate, Emi, Ashley, Mia, and Haley

All the kids playing on the swing outside

The guys having a gathering in the kitchen

The girls settled in the livingroom

Seems to be a lot of pregnant woman a the party

Naylia just chillin'

Hey, you talkin' bout me?

Dan and Naylia Sessions with Dustin Ivory

Takuya and Max Ohki...how cute

Molly, the adorable pregnant woman

Yummmm that pumpkin looks delicious

July 2006

2007-10-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

The fourth of July is a great holiday in the Islands.

With all the military, there is always good fun to be had.

Here are a couple of our photos from the Palehua Parade

as well as some pictures from a Ko'Olina beach gathering.

Dustin and Tate Ivory with Haley at the fireworks display on Schofield.
The Ivory family including baby Jill, who seems

to be getting a little dinner snack.
Haley Nadig on her parade tricycle.

Uncle Sam (Dan) leading the way.
Troy and Braden Koch
The whole shabang!
Herbie Franco and mom Codee leading the pack.
God Bless America!

Claire and Logan lovin the sunshine!
Life is great isn't it?
Sarah and Max Ohki with Angela and Jessica Mueller.
Debbie Sell, Claire and Logan Shook munchin' on snacks.

All the kids playing in the cool ocean at Ko'Olina.
Jaden Welling chillin' in the stroller.

Here are some pictures of the MacFarland kids

before they moved off the island. We miss

them all very much.

Pheonix, Jack, and Winter

June 2006

2007-10-19T22:12:00.001-07:00

Tate and Haley's 3rd birthday party brought out a lot of party goers.

Winter getting her face painted by her mom Rachel.

The birthday boy and girl, Tate and Haley.
Claire Shook and baby Logan.
The whole gang waiting for presents to be opened.
Everyone showed up for the festivities. So FUN!

Claire...We caught you eating!
Angela Mueller and Ginger Tejada looking gorgeous.

May 2006

2007-10-19T20:07:00.000-07:00

One of many playgroups out at Ko'Olina lagoon 4.

Another beautiful day in the sun.

Claire Shook, Val Diamond, Trisha Sessions, Angela Mueller.
Everyone hanging out in the sunshine.
Snacks, we love snacks!

Jaden Welling...soo cool.
Trisha, remember those days...you are so tiny,
how did your stomach get that big?

April 2006

2007-10-19T19:29:00.000-07:00

Easter adventure to Gunstock Ranch on the North Shore.

Haley Nadig and Tate Ivory hanging by the

petting zoo waiting for the egg hunt.

Keeley Nadig
Kayla Nadig
Who said you can't have a boyfriend when you are three?
The Nadig Family, Aaron, Cortney, Haley, Keeley and Kayla.

In the background is Troy and Braden Koch.

Troy Koch and little Braden
Haley Nadig, Ava Bair, Kayla and Keeley.
Haley's first horse ride...no fear!
Tate and Stacie Ivory waited to ride the little pony.
Braden, aren't you supposed to be on the horse?

Dad, please don't make me sit up here.
This is a stranger and a huge beast. Please HELP!

Ava and Jeremy Bair...GO AVA.
You look like a natural Ava.

March 2006

2007-10-19T19:02:00.000-07:00

Mini playgroup at the Nadig's house.

Here we have Braden Koch and Keeley Nadig.

Tate Ivory and Haley Nadig playing UNO.

Two peas in a pod, isn't that Haley's hat Tate?
Adorable Braden. Why is there a tricycle in the living room?
Braden and the twins...or are they triplets?
Braden is really into that piano.

January 2006

2007-10-19T17:58:00.000-07:00

Here are a few playgroup kids in the nursery.

Look how much they have grown since then.

Gabriel Paet
Winter MacFarland
Tate Ivory
Ava Bair
Haley Nadig

Mia Ohki
Winston
Mikah Piena
Nevin Tejada
Kael Tejada

November/December 2005

2007-10-19T17:35:00.000-07:00

Tate Ivory and Haley Nadig looking oh so innocent and cute.

Chad Anderson

This is Kayla and Keeley Nadig hanging in the carseats. Where is all the hair girls?

This is Stephanie Anderson's youngest son Chad and Haley Nadig playing a little soccer.

August 2005

2007-10-19T01:20:00.000-07:00

Here we have Ronna Martineau with one of the Nadig

twins along with Stacie Ivory and Trisha Sessions at the

Makakilo recration center for a play group.

Haley Nadig going down the slide, was she really that small?

Are we in Hawaii? Why is everyone barefoot?

Haley Nadig and Nicholas Diamond hanging loose.

Trisha with one of the twins...anyone know who it is?
Molly and little Braden Koch standing next to Trisha and

I am guessing Keeley...is she sucking her left thumb?

Stacie with her cutie pie Tate Ivory...miss them tons.
Ohhhh...Sweet Ava Bair.
Who's kid is that? Just kidding,

how could we forget Conol Tejada?