just a handful of the ohana <3
We drove out to Mesa, AZ to attend my Auntie Nani's funeral services and support our Brandow Ohana. Because we had our annual River Trip planned for the next day and we had two boats to tow out, we decided that it would be best to drive out to Mesa early in the morning and then drive home directly following the service. We rented a 14 passenger van and left our house at 4am on Saturday the 16th with Myself, Robert, Brina, Jack and Nohea. We headed up to Ontario where we picked up Cissy, Craig, Mara and Kurt, got ourselves some donuts and started our 5 1/2 hour trek. Brina made sure to catch lots of pictures of us sleeping ;)
We made it into Mesa about 10ish and thank goodness for google maps on our blackberries! Finally made it to the Chapel and quickly changed clothes so that we could go in and join the family. There was a special viewing before the service for the family members in the Relief Society room where we could all say our special goodbyes. Auntie looked very peaceful and beautiful.
In the chapel we were able to reflect and remember Auntie Nani through stories and loving words spoken by her family. Nohea was quite comfy in the sling and hardly made a peep! I was so proud of her. Jack found a seat with his cousins. 
After the service, we headed to the cultural hall for some onolicious Hawaiian food and visiting. It was so nice getting to see everyone and talk story and listen to the kids all playing together. We drove home later on that afternoon and made it back in time to turn in the rental car 5 minutes before it was due! Alohas to our family <3
We drove out to Mesa, AZ to attend my Auntie Nani's funeral services and support our Brandow Ohana. Because we had our annual River Trip planned for the next day and we had two boats to tow out, we decided that it would be best to drive out to Mesa early in the morning and then drive home directly following the service. We rented a 14 passenger van and left our house at 4am on Saturday the 16th with Myself, Robert, Brina, Jack and Nohea. We headed up to Ontario where we picked up Cissy, Craig, Mara and Kurt, got ourselves some donuts and started our 5 1/2 hour trek. Brina made sure to catch lots of pictures of us sleeping ;)
We made it into Mesa about 10ish and thank goodness for google maps on our blackberries! Finally made it to the Chapel and quickly changed clothes so that we could go in and join the family. There was a special viewing before the service for the family members in the Relief Society room where we could all say our special goodbyes. Auntie looked very peaceful and beautiful.
In the chapel we were able to reflect and remember Auntie Nani through stories and loving words spoken by her family. Nohea was quite comfy in the sling and hardly made a peep! I was so proud of her. Jack found a seat with his cousins. 
After the service, we headed to the cultural hall for some onolicious Hawaiian food and visiting. It was so nice getting to see everyone and talk story and listen to the kids all playing together. We drove home later on that afternoon and made it back in time to turn in the rental car 5 minutes before it was due! Alohas to our family <3
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