I hope everyone had a great weekend!
I have a few posts I’m working on, but for now I just thought I’d take you with me on my typical afternoon at the skate park. You know, just like you’re tagging along. Because that’s what friends do.
We spend many hours a week at Bonzai Skate Park here on the North Shore of Oahu. Recently there have been more and more cute, little rippers at the park, (and less not-cute big guys with no shirt/shoes/class.) So it’s been fun hanging out there.
During my many hours at the park, it’s kind of become my personal hobby to spend some time checking out all of the adorable groms in their super-stylen skate gear. It makes the time go by…
Check out little Kaiser’s pink hat and colorful pads. And Makana’s purple shoes…! These groms know style.
And Luke, sport’en the red with red (good matching this time!) And…the flannel shirt in the middle of the summer in Hawaii? (Don’t ask me, I just work here.)
I am all about giving groms the freedom of self-expression.
The fact that I like to sit around and check out what the groms wear may or may not say something about my spending an excessive amount of time at the skate park.
Have I become numb to the fact that my eight-year old is dangling horizontally over a 12 foot empty swimming pool?
Perhaps.
I do enjoy the action though. And I love to embarrass encourage them by yelling things like “Go big or go home Lukey!” which he loves. NOT.
Once again, I blame the Olympics. I’ve been a little worked up lately.
(Making his own style statement here: The classic yellow muscle shirt. Quick Style tip: Only wear these if you actually have muscles, AND a tan, or if you’re under three.)
comment, or email and I’ll get that sweet DVD right over to you on Maui! 
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Yay Monica!! I’m so excited I won
just bring the DVD with you when you come to Maui… No need to send it.
I was so excited to see your name! No way–I’m getting it in the mail to you….WITH the other stuff I have been meaning to mail anyways! Your girls will LOVE this DVD.
Levi is just working on his deltoids carrying that skateboard around…lol.
I think you’re right. He’s just started showing us his muscles recently–so funny. Can’t wait for you guys to get here and see the little rascal. Aloha friend! (and hug your wife for me, would ya?)
I feel a mix of worry and awe while scrolling down your pics.hee I wish I had the same courage to take up skating when I was their age. How long have they taken up the sport?
haha, you and me both! They all started pretty young, and eased into things. Pads and helmet help! I think children are so fearless, which sometimes makes me more worried. Thanks for stopping in!