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Uncle Chris's great photo board.

In Hawaii the first birthday is a really big event, so we decided to go on tradition and have the girls celebrate with the Sakai/Kage/Kuwata family back in the homeland. It was a great day although it was probably the worst ventilated venue, the owner of Tree Tops (Martin) is an awesome guy! The restaurant used to be part of Paradise Park in Manoa, a bird (mostly parrots) park that mommy used to go to as a child. The park is now closed, but the restaurant is still open, many people frequent Tree Tops for buffett style events.

It was a great day spending it with family and old friends that we haven't seen in ages. Sophie and Hannah got to meet their relatives. It was a day we will always remember.

Thank you to everyone that helped make it special.

Grandma Kage, Hannah and daddy, mommy, Sophie and Grandpa Kage.

Grandpa Kage and Sophie taking a stroll.

Sophie is now a seasoned walker/runner.

There were two cakes, one chocolate and one vanilla with the same decorations. Yes, the theme was Hello Kitty.

Uncle Chris, cousin Jayden, mommy and Sophie and a bunch of family in the background.

The Sakai's.

Daddy and his crew - Uncles: Calvin, Gavin, Kevin, and Gareth.

Crashed! Hannah slept first and missed out on cake, Sophie had some cake and decided to join Hann. It was a good thing that Grandma Sakai suggested to bring the playpen.

Jayden showing off her balloons. The two balloonist we hired were a great hit with the kids and adults hahahah!

Cousin Julius with a balloon hat.

Mommy and Auntie Caryl.

Caryl, mommy, Uncle Chris, Sachie, Ray, and Daddy. All ex-Tower peeps except for Sachie.

Standing in the balloon line.

Thanks to Uncle Jay for some of the pics in the blog.