Church Picnic- Kauai-Style!

Well, it's been almost two weeks since we celebrated the fourth of July, but I couldn't resist posting some pics of our fun picnic after church on the weekend of the 4th.  At the 9:30 service, we baptized three young 'uns, and then celebrated our freedom with some watermelon and hot dogs!  As you can see from Linda's picture, Hawaiian hot dogs (which are fire-engine red from some dye that has probably been banned since the seventies) and watermelon are extra-delicious on a hot summer day.  The picnic was spectacular because it was a great example of what this parish does very well-  hospitality.  Not only were there several generations of All Saints' folks in attendance, but there were also new folks like us mingling around with the "ol' timers."  It really did my heart some good to enjoy this day with our new friends and laugh and play on the church grounds.

Sybil Nishioka, who is a great organizer/cheerleader for the parish, put together some fun and silly games for the "kids" among us and we had a blast running around on the church lawn.  Pictured in with the family are Yatchi Wataya and David Murray (rocking the American Flag jersey- nice play) and Pam Sokei (giving us the good shaka as she prepares the island tea for the masses).  Just another day at All Saints!