Little Bird Blog

I was honored when Make-A-Wish Hawaii contacted me and asked if I would photograph a special wish. I think it’s a great program and I was more than happy to help!  Chase had a very cool, very specific wish – to have a WWII fighter jet experience. Stephanie was coordinating the wish and as she […]

So sorry for my unintended blog vacation. This was my first busy season and it kind of kicked my booty. To make it up to you, I brought you flowers. Virtual, it’s true, but a whole field of them. I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with a sea […]

Hawaii’s Offshore Islets I spent most of my free time in the ocean B.C. (before children) – swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and surfing –  good memories! These days, I spend too much time looking at it longingly from shore while supervising two small children. But now that Mila is one year old, it’s time to take […]

A Lack of Family and Support We moved to Hawaii to attend graduate school at UH Manoa ten years before having our first child. None of our friends had children. At that time, there was a surge of engagements and weddings, but we were the first to tackle parenthood. It seemed necessary at the time, […]

Camping on the North Shore Oahu with Small Children If you’re a fan of beachfront property, sunsets, and sandy toes, you may love Hawaii camping. We often camp while traveling to stretch our limited funds, experience remote areas, and spend more time in nature. However, with two young children, I’m at the point in my […]