There were tables full of great food. Our branch president cooked kalua pork and chicken, poi (yuck, but don't tell any native Hawaiians that I said that), an oriental chicken-and-noodle dish, and rolls. The rest of us brought salads and desserts. We had haupia (yummy coconut pudding/jello type stuff), a salmon dish with tomatoes and onions, lots of fresh fruit, and a huge abundance of high-fat, high-suger desserts - YUM!
After the program we had an open mic and several little girls performed, including this little cutie.
My favorite thing of all was when these two men played Hawaiian songs on the ukulele and guitar and sang. Then two girls from our branch performed an impromtu hula. It was wonderful!
I thought Joey was going to be a wiseman, but I was surprised when he came out on stage with top billing: Joseph himself. He looked so cute.
I thought Joey was going to be a wiseman, but I was surprised when he came out on stage with top billing: Joseph himself. He looked so cute.
Missionaries always add to the fun. The Haole (white) one is from Idaho.
Our beloved branch president, President Koga, who did the cooking.
Look closely, there's Mike and Joey enjoying the food and fellowship.
Our beloved branch president, President Koga, who did the cooking.
Look closely, there's Mike and Joey enjoying the food and fellowship.
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5 comments:
How fun!! Looks like a great time! How cute that Joseph Michael got to be Joseph. I want to try all of that yummy sounding Hawaiian food!! What is poi?
Cute little Smoey! How did his talk go today?
That doesn't look very christmasy! Haha! It looks like fun though!
Ange, poi is stuff made from taro root, which grows in Hawaii. It looks sort of purplish-gray and it has the consistancy and taste of wallpaper paste. Really yucky. But the native Hawaiians seem to think it's the greatest food in the world. I actually think wallpaper paste might taste better.
How fun!!!!! I love the video! Hope you guys are doing great!!!!
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