It was an ordinary house, built in the 50’s, in Kialua, Oahu

On a busy stretch of street, where the bus stopped in front

Wood floors, three bedroom, 1 bath

Two blocks from the beach, where kids played in the yard

We’d walk to the Racquet Club for soda on a hot day

Watch the our kids play football on the road that lead to the Racquet Club

It was where we assembled and spent family holidays,

Where we congregated to celebrate a birthday, graduations, and the birth of a child,

A visitor from out of town, meet to go fly remote control planes,

Go camping, fishing, outings, shopping, everything and anything

Go to church, tea parties, or just hanging out on the patio on a hot day,

Christmas was the big one, my brothers, nephews and nieces came and decorated inside and out

It took about a week to set everything up, it was a treasure for the little ones

Well worth my families labor, to drive by and see the decorations

Three generations of family would join together here with one another

It was Mom and Papa’s house

Time catches up with you quickly

We thought it would be there forever

A place where we gathered together, two families sharing

Very Happy Memories