Are you kinakin?

Aloha! Our group has been on many adventures since we last updated you; and, frankly, they're working up a sweat! On Monday, the crew was planning to roll out of bed a tad later than expected, but we found out we have a rooster friend who likes to have false dawns. Yikes! After a hearty breakfast, we ventured to Kualoa Ranch, the site of many film and TV show sets. What better place for our kids. Check out this picture of the whole crew at the actual log that Dr. Grant, Tim, and Lexi hid behind in Jurassic Park!

We then went to Manoa Falls and filmed with Amy Swanson (Maria) and Cam Griffiths (John). Here's a picture of them emerging from the woods

Tuesday, we had much fun as we started the day at the Buddhist temple. Kevin and Mikey filmed their scenes while the rest of us wandered the estate. Here's some cool shots!

Afterward, some of us went to Kahana Bay for some beach time while others stayed to swim and run lines at the house. Then we all ventured to the Polynesian cultural center where Mariah and Cory were filmed playing the Tongan drums, but not before our own Jonathan Horn was called up to play with the performer. He really held his own! Take a look..

We wrapped up our visit with a traditional luau and Ha: The Breath of Life performance. Look at some of the luau!

Wondering what that word is in the post title? We learned that the word for being tired after eating is kinakin! Also, keki is the Hawaiian word for children. That's all for now! We'll give you an update soon on what we did Wednesday!

ALOHA! We made it!!

Nine hours after our 10:30 takeoff yesterday from O'Hare, we made it to Hawaii! Our whole group was breath-taken by the view and praising about the warm weather. Here's a picture of our kids on the flight!

After a very scenic drive, we arrived at our new digs where everyone rushed to jump in the pool! We ate well at the poolside barbecue.

We wrapped up the day by shooting our first scene in the Hawaii setting! The kids have been cursed until they learn their lesson! Take a look at this cool behind the scenes shot!

A new day ahead of us for more adventures. Til then, Aloha!!

3 Days 12 Hours!!!!

With the excitement of our trip growing the days seem longer and longer. Here's a flashback to the extremely snowy day that we finished our filming in Elgin. We can't wait to find out what happens to Emily and Tricia once they get to the Pacific Rim!!! :D

5 Days 13 hours!!

As the clock begins to dwindle, we remember all of our fun times on and off the set! This picture was taken at Sushi Station when most of our girls went out for a bite to eat after a long day of filming!

We're Almost Ready!

Last month, we wrapped up filming her in Elgin, but all of us are eager to embark on our Hawaiian adventure!
We fly out next Sunday, so throughout the rest of this week, we'll be posting pictures and videos taken from behind the scenes on filming days here. All the kids are getting packed and the chaperones are getting pumped. Just a little over 6 days to go!!
Here's a video taken by one of the cast members during our filming day back in January. Take a look at the shenanigans they're getting into!

Behind the Scenes!