Happy Birthday To My First Officer

Just a quick note to say Happy Birthday to my First Officer, Kona Kai Waikoloa.  We picked her up when she was just 10 weeks old and she is now 5 years old (35 in 'people' years).  How could we resist this face?

Like many of us, she's been through a lot in just five years. From losing her 'bestest buddy' Shilo in 2007, when Kona was just 9 months old, to undergoing surgery on her left knee and having titanium implants installed from a cruciate ligament tear. 

Shilo taught Kona everything from chasing chipmunks to fetching sticks

And what did she get for her birthday? Yup, a trip to her favorite place, Donner Lake. Enjoying the weekend at the cabin chasing chipmunks and swimming in the cold, cold water.

"Someday I'm gonna own this lake!"

"...And that day is now"

And, oh yeah, she was hit by a car 6 days ago, but thankfully, she's fine now with just a wound on her front paw.

Yes, you've come a long way, my little poser puppy.

 Anyway,...Happy Birthday Kona Kai!

"Weeee...Happy Birthday to meeee"

Mahalo for flying with Captain Bobby Mitchel