2025 in Revue

 Merry Christmas Karli, xo

December 2025 Holiday Card ...

 I like to put our holiday card here so I can send it to so many of our friends who are out of reach of the ol' fashion mail carrier ...
and for those of you who have eyes that work like mine these days ...

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Another year's passed in its quick, steady climb,
But KOEm & W savored each moment in time.
We're grateful for sunshine, for laughter, for grace,
And for friends like you who help brighten our space.

Karli's in fourth grade, still leading with heart,
And her wing-foiling summer became a new art.
She stuck with the challenge, found joy in the ride,
And loves it (almost) as much as the guy by her side.

Oliver's a sophomore at Manoa this fall,
Mechanical engineering big dreams, standing tall.
He surfs when he can and found brotherhood too,
Kappa Sigma has given him a strong, steady crew.

Ella's a senior, applications underway,
Her future unfolding in a bright, steady way.
We're thrilled for her path, though our hearts tug a bit
Mock Trial's her realm, and she's perfectly fit.

At eight, Wally's lively with endless good cheer,
He snuggles and fetches his way through the year.
Dad's out adventuring, though he knows he's not twenty
On skis, bikes, and foils - the crashes? there are plenty.

May your season be peaceful, your days merry & bright,
May the coming year greet you with joy in its light.
Sending love from KOEm & W, grateful and true
And hoping that 2026 brings us nearer to you.

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Karli Wings Sherman!

 

her perseverance has been nothing short of inspirational

December 2024 Holiday Card

In twenty-twenty-four, adventures, they ran high,

For Karli, Oliver, Ella, Wally and some other guy.

Karli explored Costa Rica, bold and free,

Mastered Wing foiling, gliding over the sea.

By day she teaches fourth grade with passion and care,

And finds joy in her book clubs, with stories to share.

Oliver’s cap tossed, his high school days complete,

Off to Wanakita, to lead kayaking without missing a beat.

He now surfs ocean waves, and dives deep to explore,

Studying in Hawaii’s embrace, is certainly no bore.

Ella shines bright, with her sharp Mock Trial flair,

Learned Spanish in Costa Rica with beauty so rare.

Her first job scooping cones brings smiles so wide,

Her diligence, kindness, and joy are beacons of pride.

Wally, everyone’s best friend, now seven and spry,

Chases the birds and his ball with a sparkle in his eye.

I still seek my thrills on waves, skis, and bikes

And try to stay grateful for each step on my hikes

Through adventures and growth, so much we did see,

Our hearts are full of love for friends and family.

With gratitude we end this incredible year,

And wish for joy, health, and peace in the next to appear.

Here’s to twenty-twenty-five, may it brightly shine,

We sure hope to see you - when the stars, they align!

K-s Surprise Party

 

K's 50th

Ye Olde Holiday Card

 

and for those who's eyes are like mine:

This year we're grateful for health the greatest of gifts - so divine.

We’ve cherished each moment, acutely aware of the passing of time.

In the heart of it all, with joy, laughter and glee,

Were the adventures of KOEm & W, in twenty - twenty three.

Karli’s still hiking & dancing out there on the floor

An monday to Friday still teaches grade four

This year Ollie’s a senior -  soon a college town he’ll explore

twenty years ago a promise - so we returned to Ecuador (as four)

In April we returned to where this whole thing began

Adventuring around those island Galapag’an

It was all we could imagine - a trip from dream

The four of us juntos; swimming, diving, and animals a see’in

Ella’s now a sophomore*, she goes to Tam with her bro

Her nights spent in Mock Trial, now she argues like a pro

Wally still fetches and hikes miles upon miles

And when friends arrive he makes all of you smile

I still fall off of bikes and boards on both water and snow

I do my best to remain grateful wherever I go

For life keeps a movin and is never a bore

We hope we will see you in twenty-twenty four

* we don't use freshman, sophomore, etc. ... where I grew up; I misrepresented my daughter's grade ... and yes she noticed - after it was printed.

April Galapagos Trip ...

 

an absolute dream.

a commitment made 22 years

I simply do not have the words to express how incredibly grateful 

I am to have shared this corner of the planet with O and E.

Time Accelerates...

another trip 'round the sun ...