[ WEEKEND SCENE ] Island-style fun as seen through the camera’s eye

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RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM Mother's Day yesterday was a time for moms islandwide to kick back and let others do the cooking and entertaining. At the Willows in Moiliili, Courtney Taguba, left, and Hiroko Ogura enjoyed a serenade.

Mom’s time to shine

Some Oahu restaurants enjoy a
booming brunch business on Mother's Day

RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM It was a busy day for restaurants yesterday, and the Pagoda Restaurant's Mother's Day brunch was no exception as families packed the place.

RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM Among those celebrating were Darin Kendrick, above left; Dustin Kalaola; Amy Fujitani, Kendrick's mom and Kalaola's grandmother; and great-grandmother Yaeko Masuoka.

RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM Taking a break from the brunch to watch the carp swimming at the Pagoda Restaurant were 6-year-old Kayla Manuel, left, 3-year-old Kylie Dela Cruz, 6-year-old Keali'i Delos Reyes and 4-year-old Kiana Thompson.