Beautiful Hawaii

We were very fortunate to spend two weeks in Hawaii with Jason's parents. We had a great time... what's not to love though... beautiful beaches and warm weather! We spent the first six days on Oahu, then four days in Kauai, and the rest back in Oahu. Kauai was amazing. We decided since we may not get back there for a long time, it may be a good opportunity to take a helicopter tour so we could really see all of the island, since the majority of it in inaccessible any other way. It was definitely worth it... lush green mountain peaks surrounded by the bluest water I've ever seen. The tour took us to a few movie sights as well-- including the scene in Jurassic Park when they first get to the island and fly to the waterfall-- it was so cool to see firsthand. We spent most of our time at the beach though... it's fun and it's free!

Jack was so funny-- he LOVED the water... he'd splash and splash and then lick the salt water off his lips, pulling a funny face. My mom and I were so happy he liked the ocean since it was such a big part of our own childhood days. We also decided that we would get into watching the T.V. show LOST while we were there since it's filmed on Oahu and then visit a few filming locations (we loved it btw-- if anyone is wanting to get into it we'd recommend it). We had so much fun and feel very blessed to have been able to go to such a beautiful place. We've been traveling every single weekend for over a month now, so it's really nice to be home. Thanks Mark and Candy for having us and showing us a great time. Love you all!!

Back From Hawaii

We spent 10 days in Hawaii on the island of O’ahu.  It can be quite depressing to return to the dry and sporadic weatherof home after being in such a heavenly place.  We did tons of stuff and were the best beach bums we could be.

Day 1:  Flew into O’ahu Hawaii. Checked in the hotel and hung out on Waikiki Beach till sunset.

Day 2: We drove around the island.  We stopped by Kailua Bay, the North Shore, Turtle Bay, Sharks Cove, Sandy’s Beach, ate fresh coconut, etc.

Day 3:  Hiking up Diamond Head.   Went to Makapuu beach near Sea Life Park (boogie boarding and body surfing).  The Hawaiian Temple.

Day 4:  Went on a pretty hike to see a puny waterfall.  Watched the movie Iron Man. (good flick)

Day 5:  Went on a pretty hike to see a puny waterfall, Snorkeling in Sharks Cove. (not many fish, no sharks), went to Macadamia Nut Farm.

Day 6:  Went to Pearl Harbor then on a Submarine Tour.  The submarine went to 3 or 4 different reef sites, anywhere from 80-100 feet deep.  

Day 7:  The Polynesian Cultural Center.  An awesome way to learn about each of the cultures in Polynesia.

Day 8:  This was the one day that Laura ended up feeling sick.  And it happened on the best day.  My family went to do an ATV tour that we were not planning on doing since Laura is pregnant.  So we just hung out at the hotel, around the pool, and just relaxed and recouped after a full day yesterday.

Day 9:  Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay.  Sooo many fish to see here!  Within 20 minutes of being in the water you easily see over 20-30 different kinds of fish!  Watch the movie Indiana Jones (it sucked!)

Day 10: Sea Life Park & Makapuu beach.  Ate Malasadas, Yum!

Day 11:  Spent a couple hours on Waikiki Beach.  Jason & Trevor (his brother in-law) went surfing for their first times while his sister Jessica went out with a boogie board. Shopping to bring home some Hawaiian souvenirs for our family and we went on a date to the Cheesecake Factory for our last hooray before we went to the airport.