I know. Those of you who know me well and have seen that I only blog about once every 2 months or so are going to be blown away by the fact that I'm blogging again a mere week after the last one. I have a minute at my sister-in-laws fancy computer, so I thought I'd throw up some pictures of our amazing trip thus far. Just so ya know, they are completely out of order- something that really BUGS, but I'm too lazy to cut and paste them around and I'm not sure of how to do it any easier. Bear with me.
Our niece and nephew, Cole and Havyn both had birthdays the past couple of days and look at the fancy cakes Amber made. It was so much fun to be here to celebrate.
Our "easy" hike (according to Amber) on Friday to Lanikai military pill boxes overlooking the beautiful ocean. Cydnee whined and complained the whole way up, but then was so happy with herself on the way down cuz she had done it "all by myself!"
Our hike today to Likeke Falls. It was through the rain forest and so green and dense with vegetation. (You'll notice Cydnee is my main model since the other kids are always way ahead of their slow old mom).
Our location for an attempt at whale watching this afternoon. Didn't see any, but it was beautiful and well worth it anyway. Havyn and Cydnee are having a ball together. They are only 3 weeks apart and are like two peas in a pod.
It's rare for the family to ever cooperate for a family picture, but I insisted since we have this beautiful backdrop and we had just come from church. This is outside Amber and Steve's house.
Amber made this adorable dress for Havyn. Isn't she so talented? And it sure helps when the recipient is as cute as this!
Cole picked Tiki Island for his birthday party last night where we rode bumper boats and played a round of mini golf then went to Bob's Pizza for dinner.
This is what happens when you stick your brother in his own bumper boat and let him loose with a squirt gun.
A tour of the USS Bowfin while we waited for our turn to ride to the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor yesterday.
Is this amazing or what? We've had a little bit of rain here and there, but mostly just beautiful weather. That's the USS Arizona Memorial (white building) in the background.
Cydnee loving the beach and the sand Friday afternoon. She was the first one in the water and we could hardly get her out.
Spencer, Madi, Taylor and Kennady at Kailua beach.
First day at the beach on Thursday. That smile says it all.
Thursday afternoon again. Check out the color of that water! More pictures to come.
Although Cydnee didn't snorkel, she loved goofing around on her cool body board with the see through hole. What a great idea, huh?
Dad helping Kennady gear up.
The traditional cheesy family pic at the beach.
This is what the kids run to as soon as we get home.
Turtle Beach on Tuesday at the North Shore. This huge one was the only one on the beach, but we saw lots in the water swimming around. So cool!
Cheesy family picture at the beach take 2.
Laie Temple. It's been closed for over a year for renovations so people around here have to fly to Kona to go to a temple.
Tuesday at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Posing with our tats. Dad threatened them all that if they ever got a real one, they'd be DEAD MEAT!
Cydnee in New Zealand with the poi balls.
Kennady's woven fish in Samoa.
Canoe Pageant. I love it here!
Whose child is this anyway? You couldn't have paid any of my other kids to let a complete stranger hold them at this age, much less one of this size, but Cydnee actually WANTED to have her picture taken with him.
Fishing in Tonga.
Dave and Austin won the spear throwing competition and were awarded these beautiful leis.
Spencer is already so sad each day asking me how many days we have left and not wanting to leave. Cydnee said she wants to live here forever. It is a little bit surreal- like living a dream.
