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Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day

We were able to celebrate Pioneer Day while we were in Hawaii.  The Miller Family, whom we knew when we lived in Hawaii invited us over for dinner. Patricia who was days away from delivering babies 8 &9 planned fun pioneer games for the kids too. The did the stick pull, sack races and donuts on a string eating contest. … Read more →

Rope Swings and Alligator Pond

Rope Swings and Alligator Pond

We decided to go back to Kekala beach and play but opted to go to the right side of the beach to play with some rope swings and play at Alligator Pond. It was the perfect location for all four kids.  The older kids loved to play on the rope swing.  Micah tried it out too but was a little… Read more →

Polynesian Cultural Center

Polynesian Cultural Center

We can not go to Hawaii and not stop in at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC).  I used to work there in the Hale Aloha, way in the back (because I don’t look Polynesian) setting up for the Luau. John and I both love the PCC and luckily we learned that the kids love it too.  Since the last time… Read more →

Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch

I signed the older kids up for a $5 horseback ride at Kualoa Ranch.  We got to the ranch early and were able to walk around and see all the animals at the Ranch.  We then got caught in a fun rainstorm.  Lucky for us the rain stopped and the sun came up just as their tour started.  The kids… Read more →

Walking to Church

Walking to Church

We were able to go to church three times we were in Hawaii. It was fun to go back to the ward we were in when we lived in Hawaii.  The faces were familiar.  It took me awhile to remember all the names though. When we lived in Hawaii we walked to church almost every week.  We tried to do… Read more →

The Beach

The Beach

After watching the blow hole we hiked down to a small beach area.  The current was really strong and the ocean was quite fierce.  It was not very child friendly.  John and I were on edge with all the little ones trying to go off and explore on their own.  There were people swimming and cliff jumping.  At first I… Read more →

Halona Blow Hole

Halona Blow Hole

The whole reason we drove forever in the car was so we could see the Halona Blow Hole. I read about it online and it sounded pretty cool.  It did not disappoint.  It was gorgeous. There is something about something so dangerous looking that is intriguing.  You could see how powerful the water was in and around the blow hole. … Read more →

Halona Overlook

Halona Overlook

One Saturday we decided to take a drive to the other side of the island and look around.  While the kids hated the long drives in the car (it takes over an hour to get to any big town) the views and experiences we had were usually worth it.  This trip was no exception.  The kids whined (mainly Curtis) the… Read more →

Laie Point

Laie Point

The kids and I spent an afternoon exploring Laie Point.  According to an old Hawaiian legend, this land was patrolled by a giant lizard, or Mo‘o, by the name of Laniloa, with a reputation for killing any passerby‘s that would dare to venture into his territory. At one time, Kana, a legendary warrior, and his brother had rescued their mother… Read more →

Kekala Beach

Kekala Beach

The three younger kids and I hit up Kekala Beach one morning. Curtis was being a stinker and didn’t want to come.  In the end it was his loss.  The waves were perfect for body surfing.  Alessia got thrashed by the ocean over and over again but she kept going in for more. This was also the first trip to… Read more →