Kate's Daddy-Daughter Date

200th Post

Took Kate to the Jazz game with me on a Daddy/Daughter date and she fell asleep in the car (we live 5 minutes away)! I carried her all the way from parking to the doors of the ESA where she woke up. She was thrilled to meet the Jazz Bear, get ice cream (mint chocolate chip because it's Audrey's favorite), and felt like a "big girl" walking down all the stairs by herself. Great date (glad we left at halftime)!

Trip to Hawaii - Finale

"Aloha 'Oe... Until We Meet Again"

We were happy to spend a large portion of our final two days with Grandpa Zakimi. We visited Grandma's grave, got shave ice, and ate several meals together. We appreciated Jimmy & Lynne's willingness to watch our kids and let us have a night out (sushi & malasadas). Our final day, as we loaded the car, Audrey asked, "Why can't we stay two more weeks?" Thank you for a remarkable vacation Grandpa! We love you and look forward to our next visit!

Trip to Hawaii - Part 7

La'ie & The Polynesian Cultural Center (Day 12)

While most of the shows, presentations, and activities have remained constant, we took the entire family for a day at the PCC. We were able to procure front row seats to both the Tongan & Samoan shows, that we thoroughly enjoyed (Sarah's gone enough times now that she said, "Hey, they've added a few new jokes to their routines.") All the kids were quite entertained, but Audrey showed a distinct interest in learning about the Polynesian culture. If you have yet to see it, the new night show, Ha: The Breath of Life, is excellent!

*Bonus points for anyone who can name the white-haired gentleman in the picture with me at the La'ie Temple Visitor's Center.

Trip to Hawaii - Part 6

Day 11

So we went a little crazy with the camera (we've been averaging just over 80 photos a day, but took over 200 this day) and I didn't know if I'd be able to cut it down enough to pair it with another day (especially when that day will be the Polynesian Cultural Center), so we're going with a single day's events in an iMovie. We finally visited the Dole Pineapple Plantation (on this my fourth trip to Hawaii with Sarah), and made it back to Pounders, which Audrey has again proclaimed her "favorite beach!" We're impressed and pleased with each of the kids' improved sense of courage found at the beach. Enjoy the footage!

Trip to Hawaii - Part 5

A Calm Weekend

We realize that our extraordinary trip is quickly coming to an end. We had a very relaxing weekend that included: another drive up Round Top/Tantalus, The Princess & the Frog movie, lunch @ Dave & Buster's, Ala Moana Beach, Church, and dinner with Grandpa, Jimmy, Lynne, & Dara. Sadly, our streak of 6 consecutive days of getting shave ice (primarily @ Waiola's) came to an end.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Christmas in Hawaii! (Part 4 or Days 7 & 8)

We feel very blessed to be where we are and to have this opportunity to spend some time with my Grandpa Zakimi (a.k.a. "my hero"). We love Jesus Christ and his Gospel and are thankful for not only his birth and death, but infinite Atonement. We wish all of you the best during this Christmas season and pray that the light of Christ plays an important role in your life, as it does in ours.

Isaac's Standing!

The Kid's Learning Fast!

Apparently Isaac is determined to stand, and possibly walk, before we leave Hawaii. It's reminiscent of Kate and her learning to crawl the last time we were here! He's having fun trying and keeps getting better at balancing longer each day!