Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Nice Coconuts!

My family recently returned from a week long vacation. My brother and his new wife MADE us go to Hawaii...the nerve. Their wedding was spectacular, the week was relaxing and exciting. Here are some of the highlights...
A perfect day and a beautiful wedding...
Oscarsons
Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona
USS Arizona
Hiking through rain forest to Waimea Falls
Wamia Falls
Watching the sun set on Waikiki Beach
Waikiki
Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay (tons of fish and an octopus!)
Haunama Bay
Cultural awareness, Maori tattoos and a Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center (Mia can't say we never took her anywhere...)
PCC Luau
The Pali Lookout...I don't remember much of the view but I know it was a lip smackin good time...
Pali Lookout
A couple of lunches at Kua Aina for a burger with fresh avocado or grilled pineapple!
Kua Aina
followed by trips to Matsumotos Grocery for shaved ice
matsumotos
The unbelievable view from the back of the house...and the ocean a mere 50 yards away.
House
Great company...
Fam at Temple
and coming home...
Haley
Thank you Mo and Dad for an unforgetable week with my favorite people!

6 comments:

Abby said...

mmm...Kua Aina...but what's going on behind you?
I haven't heard one "thank you" out of the babies--it's like they don't even remember going!

elasticwaistbandlady said...

My girls were gushing over how gorgeous Sho is, and that dress, WOW! I never thought brown was an attractive color but it was so stunning when used as an accent on her dress.

We can't wait to meet her live and in person on Friday.

Laura said...

There is NOT one bad picture in this group!! What a (literally) beautiful day!!

mo said...

I didn't realize how much smooching was going on during our little family-style vacation! Did you guys even notice the spectacular views??? Thank heavens Abby was being observant. (You can observe a lot when you're just sitting around nursing!) I could use an avacado burger from Kua Aina just now. Where is Hawaii when you really need it.....

Suzie Petunia said...

Just think... if we could spread that week out and just take an hour or two when we REALLY need it... it could have lasted all year! Great pictures, Em!

Oscarson Photography said...

didnt any of you realize the secret is to get an avacodo bacon buger and you ADD pineapple!!?? now THATS high living...