Tomorrow # 2 will celebrate his upcoming birthday at daycare with his buddies. Mama made cupcakes, and although I will not be recruited anytime soon to work at the local cake shop (and I really hope my professional cupcake making
The boys played on the beach and in the waves as the sun set over the (straight
There is something about having your small children on one of the world's most active volcano (Kiluaea has been in constant eruption since 1983) that is slightly unsettling. Although no flowing lava was visible, having steam vents all around was real enough for me!
It's quite ironic that I come back home to the Pac NW from Hawaii to catch a better sunset. Due to fog and steam-vent action from Kilauea, the sunsets were less than spectacular, unfortunately. I love that our house
And I'm BACK! The fam and I just walked in the door from spending 11 glorious days on the Big Island of Hawaii. Have a slight tan to show for it, some great pictures, and TONS of wonderful experiences! It
Selfie for Blam! ;) Jealous? (Actually, I didn't even go in! I don't have the cashflow to afford a Coach at the "Kings Shops"!)
We took a boat ride around the Hilton, and they have these beautiful African crowned cranes. This one happens to be named Thumper. Very appropriate on this Easter afternoon.
Very fun and unique Easter! The boys participated in an Easter Egg Scramble (no hunting skills needed) in Waikoloa, then had our own hunt. The bunny brought jelly beans, and seashells. So tropical!
The Big Island is so different when compared to older islands, such as Maui or Oahu. You can be in one location, surrounded by giant ferns, banyon trees, and other tropical plants, and then drive for 15 minutes and be
The hubby and I had the luxury of going out in the evening sans keiki (kids) a few nights, thanks to my wonderfully fabulous inlaws. I had never been to a luau, and oh what I was missing! The scent
I had too many to decide from on this day! It was a beautiful, clear day with many amazing sites visited (ruins, small artsy town, amazing lookout, Hawaiian cowboy country), but I had to go with my palm!
We had the most amazing time at this tucked away black sand beach! Through a gated entrance, surrounded by 10+ million dollar homes (no exaggerations), we got to play, snorkel, and find interesting pieces of coral among the lava sand. The