Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Some more Hawaii pictures...

I don't know why we thought this sign was so funny, but I guess when you're in Hawaii people are so laid back and relaxed they have to be reminded not to forget their footwear and clothing!

Jessica at the Turtle Bay Resort where we stayed for a couple of nights with Oma and Appa (my parents who flew in from Las Vegas)

Jessica and the Ikaika statue behind the resort.

Jessica in front of my mother's boutique in the lobby of the resort.

At the airport picking up Uncle Jonny who flew in from Utah.

More pictures from Hawaii...

From the Laie Hawaii North Stake parking lot you can see the Laie Hawaii temple off in the background.

The Laie Hawaii Temple will be closing in December for 18 months for renovations. I was able to take in a couple of sessions and walk around the grounds and visitor center with Jessica while we were there.

Jessica in front of the temple grounds.

Jessica and Mibi's cat Shadow.

Photos from Hawaii...

Kualoa Mountain range where Jurrasic park was filmed.

Jessica taking a quick nap in between tourist destinations.

Jessica at the "Hawaiian" McDonald's. Notice the sign in the back for the McTeri special and Portugese sausage and rice breakfast?

Oh and how could I NOT order Saimin at McDonald's! You gotta love Hawaii!

Jessica and Kayla.

Sunday, November 09, 2008

There's a prize in every package...





White sands and blue waters...

Temple Beach in Laie.
Jessica found a coconut washed up on the shore at Temple Beach
The water felt cool on our feet!



Nothing beats the sights of the North Shore...

Hukilau Beach
Shark's cove
Waimea valley
The Laie temple at sunset

Saturday, November 08, 2008

Living the life of a tourist...

Jessica and I in front of my old High School.
Shark's cove
Dole Pineapple Plantation
Just a couple of pineapple pics
Jessica at Turtle Beach with a large turtle who had come on shore for a little nap!

Cost of living vs. the benefits of living in paradise....

Mayonnaise $6.49
One gallon of milk $9.89
Tiare flowers
Pineapples
Colorful lizzards everywhere
Crabs hiding in the rocks
Portugese Man o War (Blue Bubbles)
Crabs hiding in the sand

A morning walk through Laie...

Temple gardens
Laie Hawaii Temple Visitor Center plaquard
Laie Elementary School
Laie Hawaii Temple Blvd.

So much ONO food so little time...

Ted's Bakery in Sunset
Huli Huli Chicken in Haleiwa
Matsumoto's Shave Ice
Zippy's
LAX Wolfgang Puck
Leonard's Malasadas
Dole Pineapple Plantation