When we planned to visit Kauai Hawaii for Spring Break with my parents and sister, we decided to visit an Island that we had not been to before. Kauai Island. We had personal friends that had gone and raved about it, so we really wanted to give it a try. We were so happy we did. There is so much fun outdoor things to do in Kauai and most of those things are FREE! My husband and I are already planning another visit by ourselves. That's how much we loved it. When looking at Kauai hotels, we … [Read more...]
Diamond Head: Our Hawaiian Vacation
Day 3: We did it! A 0.8 mile hike. The second set of steps is the most difficult in my opinion. 99 steps in that set total. Otherwise, the hike was pretty easy. The wind on the other hand, was a little much. My Princess did not have to walk at all. Papa and Daddy took turns carrying her. Lucky girl. The view from the top was certainly worth it. (Plus, I needed to work off that Reese’s PB Cup Doughnut, thanks honey for buying that one!) Here we all are at the bottom, before the … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Vacation (Day Two)
Day Two continued: Dole Plantation. Fun to take the littlies and me. A train, a maze, pineapple ice cream, samples, and local artists. For cheap too. We could not ask for more. The North Shore. We just missed the Van’s Triple Crown, if only we arrived even 1 hour earlier. You have no idea how bummed my surfer boy was! We saw the 3 trophies being handed to the winners. Brazil won for the first time! … [Read more...]
Pearl Harbor
Day Two: U.S.S Arizona Memorial Entrance fee: Free U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Audio Tour: $6 but well worth it!U.S.S Bowfin fee with audio tour: $10, a great price that also includes the submarine museum. A wealth of information that easily took another 45 minutes.We arrived early at 7:30 am and were able to get the second boat ride to the U.S.S Arizona Memorial (8:20 am ferry). We were not allowed to bring our purse or camera bag. Unfortunately, my husband and I were dropped … [Read more...]
Honolulu, HI and Our Family Meal Plan
Day One Recap: The two hour time change has enabled us to wake up early. Great for sight seeing and making a full day of it. Here is a photo off our balcony the first day here. Isn’t it pretty? Our first morning we needed to go grocery shopping. Hello, Wal-mart and Safeway. After dropping $299 we were set for the week on meals. Interested in our meal plan? Here you go: Cold Cereal, Oatmeal, Eggs, Hash browns, Pancakes, Bacon Strips PB&J and Peppered Tofurky Sandwiches, Top … [Read more...]
Aloha! Our Family is Taking a Hawaiian Vacation
Live. Love. Aloha. {Thank goodness for a Hawaiian vacation!} It is time for our family vacation! We are leaving on a jet plane. Vacation time with my family. Whoohooo! One week in Hawaii will be a great vacation! (I am so happy.) ...there will be showers of blessings... Ezekiel 34:26 We are taking a multi-generational family vacation to Oahu. Spending a week in Hawaii during December is awesome for this PNW family. I've been to Hawaii before, but it'll be nice to go with … [Read more...]
