Sunday, March 23, 2008

Unbelievable!

Our discussion regarding youtube and how it has changed the rules on worldwide communications

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Most beautiful city in the world

Okay, so I haven't visited every city, bit SF has to be among the best, especially on a day like today. Lots of people out playing, shopping, having fun.

Beautiful day in san francisco

Days like today makes me miss working in the city.

Ready to eat at my favorite pizza place, Blondies, while Liz , Evan, and Ellysa are at a bd party down the street.

Ethan is at his best friends house, where we will catch up with him in a few hours for another birthday party.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Birthday dinner

After a good movie, some good sushi!

Happy Birthday, my Elizabeth

Well, today is Liz's birthday
The kids came up with the idea of making an Easter basket with eggs they decorated for her, so we all got up early this morning while Liz slept in.

We had fun trying to figure out all the egg wraps work (they shrink to fit the egg in hot water), and dying colors on the eggs.

Ethan had the Star Wars theme going, while Ellysa had tie-die going for her. Evan was more traditional, with Easter colors.

So we got an Easter basket, hit some eggs in the plastic grass, and each signed personalized cards for her, and delivered the whole package to her in bed.

Happy Birthday, My Elizabeth

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Wednesday

Well, another busy day. Since I'm managing a T-Ball team (Ethan & Ellysa will not play unless I am coaching), I've been playing catch-up to Evan's baseball, leading Cub Scouts, and now managing a team.

I think it will get easier once it becomes routine, but right now I'm happy just making it to an event and not forgetting my shoes and shirt at home.

We are all still daydreaming and wishing we were back in Hawaii, but since we are back, we've been too busy to take a breather. Hopefully this weekend.

Liz's birthday is Friday. I think she needs a massage. Hmm, we've never done that couple massage thing, I think I need one too!

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Lunchtime with Ethan

A promise is a promise...

Monday, March 10, 2008

Just landed

Back to reality...

On board...going back to Cali

Well, we made it to the plane. Went to Betty's Imports for some necklaces and gifts, took a final stroll on Waikiki beach with lunch, and made a final stop at the Hard Rock Café for yet some more souvenirs. Flight time back is about 4 1/2 hours.

lunch

Beach burger & Pizza. yummmmmy

waikiki

Killing time before our flight

Checking out

Last day. View from walkway to garage of Waikiki Marina

Last night in paradise

Kids loved Benihana's! More to come soon

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Sunset Beach

Lunchtime

Mahi-mahi plate and shrimp from the Shrimp Shack

View from Halona Blow Hole

Snack before more North Shore

End of day 6

Picture of us getting off bus at Luau. Now at hotel, ready for some R&R. See you all tomorrow, not yet sure what we're doing on our last day...

Saturday, March 8, 2008

On the way back

Singing 'Just hang loose'. Shaaka!

Cousin Kea

Our host for the Luau.
We had 6 drink tickets, Liz had a virgin pina colada, I had a mai tai and a blue hawaii, and we had 3 drink tickets left when we left. Looks like I'm slipping with my drinking consumption. Maybe it's fatherhood and that whole good example thing? Well we still had a great time. Liz and Ellysa did the hula on stage, come back for video when we're back mainland. 1 day left.

At Germaine's Luau


Me getting ready to Luau

On our way to Germaine's

Aloha lunch and siesta

Eating and relaxing before our Luau tonight

Aloha stadium

Going to the swap meet. The Pro Bowl was played here last month.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Buying milk on a Friday Night in Waikiki

What better way to spend a Friday night in Paradise?

dinnertime

AWESOME!!!

We had the most awesome day at the beach ever!
After the Dole Plantation we went to snorkle at Pupukla Beach, then to Waimea Bay Beach Park, where we all enjoyed the sand and the surf. Evan even did.some body surfing, while Ellysa and Ethan buried themselves in the sand. Hoped to take the coast drive back, but sunset has hit and we couldn't enjoy it now anyways, so taking direct route through center of island.

On the Pineapple Express

At the dole plantation

Ready to start day 4

Going to the North Shore, and Dole Plantation, for Ethan's love of pineapples.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Tour of history














Just finished touring USS Arizona, USS Bowfish, and USS Misourri at Pearl Harbor, hungry now..

About to go to the USS Arizona Memorial