Sunday, January 23, 2011

Hawaii Trip

James and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary with a long-awaited trip to Hawaii. The kids stayed with my parents, and even though we missed them, it was SO NICE to have 4 days alone together in Hawaii!
We stayed in Waikiki, here's the view from our hotel:


We spent a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I loved seeing all the performances and learning about the different islands. It was also awesome to see the students and hear how the PCC allows them to pay for school. James helped out in the New Zealand welcome dance:


The sister missionaries took us on a tour to see the Laie Hawaii temple and BYU-Hawaii:



We went back the next day to do a session at the temple. We also swam on the North Shore later that day, and watched them setting up for a big surf competition.


Overlooking Hanauma Bay:


We snorkeled in the Bay and saw so many cool kinds of fish. We also went on a hike up Koko head, and old train track up the side of a mountain.


This was the perfect trip! We had a great time and loved being together!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

December


Bass Pro Shop- Santa's workshop


Trevor climbing on the boat at Bass Pro Shop

Tammy's Christmas party. It was a Khoury's restaurant in Long Beach. It was great to see family we haven't seen in a long time.

Ruby's- Christmas Eve lunch

Me at Ruby's

Dessert. I love that Tyler is imitating Karissa here.

Christmas eve bowling- our Neilson family tradition. The kids had bumpers and sometimes used the ramp... Tyler was the winner (with a little help from mom and dad).

Christmas Eve Jammies