North Shore

We loved visiting the North Shore, especially swimming at Waimea Bay and getting Matsumoto's Shave Ice with the family.

Waimea and its clear blue waters

Sharks in the bay

Okay, they were dolphins that came within 50 ft from the shore

That is not me jumping from Waimea Rock, but I have jumped before, with less styleCora enjoying the nice water
Enjoying Matsumoto's (The best shaved ice in the world)

Lighthouse

We decided to visit the Makapu'u lighthouse after Kailua Beach. It was early evening by the time we got there, and the gates were going to close, so we had to hurry up the hill. For those of you who've been there, this is not a tiny hill. It probably would've been easier if I wasn't in rubber slippers pushing Cora's stroller and running every now and again. By the time we got to the top, it was worth it. The view is awesome.

I wish we had not gone so late because of the light. However, When you see the immensity of the ocean you realize how little we are and how beautiful God made this earth for us.

The waves pounding against the rocksIt was very windy, but we managed to take this picture of us.

Swimsuit Model

We visited Kailua Beach on our way to the Makapu'u lighthouse, and Cora decided to practice her modeling skills.

Kayakers wondering what that kid is up to.

Good times

Family

It's been a while since everyone has been together, so we decided it would be a good idea to get some pictures out of it. Much mahalos to David and Carol's friend who took the pics!

The Grandkids

Mom and Dad and Their 10 Kids

The Whole Fam

Cora Post Photoshoot

Pearl Harbor

We got to spend a few hours visiting the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor with Pono, who just returned from a mission in Japan, and Mimo, who was celebrating a birthday. Cora had fun taking the ferry out to the memorial. They were raising a new flag when we got there. It's always humbling to realize all the lives lost during that tragic time in our Nation's history. We are grateful for those men and women who risk their lives each day to protect our freedoms.

Pono, Danny, Mimo, and Cora