Family! Family and more family visitors!

Chandler's family came for a visit! It was wonderful! They came kind of spare of the moment because they found great flight prices out of SLC. They came in good timing for Chandler's Graduation, Mother's Day, and our anniversary ;) We did lots of fun things.. Unfortunately the weather was not the greatest which was a little frustrating- at some points the rain would not let up so it limited us of doing some things out doors. We still made the best of it! Meagan, Dennis, and Kaylene have been out previously a few times- it was fun to have Kelly, Gerie, and Grandma Bea come this time too!
Here is our Clan at Waimea Falls hike. It was the first time Chan and I have been on this hike- It.was.amazing. I highly recommend it if you are ever on Oahu. It is like hiking through botanical Gardens. Its a paved path the whole way and many different type of plants, trees, flowers, and much more. When you get to the end there is the pool and waterfall and on a normal day the waterfall is usually more like a trickle. It had been raining so much that no one could swim.

There were even wild peacock's. Beautimous I must say! This guy here was struttin his stuff-let me tell you, he knew he was gorgeous and he was showing it off. Literally twisting, twirling, and turning. Almost like a model at the end of a cat walk. But I was loving it just as much as he was loving the attention!


And here we have Meagan trying to creep up on another Peacock. It didn't quite work.. He scadadelled off!
Literally using the Banana Leaf to cover from the rain

One of the days we went out to Hanauma Bay and snorkeled and sadly I did not take any photos- except this one. I was sitting on the beach and I heard the loudest boom, and bang. I turned behind me to the path that you walk on down to the park and where the bus takes you up and down and a huge boulder came crashing down the mountain- I watched it hit the pathway. It shattered! People were lucky they were not walking there and Then- it would have been deadly.


We enjoyed a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Every time I go I always think that Ive seen everything possible the park has to offer- Each time it actually gets better and better and I enjoy it more! We had a great day!
Kelly and Gerie on the Parasailing Boat. We all went Parasailing and we were all in Heaven.. well almost that high! It was so quiet and peaceful when you are up there is the sky- It was tandem which made it fun to be up there with someone!
Gerie had her camera there on the boat and we took so many awesome pictures. But something happened to the cameras' setting of being over exposed- so none of the photos of anyone up in the sky turned out ;( maybe next time.

We went to one of our favorite restaurants, Haleiwa Joe's. They had these HUGE wooden slippers on the wall as decor and Gerie and Kaylene put their feet up for a pic! Kinda cute ;)


We had to enjoy some time at Lani Kai. It was a little bit windy and cold for me so Grandma and I relaxed in our beach chairs covered in towels and talked a great story! Here is Chan running- yes trying to run anyway. (He is loving being out of his cast) He is playing catch with his dad with this new little ball we have called a woozboo or something and it bounces on water- actually a pretty fun thing!

Kaylene and Gerie out enjoying the water- very refreshing for them after all the snow in Utah!

Every time we went to North Shore we stopped at the shrimp shacks for fresh Shrimp. Its all part of the journey. I do not eat seafood of any sort so I get to go and watch and smell the Garlic!
Grandma Bea peeling her Shrimp

Kaylene and Dennis

We had to go to Shimazu's a few times! DEE-lious!


Don't worry I didn't order two for myself- Dennis was off on the phone so I'm holding his too. I order Cotton Candy and Creme brulee - it is so stupidly good. Chan gets Cinnamon- which taste exactly like hot cinnamon bears! :)


I think they could be models for the Store. That's straight advertisement right there by the flowery trees!

We went on a lunch buffet cruise for Mother's Day. The idea was so Grand and everyone was thrilled to go out to sea for two hours. I am not one to get sick at all, not on rides, cruise ships, cars- nothing. but I think with the storm that we had the sea was soooo choppy. Our boat was rocking BAAAD. I did okay but boy I had to mentally not think about it and I could hardly walk I needed to be seated at all times. Walking and waiting in line at the buffet getting our food would have been a great video to be sent into AFV. And poor Kaylene- we thought it would be the most perfect adventure for Mother's Day but she REALLY felt the boat. I wont go into detail :( but we all felt so bad because it was not a fun thing for her at all! It was probably the longest two hour lunch for her. We were happy to be on solid ground!
Meagan and Kaylene
Getting started out of the shore line of Waikiki

Da girls!

Kelly and Chan at one of the highest points on the ship. 5th level about.

Love the Purse Dennis is wearing! ;)
Thank you everyone for taking me on that adventure. It was still worth every penny!
We packed the surf boards down tot he beach..
Here is Dennis and Kelly just LOVING the water. We were entertained for quite some time just watching them get beat up by every wave that broke on shore. it was hilarious!


This happened to Dennis every time! His legs would just go straight up when it knocked him over then he would roll back down!Chan and Meag at the Gun show!

And yes I went surfing!
Poor Meag got cut up by the Reef and it got infected she had to eventually run to the Dr. while she was here- it looked so painful!
Just-a-waitin
Chandler and the little boy in him did everything he could to catch this little box fish. The little thing was so cute! And when you felt him he was hard as a square rock!
Meag and I were both yapping at Chan to put him back in the water! Poor thing!
They are so cute together!


Okay FYI. The look that is on my face is a very common look I do often. I have NO IDEA I am doing it or why. I have been noticing a lot lately that I have a mean scawel look. Mostly my brows quenching together and I look P.O. I have a few random photos of me where I am doing it. And just for the record, I really don't mean it! And I really am never P.O. I promise. I apologize now to those of you who think I'm mean or rude or cold or upset. Im really not. I am working on trying to relax my facial muscles. I find myself doing it a lot outside and its mostly because its so bright. Chan has to remind me a lot of times to stop. I have had Botox injections on about four different occasions and that helps me out A LOT. But for now. ..sorry if you see me like this. ha!


On their last day we went to Pearl Harbor- and again You think you see everything or know everything possible about Pearl Harbor when you've been four times. But it was the best time Ive ever been. I learned so much and I loved it! So surreal so sad but so wonderful they have the memorial.
Here is Chan we are getting ready to get on the U.S.S MissouriHere is the U.S.S. Arizona
Our strips flying int he wind!

I had such a wonderful time with everyone here to visit! Most importantly A Big Thank you to Dennis, Kaylene and Grandma Bea for supporting us, treating us, and loving us. We are so grateful to have such an amazing supportive family. We are happy you all made it out. See you all soon! Love you!