It didn't really feel like Christmas in the 70 degree weather, no decorations or gifts so when we saw this decorated pine tree we thought we'd better get a picture so we wouldn't forget it was indeed Christmas time.
While Whitney and I waited for our luggage to arrive in Kaua'i, Dad went to get the rental car. We both laughed when we saw a little PT Cruiser drive by and Whitney said, "That would be really funny if Dad drove up in a Cruiser for us to "cruise" around in." Well, sure enough...he did!
It was difficult to decide what pictures to post so here are just a few of my favorites...
Whitney at Hawaii's own "Grand Canyon"...Waimea Canyon
Almost sunset on the beach of our hotel...awesome views, great company, perfect vacation!
Dad let us splurge and take a helicopter flight around the island...what a treat!
Whitney got to sit in the middle front! They seat you by weight so Dad and I (the bags of the family) were in the back :)
The views from the sky were spectacular!
We survived :)
Whitney, having fun with Dad's camera...it was a bit boring for her at times :)
but not always :)
I LOVE pictures of Whitney with her Dad! They are such good friends!
A few pictures from our beach front...
We finished our trip in Honolulu. We spent Sunday at church with Mariel's grandparents, Tutu Joan and Papa Johnny, and then accompanied them to "the Punchbowl" Hawaii's Arlington Cemetery and Pearl Harbor.
Whitney, Tutu and Me :)
Dad, Whitney and Mom at the Hawaiian Temple (which has been closed for rennovations for over a year and will be closed until summer 2010). We enjoyed seeing BYU Hawaii, as well, as the Polynesian Cultural Center.
We finished our trip around Oahu by eating at Dustin and Mariel's favorite hamburger spot, Kua-Aina Burgers where they put 1/2 of an avocado on your hamburger. We were so excited to try one, however, when we walked into the restaurant there was a sign that read, "No avocados today"...wouldn't you know it :) We tried the pineapple burger though and we were NOT disappointed!
It was a wonderful trip and we will cherish the memories forever.
The wall at the airport says it best...
