Sunday, October 09, 2011

Hawaiian Vacation

This past August, we spent a week on Oahu island in Kapolei, Hawaii with Andrea, Brent, and new baby cousin, Cooper. We stopped their on our way to South Dakota for our home leave. It was the first trip to Hawaii for all of us. The weather was hot, sunny, and humid - a nice change from NZ winter! We had a great time seeing the Scheele's home, getting to know baby Cooper, and exploring the island. We did beaches, shopping, sight-seeing, and, of course, a lu'au.




With new cousin, Cooper





Tumbling in the grass at Ko Olina






Aquarium





Waikiki Beach





We went to a lu'au at Paradise Cove. Their was a pig roast and authentic Hawaiin feast. There were great activities such as making flowered head and neck pieces. The kids loved the live music and danced the night away.







Owen gets inked





The boys and their tatoos





Beautiful sunset at Paradise Cove








Another one of the pools at Ko Olina








Pearl Harbor




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