Hawaii was so great and we did so much, I can't possibly cover everything so I will try a top 10 list.
The top 10 awesomest things about Spring Break in Hawaii:
10. Being with friends. Actually this should be at the top but I had to introduce it early so I could post pictures with these great people. We stayed at McA's in Mililani on Oahu. We have been friends with Ted and Cindy since before we were all married. Since then we have followed each other across the country from Logan (UT) to Corvallis (OR) to Silver Spring (MD). I guess this means our next move will be to Hawaii? They have crazy 7-yr old Kai. Mutual friends Matt and Christina flew in from Colorado to join us.
9. Visiting with sea turtles.
8. Lots of fresh fruit and ono grinds (good eats). Here we are eating pineapple soft serve at the Dole plantation.
7. Watching all the extreme activities. Surfers on the big waves at the North Shore, sky-divers, boogie boarders, kite boarders, and wind surfers all catching big air and doing crazy stunts.
6. Trying out new sports. Eric rode the boogie board on the calmer waters and Ted, Eric, and Matt went spear-fishing.
5. Exploring new places. Byodo-In Temple, Bishop Museum, Contemporary Art Conservatory. Here is Cadie ringing the big peace bell at the Byodo-In Temple (Buddhist).
4. Sunset cruise and whale watching trip. Humpback whales breaching everywhere! Cadie trying out the view from the Ted seat:
3. Snorkeling and swimming with amazing fish larger than Cadie. (no pictures of the actual fish but here we are at Hanauma Bay).
2. Sitting on the beach everyday. Sun, sand, water. What more could we want? Cadie would wake up in the morning and say, "let's go to Hawaii" meaning: "let's go to the beach!"
And finally... drum roll please... for those who have stuck through this whole post, here is the Hawaii miracle, the #1 most awesome thing about our Hawaii trip:
1. (Sorry for the graphic nature of this one) E not vomiting! No trips at all hours to the bathroom, no dehydration, no IV fluids needed! Totally a miracle as this was my life for the 8 weeks leading up to our trip. I'll admit that the week before Hawaii things were improving but I did not expect this. Yes, I'm pregnant! Due date 9/11.
14 comments:
DAH! So exciting! Congratulations!! We are so happy for you all, and can't wait to meet the new little member of your family. And so happy that you're not sick anymore. Whew! I bet all the fresh, warm air was good for you. :) Congrats again!
A warm beach sounds so amazing right now. Yahoo for another cutie Toman baby!
Yea so exciting, We are so happy for you, your trip looked amazing and the best part was the end, Can't wait to see the progress, Miss ya congrats again
What a finale! Congratulations!!!
Yeah!! Congratulations we are so excited for you guys.
WOW! Hawaii looks amazing. Congrats on Baby #2. :D
we loved reading your great news!!!! Hip Hip for you! Cadie will love being a big sister. We also loved seeing pictures of Kai and his great parents. What a fun trip. Sam has great memories of them. Yesterday in fact he was talking about the Easter Egg hunt where they had a REAL pig that we ate. Again, wonderful news!
I am seriously so jealous of your trip to Hawaii! I want to go! Congratulations on the baby!!! Yippee!!! I am so excited for you! And very glad you are feeling better. Let me know if you ever need anything!
Congratulations! Sad to hear you've been so sick but that's great you got to enjoy your vacation! September is the magical baby month for a lot of people I know! :)
Congratulations!!
Congrats!!! So glad you were able to enjoy your trip!!
YEA!!! Congratulations!!!! I am so excited for you! Hope your pregnancy goes well. You guys are fun. Your Hawaii trip looks AWESOME!!!
WOW! Fun all around! Congratulations! How exciting.
OH my GOSH!!! Congrats E that is so exciting!!! The trip looks amazing too:) You will have to keep us posted on what you are having. The University ward isn't the same without you.
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