HawaWHY? Because it was so fun!

I know it's been a VERY delayed process getting these pictures uploaded, but life has definitely caught up with us. Since we've been home we have been blowin' and goin' non stop (more on that later). I am going to try and knock these out today... We'll see how that goes.

So on our last full day on the island we rented another Jeep... & this time we got a red one. Codi says it's her dream car.

Mom had been wanting to drive up to Pali Lookout, since it was rated the #1 scenic point on Oahu.

& it was breath taking

& it made for an excellent photo op.
Then we headed to the Eastern side of Oahu. Which was absolutely gorgeous.
The waves crashing in...
Another amazing backdrop
Then we ventured to Hunuma Bay. Which was a bit over rated if you ask me. When you have to watch a 15 minute informational video before entering a beach it kinda kills the mood.
Chris & I enjoyed some good reads. I read Lauren Conrad's new book while he read a John Grisham novel.
Hello crazy hair...
Codi talked me into boogie boarding. It was actually really fun, probably because the waves were huge this day.

If you look closely my board was actually upside down. Awesome job, Shan.
We met Nene & Grandad at the Royal Hawaiian for lunch.& cocktails.
Codi & I got a tad-bit simpled out. & caused a scene at the hotel poolFriday night there was a street fair going on because of King Kamea Mea's birthdaySo we went to Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber. It was like a Margaritaville, but with a different name. & yes, Grandad found a new girlfriends.
Dad wanted in on that
Hubbski.
We got conned into this...
& then it got worse. We had to dance alone.

while the audience judged us....
& even Nena did it. She was by far the best of any of us.

She shook it like a Polaroid picture.
Then we shopped at the flea market by our hotel & got lots of treasures to take home.

Japanese drummers.

&&& I love my husband because all week he carried around my silver sparkly beach bag without griping. What a winner.