Grandpa Porter's Visit

Grandpa came to visit us for a week.  He was the first family or friend we've seen in four months!  It was so nice to have him come.  Although, I'm sure after his first step into our house he may not have been thinking the same thing....

Just before stitches were removed

...on his way in he tripped and he fell on the hardwood floor.  We had a trip to Ko'olauloa Health Center for seven stiches.  But, everything went uphill from there.

First fun stop was at Pearl Harbor.  We visited the USS Arizona Arizona Memorial

This is the Memorial built over the Arizona.  One of the many ships that sunk during the Pearl Harbor attack.

Taking the boat to the memorial:

Looking down through parts of the floor you can see a bit of the ship

Front Veiw:

The younger boys had a great time spending time around grandpa while the kids were at school.  We were able to see some fun things while we were here. The two younger boys went with Dad and Grandpa to the Dole Plantation.  They rode the train and ate yummy pineapple ice cream.

We also went to a parade for the 150 year celebration of the church in Laie.  This is the only pic from that:

Jackson with nine of his suckers stuffed in his mouth.

Of course, we had to stop for a snow cone...

Okay, we may have stopped at a couple of places

Best snow cone yet!

The last night Earle was in town was Bo's birthday.  We went to a Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center to celebrate.  It was really fun and they put on a hulu show while we ate.  

I love this picture.  We were getting a picture of Con and Grandpa because Conrad had a stye and it looked like he had a black eye.  But, it didn't she up.  Caleb photo bombed it!

 It's such a long trip to come see us but thanks so much for coming to see us Earle!  We love you!