More Friends have Come Our Way

Keneke's Grill (Brayden took this pic, pretty good.)

Wayne and Leanna Poole came for a visit the first week of March.  We had a great time and once again it was nice to have familiar faces around.  We had plenty to do, of course.  I didn't take pictures of everything because we've been to quite a few already.

Valley of the Temples, Kaneohe:

 Macadamia Nut Farm:

 Pali Lookout

 Makapuu Lookout

 A gorgeous set of rays

Bo and Wayne decided to go spear fishing in the ocean behind out deck. 

 It wasn't as calm as they though and a huge wave knocked Bo off his feet onto the reef.  OUCH!

We also went to Haunauma Bay, Waimea Bay, and checked out other beaches.

Thanks so much for coming all this way to spend time with us.  It was so nice to have you stay with us!!!

Congratulations Gini and Dan!

On February 6th Gini and Dan were married in the Boise Temple.  Bo flew over to attend.  We were sad we weren't all able to go, but it just wasn't going to work out.  Then when the weekend came and almost everyone was sick with a cold we were very glad we hadn't bought tickets.  

We are so happy for you two and are excited to get to know Dan better.  He's is a great man.  Congrats!

February: The Month for Visits from Friends

We had two sets of our closest friends come for a week long visit.  It was so fun to see them and spend time with people we know so well.  The thing I've missed most about being here is that we are so far away from our family and friends.  We did many of the same things as we did with my parents and Bo's family when they came.

Jake and Bonny came February forth through the eighth.  We did try a few new things.  We ate a Ted's Bakery.  Bo liked it, nobody else did. :)  It's a really popular place.  So, we thought it would be good.  But, I think it's liked more for the bakery than the actual food. EEEEEWWWWW!!!!!  We watched a couple of sunsets.  They were gorgeous.  We also went to Lanakai Beach (where we spent a day with my parents).

Jack and Bonny Shumway

A pretty rainbow we woke up to

Manoa Falls Hike

A bamboo area on the hike

These next few trees are on the temple grounds

Bonny snapped this pic of us on a sunset walk for Valentine's Day

Waimea Falls Hike

Sharks Cove.  Jack and Bonny loved snorkeling here.

Of course we hit up Masumotos

Brayden playing while they snorkeled

Con having fun planting his face in the sand.

Kris and Kendra Stowell and their two kids Ilzay and Maggie came February 20th through the 26th.  It was so fun to have some kids over along with the adults.  Our kiddos loved being with friends from back home, especially at the beaches.  We were able to get into Hanauma Bay which didn't happen with Jake and Bonny.  It was way to busy that weekend.  (Total bummer) We spent time in Ko'Olina and the beach for the Marriot.  We also hit up the Hukilau Beach the is right by our place.  They also made the usual places.

We swam at Wiamea Falls

Hanauma Bay

Hukilau Beach

Group Shot

Our kids plus Ilzay

Maggie

Manoa Falls Hike 

Thanks so much for coming to visit us!  We loved it!  It so much fun to go do all of this with great people!