What we've been up too!

Wow...we have been so busy! Here is the latest-

Friday: When Darrick got home from work we drove to Honolulu for the night. We parked at the Hale Koa which is a military hotel and then walked to the International Market Place. We ate dinner at a little plate lunch place on the sidewalk and had pork, chicken, rice and macaroni salad. Then we shopped and Karen got all of her gifts for friends and family. We walked back to the Hale Koa and loaded all our deals in the van. We went to the beach at the hotel and watched the fireworks. From their we went to Bibas and had dessert.

Saturday: We got up bright and early and went out for breakfast at the Wright Bros. Cafe. From there we took the scenic drive to Hanauma Bay. After the mandatory movie before you enter we walked down, down, down to the beach. We found a great spot and Karen and I got ready to go snorkeling. We probably looked like a comedy routine. We were falling over trying to get our fins on and the waves kept knocking us over but finally we got out. We saw some cool fish but somehow ended up on the coral reef right where the waves break and were knock silly. We both got cut on the coral-Karen pretty bad and had to return and go to the lifeguard station. When we were done at the beach we had to hike back up the hill which was terrible! I had to carry Jacob on my back! We stopped at Dirty Lickins for lunch and then to home for showers. After that we went to Paradise Cove for our Luau. It was awesome! We all had so much fun and the food was amazing.

Sunday: This morning we got up and went to church. After church we drove to the Dole Plantation. We rode the Pineapple Express and all tried a chocolate covered pineapple. From there we went out to lunch at Cholo's and to Matsumoto's for a shave ice. It never fails that one or both of the boys flips theirs on the ground-this time it was Jacob and it landed on my foot-nice. Then we headed to Shark's cove. My neighbor Margaret recommend it to us-thanks Margaret-it was awesome! Karen watched the boys and Darrick and I went out first. It was amazing and better then the day before. We saw amazing fish and even got to hold hands while we swam along looking at everything. Later Karen and I went out. The boys played in the water and collected shells. Then we went to dinner at Pizza Bob's. We then went to watch the sunset and finally drove home.

We are all so tired but had so much fun these past three days. I sent out pictures to everyone through ofoto-if your not on my list and want to see them just let me know!