Who•why•ie

Dallin's phonetic respresentation of Madeleine's pronunciation of Hawaii. Personally, it doesn't matter how you say it, it is a blessed place. We get it. We finally get why everyone who's been sighs in a moment of fond reflection when the word Hawaii is uttered. We returned filled with the Aloha spirit, and a yearning to explore more of Polynesia.


The view from the top of Diamond Head


She may be sweet as this flower, but this little girl hiked Diamond head all by herself


Happiness is a fruity beverage


Hot dogs are a food group


Tasted as good as it looks


Coconut cracking good!


Scott's mom and step-dad







The hands of youth learn from the hands of experience


Sand is also a food group


A date which will live in infamy . . .


Such irony















Day one at the Polynesian Cultural Center . . .










Happy 25th Anniversary!































































Scott and Shannon enjoyed a wonderful day away by themselves. We kayaked out to this dreamy uninhabited island and hiked around to the back. After we enjoyed a beautiful sunset stroll down Waikiki and a beachside dinner . . .

(These shots are courtesy of the on-camera timer.)






















Day two at the Polynesian Cultural Center . . .




















This was almost too good to be true, and just screamed "take my picture!"

Mahalo Hawaii!

Two Feet

Trevon finally takes his first steps . . .

This is what happens to one foot



This is what happens to two



And this is what happens when they both get tired

The Other Orange County

When at Disneyworld and you're asked where you're from replying "Orange County" doesn't work. It's sort of funny that we flew across the country to spend a week at the World when the Land is twenty minutes up the road.