Hawaii 2013

At the end of November, we took an amazing nine day trip to Hawaii. We both absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back! Leif bought a GoPro camera so we could take pictures in the water and it was the best investment ever! We went on a sailing and snorkelling trip one morning and Leif took some really good pictures.

We also used the GoPro when we went paddling boarding. Unfortunately, some fog got into the case so the pictures are a little blurry. I definitely want to go paddle boarding again! Such a fun workout.

We walked for a long time in search of a good snorkel spot off the beach but nothing could compare to what we saw off the sailboat. This was taken at a secluded beach area which was nice after all the people everywhere!

This was taken during our nicest supper where we saw the beautiful sunset I posted to Instagram. Leif was tired of pictures!

Some nice music in the outdoor mall on our way back.

One day we rented a car and drove up to the north shore to watch some surfing and boy o boy did we ever get a show! We lucked upon the Vans Triple Crown surfing competition at Haleiwa beach.

Another day we went on a tour of Pearl Habor.  This is the retired USS Missouri.

This is the USS Arizona Memorial. It was one of the battleships that sunk during the attack.

Also part of our Pearl Harbor tour was a bus tour to other parts of the island.

We walked almost everywhere and there were a lot of these crazy looking trees.

This was a nice lagoon by the ocean. Looks like paradise.

So many people in the water!

This was the pool at our hotel. We had some nice games of Rummy on those lounge chairs in the sun.

A night view of Kalakaua Avenue from our balcony.

Hopefully we'll see you soon Hawaii!

November Instagram

Rocking out on a Friday at work to this gritty voice. Turning an awful week into a happy weekend! #kipmoore #dontcarewhoseesmedance

We played a ton of president this weekend with awesome friends. #bestwaytoprocrastinate

Girl date number one of the day. Lunch and peppermint mochas. #instantmondaymoodimprovement

Girl date number two of the day. Supper and dessert. #stillstuffed #stillsmiling

Celebrated my momma's birthday this evening with my second chicken dinner and delicious torte! #soyummy

Good morning view from one of our balconies. They put a Starbucks down there just for me! #hawaii

Evening view from our other balcony. Wiped from a day of walking in the sun so in bed before 9. #hawaii

Sunrise run along the beach. Doesn't get any better than this. #hawaii

We watched a professional surfing competition and then went wave bobbing in these waves. #gotsandeverywhere #hawaii

Toured parts of the Pearl Harbour Memorial today and saw an active submarine coming into the bay! #hawaii

 

Went snorkelling with fish and turtles today!! #bestdayyet #hawaii

Romantic beachside sunset dinner with amazing food and live music. #bestdayyet #hawaii

Afternoon view from our balcony for the last two nights. #dontwanttoleave #hawaii

100% Kona coffee kind of morning. #delicious #hawaii

We walked over an hour round trip for these malasada puffs from the infamous Leonard's bakery. #delicious #hawaii

Hubby's pumped about one of his Black Friday purchases. #heloveshats #hawaii

They shut down Kalakaua Avenue and had a goodbye parade just for us! #sosad #hawaii

November Long Weekend

We got to meet our sweet niece for the first time on the November long weekend. She is the tiniest and cutest little thing. We had a great weekend full of good food, exploring downtown, and fine friends but I only took pictures of her. Don't worry. She's gorgeous so you won't get tired of looking at all these pictures!

Wearing the bear hat I made for her.

Smile!

Sleeping beauty.

Blue steel!

Photobomb!

These are a couple pictures from the weekend before when all our nieces and nephews were together.