Aloha Hawaii

Finishing up our trip to Hawaii. On our last day we decided to drive half-way to Hana. We have done the drive before and found it incredibly beautiful. We only had a half day so we decided to make it to the half-way point.

These are the Lower Puohokamoa Falls.




We decided to take the turn-off to the Ke'anae Peninsula . We were so surprised by the beautiful coastline that we couldn't believe that we missed it on our last trip. The guidebook doesn't make much out of this little village that we had passed it up before. Wow. It is now one of my favorite places on Maui.


This is where we stayed, The Mahana at Ka'anapali. It is a condo/hotel. We got a great last minute deal and had way to much room!

The Olivine Pools on Maui

So we love finding lesser known, unusual spots when we go to Hawaii. We were very excited to discover the Olivine pools on the north part of Maui. Such a gorgeous spot that reminded us of the Queen's Bath on Kauai.

This is Robert diving into the deepest pool. I was not so brave.


Me getting ready to slide in---instead of jumping!



So incredibly beautiful!



This is what they look like from above. We had to hike down to the pools.


Aww.


We were joined by some training search and rescue lifeguards. Can't say I didn't feel rather safe with them around!

We attended the temple in Laie, Hawaii. What a beautiful experience. We have never been to a large temple together so, it was really a neat experience for us. The furnishings were beautiful and the people so friendly. Afterwords we went to the visitor's center which was also a great experience.

While we were in Hawaii I was determind to get a good pregnant on the beach shot. This is my favorite. This is on Turtle Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. I am 26 weeks along.

Take Me Home

Had to post this picture. I love it. Booby is playing with the old school Fisher Price houseboat I played with as a child. Love this picture too. I took it on my iphone with the Hipsomatic app.

Fall Fun at the Farm

This year we started a new family tradition. We went to the reindeer farm! We have been so sad and missed our Huber's in Kentucky that we were so excited to find that the Reindeer Farm was doing some Fall activities this year. We bundled up so that we could enjoy the 24 degree weather!




All set to go on a hayride to the hay maze. No, our hayride was not pulled by a reindeer!



Daddy and Bobby in the hay maze. I absolutely love the view of Pioneer Peak behind them.


The kiddos on top of a hayroll.




Bobby on his first pony ride.



My little ham.




In the pumpkin patch. OK the pumpkin patch was actually just a bunch of pumkins purchased from out of state, but hey we are in Alaska what do you expect?!



Winnie loved this day!







Us in front of Pioneer Peak. What a fun day!

Happy 7th Birthday Winnie!

How We Celebrated: A trip to the mall to get her ears pierced! Hannah got hers done at the same time. We also went to Build-A-Bear and got a pink Bunny and then ate at the food court. We came home and had a pumpkin fudge "birthday cake".

Who Was There: Mom, Dad, Hannah, Winnie, Bobby and Grandma!

Favorite Colors: Pink, turquoise

Best Friends: Big sister, Hannah; cousin, Rachel; and neighbor Quinn

Favorite School Subject: All

Favorite Hobbies: Riding her bike, writing in her journal, reading, yoga, listening to her new MP3 player and doing crafts with mom.

Mom's Thoughts on Winnie: Winnie is a beautiful, friendly, smart and imaginative girl. I love having her as a part of our family. Our home would be too quiet without her imaginative conversations. She has a sweet, growing testimony of the Gospel and is our cherished daughter.