We just got back from a long weekend on the Big Island. We had a great time. We really do enjoy Kona and I got some great shots of the downtown district while we were kayaking. That's right, we took the kids out on the open ocean and had a blast. Probably one of the most amazing experiences of my life. A couple years ago in Mexico, I was able to swim with dolphins in a little "sea world" type environment, but that didn't compare to my experience over the forth. We were paddling and swimming along side hundreds of spinner dolphins out in the Pacific ocean. Wild, free, beautiful dolphins all around us. I can not even describe the feeling of being out there experience something so fabulous with my hubby and kiddos. The pictures don't do it justice, and there are some great photos. Anyhow... enough. We also got to enjoy the local little parade and fireworks while there in Kona. And of course, the kids couldn't stay out of the pool.
In other news, Emma is in a summer school program and loving it. She is making a couple new friends and loves her teachers. Elias turns two on Sunday and we are so excited to celebrate making it 2 years with this handful. And Brandon is just completing his masters degree with his final tonight. I am so proud of him. For those of you who do not know, we are done with the Navy come January.... and a Masters will help with that transition out. No, we don't know where we are headed but are hoping to get to come somewhat close to Utah to enjoy family and friends. Keep your fingers crossed, or we may be bunking on your couch.
In other news, Emma is in a summer school program and loving it. She is making a couple new friends and loves her teachers. Elias turns two on Sunday and we are so excited to celebrate making it 2 years with this handful. And Brandon is just completing his masters degree with his final tonight. I am so proud of him. For those of you who do not know, we are done with the Navy come January.... and a Masters will help with that transition out. No, we don't know where we are headed but are hoping to get to come somewhat close to Utah to enjoy family and friends. Keep your fingers crossed, or we may be bunking on your couch.
That's all for now from paradise, enjoy your summer.... I know we are.
Fourth of July parade
Fourth of July parade
Kona, Hawaii
The pool
Lava Fields
Emma hops in for a dip with the dolphins
This is a baby spinner jumping next to it's mommy (she is underwater)
Dolphin nose
Dad and Elias taking a break
Dad and Elias taking a break
The fam
Jumping and spinning
Nicole
6 comments:
Wow... Living in Hawaii is really starting to look like a drag for you ;) Swimming with dolphins?? Didnt you see my awesome zoo post where everything is so close You can almost touch it?? (oh wait except the bars and glass and the stay away signs) wow... Im jealous.. and working on a trip in October where Im trying to get grammie and pa out there with me so start working on your end!
would love to see you all out here, I will get Brandon to work on gram.
Very fun. Love how Emma just gets in. My kids would be terrified!! Again, to cute.
Can't believe how blonde Elias' hair is getting!
wow! that's so awesome that you got to kayak out there with the dolphins! that's a dream of mine! what a neat experience!!
yep - we're out in february also...hoping to get back to Texas!
glad y'all are doing well! :)
I cant even think of the words to express my jealousy. Enjoy it. Congrats Brandon on getting so far so fast. You have always been a hard worker. Happy Birthday Elias.
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