I’ve been in labor once.  My oldest was huge (although I’ve met women who’ve birthed bigger children with no problems)–he came out at 10 lbs 6 oz.  After laboring for 9 hours and pushing for 3, contractions were stalling out so the doctor decided to do a c-section.  My other children were planned c-sections.  Now,…

We love shave ice.  It’s shave not shaved.  The kids love it and so do I.  It’s one of the things they talk about all the time.  It’s absolutely delicious.  They are like snow cones, but the ice is so delicate–it’s really soft. The above pictures were taken the first time we had it.  Only…

In the book Oahu Revealed (an excellent resource and quite funny), the author points the reader to all the wonderful places that locals know.  He also tells the history quite well in bits and pieces.  One of the places he pointed us to was Pu’u o Mahuku Heiau.  This place is a remnant of a…

Waimea Bay Waterfall

I have the surefire trick to making sure it rains for days on end.  Turn your sprinkler system on automatic for the two weeks you are gone for vacation. 

Our condo was located in the North Shore.  It’s so different from the Honolulu area.  You drive away from the city into the "country" and it’s fabulous.  As you pass the Dole Plantation, you ride up and down these hills and as you crest one of them you see something out there.  For a bit…

We’re back from vacation.  We took the redeye from Honolulu to Texas and arrived back in Austin at 10:40 am on Thursday.  We’re tired, tanned, and very happy.  There’s a lot to tell you but I’m busy unpacking, cleaning, and getting back into the swing of things.  Stay tuned in. For now, here’s a picture…