{Hawaii - Day 3 & 4}

Day 3

Pearl Harbor.  kind of lame.  It was under construction and I got in a yelling fight with a lady and almost got kicked out! haha  Good times! Stupid lady called McKay a jack ass...We were feeding the birds and McKay jumped up and scared the birds right into her path as she was walking by...it scared the lady to death but she didn't need to call him a name!  not so official police came to break it up...I think because we were at Pearl Harbor and they thought we might be terrorists or something....come to find out it is ILLEGAL to feed birds in Hawaii...guess they should post SIGNS because we were not the only ones feeding the birds.  So stupid!
ANYWAY
We walked around and the boys had fun exlporing, we took the boat ride out to the memorial and then we were outta there!

Went for a hike up Diamond Head that kicked my butt!  But it was so worth it once we got to the top!

Had a snow cone at the bottom of the trail from Magoo's Burgers!  That's McKay's nickname

Once again the kids are WORN OUT!

Stopped off at the North Shore to see the turtles that come up on shore every day to enjoy the sunshine!

Grabbed Garrett some shrimp from the shrimp trucks on the side of the road.

He ate his first one with the shell and legs...oops  haha how was I suppose to know, I don't eat that crap!

Met up with my Dad and Vickie and ate dinner at the buffet at the PCC

Day 4

Ate breakfast at the Hukilau Cafe!  YUMMMMM

Went snorkeling until noon...I was so suprised at how well the boys picked up this activity!  Garrett especially loved it...McKay was the more boogie boarding type.

Then we spent the rest of the day and night at the PCC.  The people there sure do love my Dad and Vickie.  It will be a very sad place when they leave in a couple of months!

McKay got called up to the stage to drink coconut water...if you know McKay you know that he is very picky at what goes into his belly plus he is very shy!  lol  He did an awesome job...I guess he will do things he wouldn't normally do when under pressure!

Our favorite performer!

We had a great time seeing all of the different cultures...New Zealand was a favorite

Had lunch at another buffet...then dinner at ANOTHER buffet!  I can feel the pounds just adding to my waist...I actually couldn't even eat dinner I was so full and didn't feel very good but the boys were in heaven!

Getting ready for the night show

{Hawaii - Day 1 & 2}

ahhh Hawaii....I have missed you!    My Dad and Vickie are on a mission in Hawaii at the Polynesian Culture Center.  From the time they left almost 2 years ago we have been wanting to go over and visit them...money has been tight and with Dave being out of work for a few months I was positive that we wouldn't be going.  We had a good tax return and decided instead of paying bills with it we would take a MUCH NEEDED vacation!

We had an amazing trip.... with our boys this time. Where do I even begin...I guess the beginning!

DAY 1

I was worried about keeping the boys busy during the 6 hour flight but after we took off I had NO worries!  TV screens in each of the seats with FREE movies, TV, and games.  They were in heaven and so was I!  I was able to watch a bunch a movies that Dave didn't really care to see and vice verse.

This is the view from my Dad's camera of us arriving at the airport. The kids were so excited to see them!  It made my heart melt.

Their first view of the ocean in their clothes...They were unsure at first

But 15 minutes later and a change of clothes this was them...pure joy until sunset!

DAY 2

Exploring Waikiki and shopping!

The guy put a bird on McKay shoulder and then asked for $5.00 so that I could take a picture with my OWN camera.  Gotta love tourist traps!

At the International Market...great shopping :)

McKay was on a mission to find a hat that he had been saving his money for...lucky for him they had a Lids store and he found the one he had been dreaming about!  Garrett found one too. Sweet Dave had their nicknames sewn into the sides of the hats

 

Monkey (garrett) and Magoo (mckay)

Later that day my Dad and Vickie met us at Hard Rock Cafe for dinner

The time change kicked our butts and the boys were asleep by 8:30pm

{Page Kit Club}

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{Dune Rats}

Dave took the boys to the dunes again last week.  It makes me sad that they go during the week when I have to work, but Dave can't pick and choose his days off so they have to go when he can take them.  Hopefully one of these days it will be during the weekend when I can go.  I had Dave take some pictures with his phone.

Look at these dune rats!

McKay, Garrett, Brody

McKay getting some SWEET air!

Dave tore Garrett's 4 wheeler apart during the winter and gave it some extra juice.  He can keep up with everyone now which is so much more fun for him!

All lined up taking a break

They got new riding gear for Easter and couldn't wait to wear them!

McKay - Black and White

Garrett - Red and Black 

{Rio}

Rio received the cone of shame today.  The picture makes me sad but CRACKS me up all at the same time.

Poor baby :(  Dave took him to the vet today to get his cast changed out, he has been licking it none stop so it's no ones fault but his own.  haha!