Saturday, February 2, 2008

Hawaii 2008






Well heaven exsists and it's called Hawaii. We just back from our 8 day trip to Oahu and we had a blast. It was 75-80 degree weather the whole time, with little 5 minute stretches of rain every once in a while. We stayed with Brandi's brother Lane. He has a beach house on the north-shore in the city of Waialua. We could take 10 steps out his back yard and be on the beach. We had a freaking blast and staying on the North Shore opposed to the tourist trap of Waikiki made the trip tons better.

Pics from Lane's (Brandi's brother) back balcony




Lane is an officer in the Army and flys Blackhawks




Lane was nice enough to let us use his truck for most of the week. This was a huge hook up. We were able to see most of the island and do some awesome things.

The Dole Pineapple Plantation







The Laie Temple








Pearl Harbor and the Punch Bowl Cemetery








The Polynesian Cultural Center






other fun things
-Lots of beach time
-Hike up to a waterfall
-Fishing
-eating at lots of good restaurants
-Snorkeling/swimming with sea turtles and tons of different fish
-Shopping
-and tons more

Hawaii is just absolutely gorgeous



Best trip ever! We had an awesome time and hope to go back again soon. Needless to say we were less than stoked to come home to snow, sub 20 degree weather, shoveling our driveway, jobs and real life.

5 comments:

Adrienne said...

looks like you guys had a blast! that's why i haven't seen you at work for a while! you've been in paradise! we are so sick of the cold weather too, so we are going to The Big Island in less than two weeks. your pictures got me so excited to go.

bkjones said...

I am so jealous!! It looks like ya had a blast though.

Anonymous said...

wow, that is amazing! Thanks for sharing all your darling pictures, for a moment I could dream that I was there too! You two look fantastic.

georgeandmarie said...

So fun!!! I love Hawaii in all its beauty!! It looks like you had so much fun...jealous! And Brandi you look amazing!!

Camille said...

You are so lucky you got out of this yucky weather! Looks like you loved it there! Brandi you look so cute! hope your feeling good! Hope to see you guys soon!