First time snorkeling
It was an exciting day for my 5-year-old as this was his first time snorkeling. And what better place to try than at Hanauma Bay, Oahu where the water is…
Surf’s up!
Here's a shot of a surfer contemplating his plan of attack on the waves on Sandy Beach. That's Koko Crater in the background. The sun is setting conveniently behind the…
Flipper
What do you get when you have a cute kid, swim flippers, warm sun, and palm trees? A cool stock photograph and lots of smiles! I love it when the…
New flora to explore
I would normally expect to experience all blue skies everyday while on vacation in Hawaii but that's not the case. The other day the skies were completely cloud-covered but I…
Green Eggs and Ham
Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham" was one of my childhood favorite books. It was one of the first ones I read to my kids soon after birth. I even…
Odd creatures abound
One of the cool aspects of traveling is the discovery of eating, seeing, hearing, and generally experiencing new things. This has got to be the biggest snail I've ever seen.…
Getting my toes wet
Back in Oregon, my toes would be the extent of any water time at the beach because of the cold water. But here in Hawaii, my toes were just the…
Clean up, clean up!
My kids never cease to amuse me. The mundane things they do often crack me up (pun very much intended). We're off to get our boys cleaned up after a…
Sea Life Park
My kids had a great time today at Sea Life Park near Waimanalo Beach on Oahu. What a cool job to be an animal trainer! I shot this through the…
Up, up, and away!
Lucky us. We're headed off for some sunshine in Hawaii. Flying in an airplane is a huge deal for our kids. This should be an adventure with a 2- and…