Monday, July 22, 2013

HAWAII 2013: Evening 9 Waikiki and Ala Moana

July 18, 2013
 Food and memories at Gordon Biersh at Aloha Tower, Honolulu
 
After we dropped off Cookie, Ken and Kyle to Waikiki while Aaron and I did some shopping at Ward.  We ended the day at Ala Moana for gift and food shopping.  Oh and dinner.  I finally got my chicken curry from the Curry House.  Ono!
 It was a long ride home to the Northshore.

HAWAII 2013: Day 10 The Hawaiians are coming!

July 19, 2013
 Portuguese sausage omelet and strong Kona coffee
 
 
 
 
From right to left: Niece Khyla, sister/cousin Shanlee, Mom Maile, nephew/cousin Ethyn, Aunty Peggy, sister Nalani, and niece/cousin Mykala (missing: niece/cousin Emelia who went to a girls day out with friends)
We are back at the Sheraton Waikiki where my sister and Mom is staying.  But they got a nice suite.
  
Tita, Mom, Aaron and I checked out the Leahi club lounge upstairs.  The 360 degree views were spectacular and the free pupus and drinks were even better.
 
 
 It was a beautiful day so Aaron and Khyla went to Waikiki Beach to catch some waves, while I took Ethyn to the pool.
 
 Ethyn had a laugh with Aaron who wrestled with him.

HAWAII 2013: Evening 10 Jimmy Buffet's

July 19, 2013
Since we started off late, the wait was too long at the Yardhouse.  We ended up at Jimmy Buffett's above Macy's.  I wasn't sure Mom would like it, sitting right next to the stage.
 
But Mom actually loved the atmosphere, enjoying the music she recognized and watching a group of ladies from the bar dancing in front of us.  We had a great time.
 
 
 

 
Aaron and Kyle had a few beers before calling it a night.  The view was clear and peaceful.

HAWAII 2013: Day 11 Ohana visit

July 20, 2013
We woke up to a swim race from Chun's passing our house to Waimea Bay.  Awesome!
My family came to visit us on the Northshore.  My sister and niece arrived first.  My mom and aunties showed up the same time Aaron's Navy buddies stopped by on their way to town.
 
 
 
 
The Negre's
 Aunty Pearl
 
 
 Making sand balls and being unsuccessful
 
 
 My moms talking story
 Ethyn and Khyla
 Aunty Peggy and Mom looking at Nate's blog
 
 Talking about geneology
And Kyle looking like a movie star
Overall a fun-filled day!!