Oahu, Crazy Waves, and the Polynesian Cultural Center

The Luau!!

mmmmm.. Shave Ice!

the biggest waves I've ever seen (at Waiamea Bay)
John's prize for volunteering for playing the Tongan drums
that's right, we learned how to play the ukulele

This was our first day in Oahu. The waves on the north shore were insane! They were telling people that the water was too dangerous. We also went to the POlynesian Cultural Center which was awesome!

Windsurfing, Snorkeling and more.. Are you sick of Hawaii Yet?

We went windsurfing, which I have determined as overrated, but John like it. We also went snorkeling. It was my first time and it was AAAWWWEESOME!! We saw dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and fish! The dolphins were the coolest.. we swam right next to them for a long time. I promise there's only like 2 more posts of pictures left!

More Hawaii

Hamoa Beach.. awesome boogie boarding

This one is called the Venus Pool. It's a fresh water pool right at the edge of the ocean.
a lava cave

a black sand beach
swimming by a waterfall

and trekking through a bamboo forest to the waterfalls

This is day 2 in Maui. We did the "road to Hana." We saw a million waterfalls, awesome beaches, and cool pools. It was beautiful!!

A Little Bit O Hawai'i

we ate out at Leilani's

On the beach at sunset.. so pretty

a cool blow hole

the Ia'o Needle. It looked like Jurassic Park up there

watching the sunrise on the Haleakala crater.. up above the clouds!
Alright. I'm giving you the condensed version of our Hawaii pictures. We took something like 400 pictures.. so.. I'll just pick out the highlights. There will be more to come. This is from day 1 in Maui. So beautiful. Below is a really funny video of John adn the blow hole. Watch it if you haven't already.

Happy One Year Anniversary US!

Well.. it's hard to believe it's already been a year. John and I celebrated our 1-year anniversary last week by going to Hawaii (more pics of that later). It was so awesome and beautiful! We had a blast. It has been a wonderful 1st year.. and I look forward to many many more. I love you, John!!

Dad's Visit to Utah

My dad came to visit for a couple days. We had a blast! We went to a real soccer game, played dance dance revolution (hilarious), ate at the mayan, went to temple square, went to Bingham Copper Mine, played lots of games, and ate lots of food (including dad's amazing pizza). It was a really fun time and a good chance to hang out with family!! We love you dad and we're glad you came!!!