This past weekend we decided to pack up the girls and take a road trip around the island. At first I was a little hesitant. My girls do not always fare well when they’re strapped into their car seats in close proximity of each other for long periods of time. Know what I mean? But we decided to give it a try anyway and it turned out to be such a great experience for everyone!
Here are the highlights:
Hanauma Bay
Makapu’u
Sandy Beach
Windward Ho’olau’lea
Valley of the Temples
Ko’olau Mountains
Giovanni’s Famous Shrimp Truck in Kahuku
An afternoon snack : Shrimp Scampi
Matsumoto Shave Ice
Sunset at Haleiwa Beach Park
It took us 10 hours to complete our adventure! And even though my back and butt were killing me by the time we got home, it was definitely one of the best family days we’ve had in a very long time. When Girlie Girl was finally tucked into bed, she said, “This was my best day ever.”
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Okay, now you’ve really got me wanting to go to Hawaii!
And yep, totally get the whole too much closeness thing.
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What a fun trip! And you made some wonderful memories. I like seeing places I have been before too!!
But I need to come back soon!!!!
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Oh! We used to do that when we lived on Oahu! I miss the shave ice and the beaches!
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I just finally got my DH to agree that he needs to take me to Europe and now I wanna go to Hawaii. LOL!
Your day sure sounds like a lot of fun. You should see if the GoHawaii folks want this post. LOL!
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So beautiful!!!
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man…. these pics are making me miss hawaii! the things one can take for granted… i never knew of the valley of the temples! i’m going to have to do a road trip the next time i come back…
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That does look and sound like the best day ever!!
Hugs,
Holly
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I can’t believe you saw all of that in one day!! So amazing! What a great trip for your family (even of you were a bit sore by the end…
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Soooooo spectacular….
Sounds like the ultimate staycation! You hit many of my favorite spots! My hubby would be happy with just Giovanni’s though!
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Beautiful settings and beautiful girls, Kailani!
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Wow- that brought back memories! (I grew up on the Windward side) Love seeing scampi served with two scoops of rice instead of the mainland pasta…
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Love those road trips. Especially if I’m invited.. hint hint. ha ha.
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I love Hawaii. We try to get there to vacation every 18 months. Thank you so much for sharing these pictures. It is such a beautiful place and these pictures are a great reminder. We have never brought our kids with, but we will be the next time we go. I can’t wait to show them all of these wonderful places.
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Oh look at that gorgeousness!! Whooo i want to live there!
I’m glad you had a lovely trip with your family.
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OOOOO, I need to get to Hawaii!! Those are such beautiful pictures… including your lovely daughters. I’m so glad you got to spend some time with them on a special day before the baby comes, and I’m glad it was “the best day ever”.
Now truthfully… how many times did you hear, “She’s touching me!”
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Such beautiful photos! Love them:)
ohhh man THAT is the life. beautiful little girls!
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The pictures from the valley of the temples looks absolutely fantastic, Chinese -style architecture is just amazing, so unique, eastern and vintage. Had to read this twice to double check that it was Hawaii, didn’t realise how much of a magical place it was.
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Stopping by from SITS to say hello! BEAUTIFUL pictures and lovely little ladies you have there.
Have a great weekend!
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that is so beautiful! I would love to go back there!
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I was on an island once and it amazes me how the people on the island live. It is like they do not care about time, or even make a point to look at what time it is. I think we could all learn something about that way of life.
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I need a vacation so bad. Those pictures are so wonderful looking, i wish I could be on that beach now!
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That’s so beautiful and perfect place for visit. I am beach lover, and the sandy beach made me crazy. Hanauma bay is also perfect. You must have enjoyed there.