At least we got to go to Hawaii

Our Exciting/Annoying/Memorable/Tiring Trip to Hawaii:

Day 1

Rushed to the airport so we wouldn't be late after running into some crazy traffic.

Waited for 2 hours until the airline informed us our flight was cancelled.

Waited in line for another 2 hours to get our hotel voucher.

Finally ate dinner at 9pm...and for a pregnant lady who didn't really get lunch, that was BAD, real bad!!

But, at least we were headed to Hawaii...

Day 2

Made it through our 6 1/2 hour flight...barely.

Arrived at our rental house 1 1/2 hours from the airport and realized Kya had lost her Ipod (luckily we called the rental car company and someone had turned it in!!!)

Here's the kiddos at the rental car place...it was so hot and sunny!!  

Only had time to get groceries and head to bed. 

The girls dressed like twins, hanging out in mom and dad's bed at the rental house

But, at least we were in Hawaii...

Day 3

Headed to Turtle Bay for some swimming, snorkeling and soaking in the sun.

 

 

 The girls tried a million times to get this "heart-shaped" pose!!  It still didn't really work, but we have some hilarious pictures from their attempts:)

Named ourselves the "Snowman" family, since we were the whitest ones on the beach.

After 4 hours at the beach, we headed to the Dole Plantation for some Dole Whips and lunch--YUM (for the dole whip, NOT the lunch).

The girls each picked an oyster and opened up their very own pearl (something that I did when I went with my parents to Hawaii)

Realized we were no longer snowmen, but tomatoes:(...and YES we wore SUNSCREEN--ugh.

Poor Jordan!!

But, we were happy to be in Hawaii...

Day 4

Headed to get some world famous shaved ice in North Shore...so yummy.

 

Braved the nasty traffic and our painful sunburns to play with the kids at Waikiki Beach.

Mike, Jordan, and I stayed in the shade as much as possible.

 

Headed to Cheesecake Factory for Jordan's late birthday dinner.

A great day in Hawaii...

Day 5

Spent the entire day at the Polynesian Cultural Center...why did I think it was a good idea to walk around in the hot sun all day while 6 months pregnant?!

Tyson was OBSESSED with buying a coconut to drink out of!!

Had a ton of fun learning...imagine that!!

Finished the day with the AMAZING night show...and a few mosquito bites.

Treated the kids to some ice cream during intermission:)

 

We were exhausted, but thrilled to be in Hawaii...

Day 6

Got up super early to snorkel at Hanauma Bay.

 

Saw tons of awesome fish and snorkeled until I got sea sick:(

Headed to Aloha Stadium for some last day souvenir shopping.

Walked around that stadium for TWO HOURS in the hot sun...once again, not smart for a pregnant lady, but boy did we find some great stuff!!

Kya spent some of her money on this adorable dress.

 

Went home thoroughly exhausted and ready to head home.

But, still happy we got to spend a fun-filled day in Hawaii...

Day 7

Left for the airport at 4am.

Boarded the plane for home, after about 1 1/2 in the air, the pilot turned around to take us all back to Honolulu because it was too icy to land in WA.

Struggled for about an hour to find a hotel anywhere near the airport that had any vacancies.

Ended up spending $300 for one night plus $40 for the taxi to take us to the hotel.

We made the best of it and headed to the beach, the hotel pool, and Outback for dinner.

 

Oh, and Mike finally got to see the sunset:)

 

 

Hey, at least we were in Hawaii...

Day 8

Left for the airport at 6am

Were given a weather warning and told that it looked worse than yesterday.

Boarded the plane and luckily landed in Bellingham during the small window that they were accepting flights.

I have never been so happy to be home...even though it was cold and snowy!!

This is at the airport parking lot.  Our car had about 6 inches of snow on top!  

But, hey, at least we got to go to Hawaii...and made memories we will cherish forever!!