IT'S A GREAT DAY TO CELEBRATE

my brother's birthday.

Steve is

adventurous and loves to travel

goofy and funny

will happily debate video games with my Landon

an awesome uncle

will drive 30 minutes to get you a diet coke

thoughtful and loving

fondly known as The Steve, Stevie-Poo, Taco Steve and The Pelican

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVIE-POO!

WE LOVE YOU!!

THESE TWO LOVEBIRDS ARE CELEBRATING THEIR ANNIVERSARY

46 years!

Happy anniversary mom and dad!

We love you!

POLE VAULTING

Laird is improving so much from last year.  It's really fun watching him compete in his meets.  His PR is 9'9".  His goal for this season is to break 10'6" - and when he does, we're celebrating!

POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER

PCC is the coolest! If you have never been, put it on your list to do - you'll be so glad you did!

Our favorite PCC employee - Apele!

In the Tahitian Village, we discovered that Tahitian Coconut Bread is vegan.  So good, and they even give you the recipe!

We HAD to take a picture with a Fijian warrior in the Fiji Village.  Fiji hold such a special place in our hearts.

Ice cold coconut water and learning the hula.

We were practicing our New Zealand eyes.  This picture cracks me up!

We were at PCC the whole day, from open until close. One of my favorite parts was getting a ukulele lesson!

KAWELA BAY AND SHARK'S COVE

Seriously, the COOLEST banyan trees! These trees have been seen in Lost and Pirates of the Caribbean.

This bay was seen in Catching Fire.

Snorkeling at Shark's Cove!

VALLEY OF THE TEMPLE MEMORIAL PARK

The Byodo-In Temple is a smaller-scale replica of a 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, in Uji, Japan.
It took my breath away when I saw it. It is tucked away at the base of the Ko'olau Mountains and is stunning.
Inside the temple there is a 9 foot tall Buddha. Before you enter the temple, you ring a sacred bell.  They say ringing the bell will purify the mind of evil spirits and temptation and that it will bring you happiness, blessings, and a long life.   

LAIE, HAWAII TEMPLE

This is one of my favorite temples.  It is so beautiful and peaceful. 

I love meandering on the grounds - beautiful flowers, green foliage, amazing breeze and blue, blue skies. Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.

SHE DID IT! SHE DID IT! SHE REALLY, REALLY DID IT!

It was such a fun and special day watching my sister graduate from BYU-Hawaii.

The graduates are entering and taking their seats.

Our proud parents have a front row seat.

The speakers were inspiring.

She's crossing the stage in all her glory.

I love this picture of her and one of her best friends.

The campus is gorgeous!

What a wonderful day!  My sister is amazing.