WE SPENT THIS WEEKEND AT THE COAST

We strolled, ate, played, kept traditions (Candyland), had a bonfire and got sun-kissed.  It was wonderful.

It was nice to unwind, relax and have some family fun.

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!

WE HAD A GIRLS, AND PARENT'S, WEEKEND IN HAWAII

so that we could see my sister graduate from college.
We stayed on the North Shore and had wonderful long weekend in paradise. The only thing that would have made it better was if my man clan were there too.

 My favorite fruit stand is Kahuku Land Farms.  They have a plethora of fresh fruit and super yummy fried banana mochi balls.

They also have the cutest little piglet!

THOR'S WELL

We found Thor's Well with only 20 minutes of sunlight left and the tide was just starting to come in. I was so excited we found it but disappointed we didn't have the light and water level for a super cool photo.  We will definitely be back when the tide is right to get some fun photographs.
It is a salt water fountain driven by the the power of the ocean tide and is gorgeous.

The following two photos are my favorites.  When I saw these pictures, I knew I had to see this place for myself.

photo credit djniks

photo credit Miles Morgan

Is Thor's Well cool or what?!

THANKSGIVING

We spent Thanksgiving at the beach with Larry's parents. After we ate, we went down to the beach to have a little sunset bonfire.  The only thing that would have made the evening better would have been smores, but we were stuffed from our yummy Thanksgiving smorgasbord!

Before we went home, my man clan went for a little dip at the indoor community pool.  It was our first time there and we will definitely be back!

I'm so thankful for our family and extended family.  They make my heart purr.