Diamond Head

Diamond Head

10.8.12

This week for Columbus Day we had an awesome family day. 

We decided to hike Diamond Head to show the kids some of the beautiful things in their own back yard. I don't know what I was thinking taking Layla, but she slept the whole way ( I think she loved it) and to get my sweat on was so worth it. Not to mention the view was gorgeous.

FYI:

Diamond Head is a defining feature of the view known to residents and tourists of Waikiki alike. The volcanic tuff cone is a United States State Monument. While part of it serves as a platform for antennas used by the U.S. government and is closed to the public, the crater's proximity to Honolulu's resort hotels and beaches makes the rest of it a popular destination.

A 0.75-mile (1.1-km) hike leads to the edge of the crater's rim. Signs at the trailhead say that the hike takes 1.5–2 hours round-trip, and recommends that hikers bring water. Although not difficult, the signs also say that the hike is not a casual one: the mostly unpaved trail winds over uneven rock, ascends 74 steps, then through a tunnel and up another steep 99 steps. Next is a small lighted tunnel to a narrow spiral staircase (43 steps) inside a coastal artillery observation platform built in 1908. From the summit above the observation platform both Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean can be seen in detail.

The volcano is a symbol of the worldwide recognition of the Hawaiian Islands; because of this, Diamond Head is widely used for commercial purposes (see Diamond Head (film) and Diamond Head (band)). Many souvenirs from Hawaii and surf shop logos around the world bear the volcano's distinctive silhouette.

There's no place like home

As promised Mama Rosa, some pictures for you.
Don't forget, click on the photos to enlarge.




These are a few pictures of our new little place. It is a little messy because I took these on the moving day.
The kitchen, the nook looking out at the patio. the backyard/patio, the living/nook, the hallway, and Cameron in the living room.

We had a bunch of left over decorations from Marcus' birthday party last year, so I thought why not decorate their room. Marcus taped everything up himself, and Lohena pulled it all down again. Anyway, the boy's had a blast decorating their room.

A new mommy house

Well, we finally did it. Yep, we moved out.

I finally found a place close to Cameron's work, my parents,

Target and Costco that was not only move in ready, but an unbelievable price (for Hawaii).

We are just a few miles away from my parents, but in our own cozy, little space.

 A place we can call our own.

 As stressful as the move has definitely been,

 we are ready to rock `n roll in our new place,

beside the few major details, like we don't have any furniture besides our beds-

Other than that, the kids are so excited and they are loving their new space.

I will post some pictures soon.

But for now, here are some recent pics of the kiddos.

As exhausting as they are, I live to see their beautiful, smiling faces

 and be knocked over with bear hugs. 

They are so CRAZY!

Side note: This week end Kahala (my sister) watched the kids while Cameron and I moved.

She was exhausted!

They ate all her food, destroyed her house, sharpied her fridge and broke the fan.

HAHAHA!!!

There is beauty all around

I am grateful for beautiful Hawaiian sunsets, gorgeous Hawaiian flowers
and warm Hawaiian weather.