Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (aka Happy New Year)!!!
It's absolutely amazing how fast this year has gone by. We look back on where we were this time last year and are in awe of all that has changed. We're so grateful for every moment of 2014 - the Lord truly blessed us and we are SO grateful.
For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this year we graciously were invited to two of our neighbor's homes and boy was the food AMAZING!! From traditional Hawaiian to Japanese we ate some of the most delicious dishes. Mahalo again and again!!
We were super lame this year and decided to go to sleep before the clock struck midnight. When the clock did indeed reach midnight it felt like we literally were in a war zone. Poor M. didn't sleep through it but I sure did . . .I don't remember a thing. Work hard, sleep hard. :)
As work has been quite busy for me lately M. has had to go about entertaining himself. This week he explored the Kaumana Caves which are a few short miles from us and Rainbow Falls. Below are some great shots he took.
It's absolutely amazing how fast this year has gone by. We look back on where we were this time last year and are in awe of all that has changed. We're so grateful for every moment of 2014 - the Lord truly blessed us and we are SO grateful.
For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this year we graciously were invited to two of our neighbor's homes and boy was the food AMAZING!! From traditional Hawaiian to Japanese we ate some of the most delicious dishes. Mahalo again and again!!
We were super lame this year and decided to go to sleep before the clock struck midnight. When the clock did indeed reach midnight it felt like we literally were in a war zone. Poor M. didn't sleep through it but I sure did . . .I don't remember a thing. Work hard, sleep hard. :)
As work has been quite busy for me lately M. has had to go about entertaining himself. This week he explored the Kaumana Caves which are a few short miles from us and Rainbow Falls. Below are some great shots he took.
This week we were fortunate enough to be visited by the Dixie State "Red Storm" and my sis Tianna. It was so good to see her; it's been far, far too long. She played so great in her game and if it wasn't for some good old hometown refs they might have won.
We also found a new secret spot this week which we only will divulge if you visit us (we did take Tianna here)!!! :) Here is a place where you can see the great honu peacefully sleep. Awe!
At one point we had climbed up a large steep patch of volcanic rocks and were gazing at the powerful waves. All the sudden an especially huge wave collided against the rocks and completely soaked us. A memorable moment. He he!
At one point we had climbed up a large steep patch of volcanic rocks and were gazing at the powerful waves. All the sudden an especially huge wave collided against the rocks and completely soaked us. A memorable moment. He he!
It truly has been a happy New Year so far. M. will be starting up his semester again and we'll be back in the thick of it.
Till next week. We miss you Utah but . . .we've Gone Surfing!!
Till next week. We miss you Utah but . . .we've Gone Surfing!!