Mele Kalikimaka! Greetings from the land where it's green and bright and the beautiful palm trees sway! :)
Our Christmas was absolutely magical and unforgettable. Although we missed our friends and family dearly we were so grateful to spend this Christmas in Hawaii. I will admit though, it was rather strange to wake up to a warm sea breeze rather than a icy chill but Christmas spirit still hung in the air.
Before I continue any further . . .shout out to M. for completing his FIRST semester of Pharmacy School. He worked so hard and I am so proud of his success thus far. Way to go M.!!!!
Winter Break has been epic! We have spent our days off at the beach finding honu (sea turtles), catching some surf, and learning the finer arts of Hawaiian cooking.
Our Christmas was absolutely magical and unforgettable. Although we missed our friends and family dearly we were so grateful to spend this Christmas in Hawaii. I will admit though, it was rather strange to wake up to a warm sea breeze rather than a icy chill but Christmas spirit still hung in the air.
Before I continue any further . . .shout out to M. for completing his FIRST semester of Pharmacy School. He worked so hard and I am so proud of his success thus far. Way to go M.!!!!
Winter Break has been epic! We have spent our days off at the beach finding honu (sea turtles), catching some surf, and learning the finer arts of Hawaiian cooking.
For Christmas Eve this year we were graciously invited to our friend's home and ate some delicious Prime Rib. YUM! For Christmas Day we decided to go local with crock pot Kalua Pig.
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This last weekend we headed over to Kona to go to the gorgeous Kona LDS Temple. Among all the hustle and bustle of the resorts, tucked away in a small neighborhood, the beautiful grounds are hidden. We are so grateful to have a temple on our island - such a blessing.
Afterwards we hit some surf with our good friends and indulged in some seafood on the coast. The most picturesque and romantic dinner setting EVER.
Afterwards we hit some surf with our good friends and indulged in some seafood on the coast. The most picturesque and romantic dinner setting EVER.
It was indeed a very Merry Christmas. We are very grateful to our friends we have made here, our dear ward family, and the kind and generous people of Hawaii. What a spirit of Aloha we have felt of which we are truly grateful.
We are grateful for these cherished memories we have made. It's been an adventure through and through and I never would change it.
Po La'i E (Silent Night)
Po la'i e, po kamaha'o,
Maluhia, malamalama
Ka makuahine aloha e
Me ke keiki hemolele e
Moe me ka maluhia lani
Moe me ka maluhia lani.
We miss you Utah (LOTS) but. . .we've Gone Surfing!
We are grateful for these cherished memories we have made. It's been an adventure through and through and I never would change it.
Po La'i E (Silent Night)
Po la'i e, po kamaha'o,
Maluhia, malamalama
Ka makuahine aloha e
Me ke keiki hemolele e
Moe me ka maluhia lani
Moe me ka maluhia lani.
We miss you Utah (LOTS) but. . .we've Gone Surfing!