Aloha from Oahu

Kyle and I have been talking about how fun it would be to go on a vacation with friends...so last week we made it happen! We spent a week on Oahu with our friends Steve and Michelle while Annaliese spent a week with Grandma and Grandpa Gillette. I think it worked out well for all involved! Grandma and Grandpa seemed to be having a good time, and it sounds like Annaliese didn't miss us too much either. She even got to hang out with cousin Reed for a few days! 

 Kyle and I rented bikes for a day before Steve and Michelle arrived...Honolulu is not a very bike-friendly area!

 We spent a day on the beach in Waikiki

 Kyle and I went on a hike to a waterfall...the hike was gorgeous; the waterfall wasn't that impressive

 Michelle, Steve, and I hiking up the path towards Diamond Head

 We spent a day up on the North Shore...apparently the area is famous for their Garlic Shrimp Shacks...and by shack they mean 'truck.' So we tried it out...it was an experience. 

 Kyle and I decided to venture out to Goat Island...we were able to wade/swim out to the island and then walk around it...the waves on the other side were very impressive!

Eating pineapple ice cream at the Dole Plantation

A day at Pearl Harbor

 "Mighty Mo" 

We toured the U.S.S. Missouri, a battleship that was the location of the surrender in World War II and continued to be used up until 1992.

I must admit, it was a little bit weird to be away from Annaliese for an entire week, but it was actually quite nice at the same time. We had a very relaxing week and had such a good time. There is no way we could have done everything we did if she was around! 

Thanks for coming along, Steve and Michelle! And thanks for hanging out with Annaliese, Grandma and Grandpa!