So much for the daily diary :)

Ok, so it was a pretty BIG task to expect to actually complete!!!

Anyhow, the rest of our wonderful vacation went great. Picking up where I left off below, we spent 3 days in Kona with Tia and Mel. Did fun "tourist" things like the Atlantis Submarine and UFO Parasailing. Got on a paddleboard for the first time. It was actually fun!!! For those who've never heard of it, its like surfing with a canoe paddle. Everyone was a little pissed when I popped up on it like I went surfing the day before... especially Charlie ;) The board wasn't big enough for him...

We went back to Laupahoehoe on Thursday night after visiting with my godparents in Waimea. I hadn't seen them FOREVER!!! We were wiped out by the time we got back. On Friday, we went down to Waipio Valley with my parents. It was the best time, except for the wind!!! But Waipio has to be one of the most gorgeous places on the planet. The kids went swimming and boogie-boarding. That night, the guys went fishing while Kalani, Christine, Cheynielle and myself went to this ladies night thing at the Health Center.

Saturday was spent goofing around Laupahoehoe down at the beach. No complaints with that one!!! Saturday night was probably what Kalani looked forward to the most. We went to the annual KWXX Ho'olaule'a where we saw Sudden Rush, Ekolu, Rebel Souljahs, Mana'o Company as well as few others. FINALLY found a BJ Penn shirt for Kiale.

The next few days were spent with my family, getting as much time in with them as possible, especially my 94-year old grandma. She's the best...

It was such a relaxing trip home, lots of fun at the same time. We stayed busy, but got to relax. Next year, Charlie wants to go home for a month!!! That would be the best... But we may not want to come back :)

(This post was actually started right after we came home. I just never had the time to finish it!!!)