Mele Kalikimaka

This Christmas has been one for the ages. Sheila decided a number of years ago that we would take the entire family to Hawaii as soon as we could afford it.  Apparently, we can afford it now.  However, how would I know?  I have never paid a single bill since I've been married.   We planned on going to Hawaii last year for Christmas, but put it off a year because of Keithy's illness.  We were hopeful we could all be together for Christmas this year.  It didn't work out like we planned because of Keith's death.  We felt that Keith's passing gave us even more reason to go and find happiness just being together.  Needless to say, this has been an important trip for our family to all be together and recognize that we have so much to be grateful for and that we can still be happy.  

Leaving the Portland Airport.

 The Aloha Flight to Maui.

 Grandma She-She doing what she does best--comfort her grandchildren.

 No matter where we go, we can't seem to escape Superheros. 

 The beaches have been amazing.

 Beach Buddies.

 Is he a Super Model or what?

 We haven't changed in 20 years.  Well...maybe that's 20 days.

 The pool at the house we are renting. 

 Lil D knows how to relax for sure. 

 Somehow we ran into the Herzogs, our neighbors in Yakima and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Day playing a very competitive day of football.

 Yes we are Master Builders!

 Shea and his mama. 

 Cole and Ally enjoying our sand castle.

 The sand castle building crew. 

 Eve styling some cool shades.

 Darc and Brent

 Sisters

 Another beach model I'm sure.

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve, and enjoyed a day at the beach on Christmas Day. Although I would never want to be a permanent resident of Hawaii, this is nevertheless and amazing place to spend a Christmas Holiday as a family.