heading east.

last weekend we had a birthday luau to attend in waimanalo.

we rarely come out to this side of the island,

so we took full advantage of the day here.

after the party with good hawaiian food and bounce houses for the minis, we went across the street to waimanalo beach park.

the water here is absolutely gorgeous and the view of the two islands off shore is picturesque.

it was well worth the drive.

i've been wanting to go down there, but i'm sure

the hike down with minis + gear in tow would be stressful.

mini-she snapped pictures for me since i was driving...

she always makes sure to include a few of herself.

waimanalo beach.

mini-she got pounded in the shorebreak...sand in the hair, yuck.

rabbit island and flat island.

the water was absolutely gorgeous...

until we found portuguese man o' war.

these normally appear during the ninth day after the full moon, but are more present on the east shore because of the constant wind blowing onshore.

 mini-he just likes to get sandy...double yuck.

we ended the night as sister #2's house for dinner and games.

she had the adult beverages waiting for us.

look how tanned the kids are!

(nephew/niece)