Annual Sibling Trip (Hawaiian Cruise)

Each sibling has taken a turn at picking where the others will go on a trip. This year was Brent and Edie. 7 Day Cruise of the Hawaiian Islands. GREAT PICK GUYS! On the big Island we stopped at a Macadamia Nut Factory. 27000 acres of nuts. These pine trees were planted as wind breaks. Catherine has been eyeing them for several trips but never close enough to touch. They were as soft as she thought they would be. What a great way to be greeted to the Town of Kona on the big Island. Thanks Moroni

Volcano National Park on the other side of the Island at Hilo. We had to call Brady and get all the inside scoop. He had been there doing studies (at least that is what he tries to tell us)

What a fun tunnel

Can't post all the pictures. It wood take to long. How much fun was this place. Definitely a Do-Over

Waterfalls everywhere

Can't go to Hawaii and not go to the Banyan tree at Lahaina on the island of Maui (one of my favorite)

We were the tour guides on Maui. Jordan and Leisel helped us find this great State Park with really Black sand. Diane got hers confiscated when we got back on the ship.(Another great story to tell). Catherine was bound to get hers on the ship the next day. She made me carry the contraband. Though I was going to Jail for sure.

Criminals!!!

Another regular stop for us in the Rain forest on the Road to Hana. This time (3rd) I did not pass the test of driving on the famous road. Thanks to Brent and some scratch remover we were able to turn in the rental car will little to show. Others coming the other way pushed me into the hill. It was not my fault I promise.

Kuai has been voted the best of trip. Loved the zip line adventure. Don't you just love the hats. Took a mpeg of us going down but could not load it. Better since I really screwed up and sent my voice up several octaves with the harness setup.

Worst part for Catherine was somebody messing with the ropes while she was crossing.

Renewable resource...they say the bamboo grows something like 24' a year.

Not a trip without eating out back on the ship.

Pulling into Kuai for two fun days.

Lady Drivers!! She was waiting for us to get ready to leave port and help. She was doing 360's both directions and was great entertainment. She was giving us a great wave.

Last stop before a real adventure. Bathroom facilities and this is what Diane was saying......"Where are the paper towels???? Just drip dry and lets get going

The man that owned AOL owned 57000 acres on the big island. We had permission to enter for a real nice day and view.

Moving from the Van to our rig...reminded me of four wheeling

The traditional.....I take a picture of you taking a picture. How much fun......Behling thing!!!

Look how special.....We got to park in the garage when we got there!

It has been told that if you put a flower over your left ear....it means you are taken.

The view from where we had Lunch. We had wraps for lunch. We each had two. Diane told Steve she was full with one. Steve told her to buck up and eat all so as not to offend. Goes against her rules... I learned. She was a big girl and minded. There was a bet going

on between them and I think Steve was messin.

So much fun to travel with these guys!!!

Isn't she CUTE!!!!

Before we flew home Brent, Edie, Catherine and I took time to hit Pearl Harbor. I think Brent was trying to decide if the prop would fit his Boat.

For those who watch "Top Shot" on the History Channel.....This would be a great gun to try in the competition. Brent was seeing how to sight in

The Memorial is a tear jerker...everytime I go there

Brent showing me how he is sending a picture to Traci. Sharing the trip with the kids....even if they are not there.

We spend our time here on Earth living so that we can be together again as a Family after. What a great plan. I LOVE THIS GUY!!!

OK Everybody. Next year about October the vote was that we go back to Kuai and stay for the entire week. Steve wants to rent Harley's and cruise the Island. Everyone is invited that would like to go with us. If you don't have your motorcycle license......get it.......if not come anyway.

THE NEXT TRIP IS DIANE AND STEPHEN'S TURN AGAIN. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHERE THEY TAKE US!!!!!