October 30, 2005

Oh my wordy! Aaron's THIRTY!

Aaron is officially a real live grown-up! Fortunately for me (and the wonderful youth in our neighborhood) Aaron's never really been one to act his age. He's just as youthful and fun as ever despite crossing over into a new demographic. For his big day on Tuesday I took off work & we had "Aaron day" like we do on Oct. 25th every year ... where the entire day is all about Aaron! It basically winds up with us hitting every pawn shop in the state & buying crazy -- but very useful -- crap. "Aaron Day" in 2005 really wasn't any different than "Aaron Day" in 1999 except since then he's taken up golf. So that has also become a part of "Aaron Day." :) The day was pretty uneventful so the best pictures we could share to really pay tribute to our wonderful Aaron were these ... you guessed it ... GOLFING in Hawaii! This was definitely one of the better days he's had in his 30 years. I have no idea how we'll ever top this when his 40th rolls around. He even let me tag along on his adventure! :) Fun side note: This golf course (Olomana) is where Michelle Wie practices nearly everyday after school. The guys there were waiting for her when we were there. We didn't hang around, but Aaron thought that was pretty neat. Aaron also got an awesome watch winder / box for his birthday. Yeah, I was pretty much the best wife ever for that 1 day. :) He won't post pictures because he thinks we'll get robbed. He says if you want to see it, you have to come over. :)

October 15, 2005

Aloha from Hawaii!

As promised we've finally posted some pics from our recent vacation. We were so thankful to be able to take some time away from the crazy life and enjoy the "spirit of aloha." We stayed just off of Waikiki Beach so of course we hit all of the favorite tourist traps in Waikiki as well as the touristy stuff elsewhere on Oahu -- Pearl Harbor, the Flea Market, Polynesian Cultural Center, Dole Pineapple Plantation, famous Hawaii golf, etc. The highlight of our trip though (besides chillin' on the beach) was our visit to Laie and our time in the beautiful temple there. We drove the entire island just taking in the scenery. We promised ourselves we'd return soon & often! Aaron had a GREAT time snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. He's such a fish! Amy loved watching the cool island fish in the bay. It was amazing to see such variety in the wildlife. They looked like fish you see in a movie. This one was HUGE! I don't think the picture really did it justice. Here's us at the Polynesian Cultural Center luau. Aaron tried poke (raw fish!) and really liked it. He even ate poi which is totally disgusting but he took one for the team. Of course, like everywhere we go, Aaron found a few pawn shops & Amy found a shoe sale. We shopped a TON!!!!!