Justin, my family, and I went to the planetarium at ‘Imiloa, the Astronomy Center of Hawaii. It is the first planetarium in the world to have 3D stereoscopic capabilities. They have a digital full-dome planetarium with a 5.1 audio surround sound system. We watched the “Dawn of the Space Age” 3D movie, and got to […]
Feb 27, 2008
Bethany & Caitlin’s Art Class, Hilo
My sisters Bethany & Caitlin took a mixed media art class at Hilo Art & Glass Supply. I visited them on their last day of class and got to see all their wonderful artwork!
Feb 26, 2008
Thurston Lava Tube, Volcano Village
Justin, my brother Jason, his girlfriend Scarlett, their two kids Isis & Nahiku, and I walked through the Thurston Lava Tube at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava tubes are natural conduits through which lava travels beneath the surface of a lava flow. The Thurston Lava Tube formed about 350-500 years ago. At that time […]
Feb 26, 2008
Kipuka Puaulu, Volcano Village
Justin, my brother Jason, his girlfriend Scarlett, their two kids Isis & Nahiku, and I went on a short hike at Kipuka Puaulu, a bird park just outside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. When we returned to our cars, we discovered that Scarlett’s truck had been broken into (grrr!). Fortunately, though, the thieves only took […]
Feb 26, 2008
Isis and Nahiku, Hilo
We got to hang out with our niece (Isis), nephew (Nahiku), and their parents, Jason (Gemma’s brother) and Scarlett, during their group playtime. Babies everywhere!
Feb 21, 2008
Paradise
This post quickly delves into what could be considered snobbery, but the experience is so ridiculously awesome that I have to share.
Feb 21, 2008
Golf at Kuki’o, Kona
Gemma, her mom (Fely), her step-dad (Richard), and I played the 10-hole short course at Kuki’o. From the Kuki’o site: “…created by famed golf course designer Tom Fazio, this short course includes ten quality par three and par four holes allowing front and back play or serving as a warm up run before attacking the […]
Jan 31, 2008
Baby Amelia, Las Vegas
Justin’s brother Brandon and his wife Annie gave birth to their second child at 11:31pm on January 30th. Her name is Amelia and she is healthy & beautiful. Aside from sweet little Amelia, the other people in the photos are (in order of appearance): Brandon (Justin’s brother), Aidan (Brandon and Annie’s first born), Stephanie (Justin’s […]
Jan 29, 2008
Basketball Game 2, Las Vegas
Justin & his dad Bob played in another church basketball game. They wore green jerseys this time (Bob is still number 24, and Justin is still number 6). Their team won 68-57!
Jan 29, 2008
Basketball Game 1, Las Vegas
Justin & his dad Bob played in a church basketball game. They are wearing white jerseys (Bob is number 24, and Justin is number 6). Their team lost 48-62.