The Dole Plantation is, in my opinion, one of the supreme, all around places to visit with a family here in Hawaii. It's absolutely beautiful. There are so many fun things to do and see. The Pineapple Express was great fun for the kids. It took us around 2 miles of the plantation where we were able to learn about the harvesting and other plants and fruits there. The scenery was gorgeous. We had a lot of fun spending the day out there and we look forward to returning so we can try out the world's largest maze (we didn't have time for that). We also got to try the delicious pineapple ice cream (or was is sorbet). Lots of fun to be had there and we'll definitely be going back.
First off, the pictures are not really in order. So Vickie has been to Hawaii probably 3 or 4 times and she's never been to a luau. We chose not to tell her about it and just surprised her. Boy was she surprised! We all, especially Vickie, had so much fun! The kids were great and enjoyed everything they have to offer at Paradise Cove. It is so breathtakingly beautiful there. It is by far the best and only luau I would recommend to anyone (and I've been to another). I cannot say enough how much we enjoyed ourselves. Kevin and I love taking our family and friends here because it is such an unforgettable experience and well worth the money you spend on it.
Wow. What can I say to even begin to describe how wonderful this date was. Kevin and I have not been on a date for a couple of years now. With Vickie here, Kevin decided to seize the opportunity of a free babysitter. He purchased tickets for us to go on a 5 star sunset dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu. It was so romantic and he made me feel so special. I mean he always has a way of making me feel special, but him planning this for us and being there together just kind of hit the ball out of the park, so to speak. We were greeted with a private Captain's Reception and champagne toast then our escort took us into the dining area. It was so wonderfully romantic sharing dinner together and watching the sunset and seeing the Waikiki skyline from the ocean. The food was amazing and exquisite. It was a 7 course dinner consisting of some very tasty french cuisine. It was Delicious! We had private window seating and live jazz entertainment that was just lovely. One of the most interesting details of the night was the fact that most of the staff thought we were newlyweds, newly dating or recently engaged! The vocalist came up to talk to us, and thought we were a new couple, and when we told her we have been married almost 9 years she was shocked. It definitely put some giddy smiles on our faces to know that we act, look and feel so in love that it seems as though we just started our life together. This was definitely a night I will always remember.
Well my little twin nephews are a little over 7 months now and I have been told they are crawling! It seems so crazy to me because it honestly does not seem like that long ago that I was hearing they just got to come home from the hospital. I don't remember how premature they were but they sure seem right on target now. They are so cute. I cannot wait to meet them the next time we are able to go home. We were going to try to go back to MO to visit at the end of March but Kevin could not get leave. Oh well, soon enough.
