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Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Mikkelsen's visit (warning long post with LOTS of pictures.)

My sister Elizabeth and her family made it over this summer. They tried Space A last summer and could never get a flight. This year things just worked out better and they got a flight. It was so much fun to have them here. We did lots of playing, went to the beach alot and just had a great time. It was also nice that they came when they did because Eric left while they were here so I was able to fun with them and keep my mind off my husband having just deployed. The kids were so excited to be able to play play play. Here are some pictures of their time here.

the kids playing in the play area at the terminal

Liz and Reed ended up with a convertible mustang (long story) so they kids loved riding in it

kids playing dress up and having a great time
  
getting ready to go snorkeling

Adam snorkeling
Eric snorkeling

our sand monsters

on the hike up to the Makapu'u lighthouse

playing at Bellows Beach (my favorite beach)

Stephen who was always covered in sand

Liz and Reed were taking family pictures and I was having fun just snapping away. I thought this was so pretty of Emily

One of the places that we did go to was the Polynesian Cultural Center. We all had such a fun time.
playing the musical instruments


After they got their tattoos (although you really can't see them)

playing a game in the island of New Zealand

another game

making a fish out of banana leaves I believe


their finished products


the fire show - one of the favorite parts of the show

1 comments:

Michelle said...

Looks like a great time was had by all! So glad that your family came to visit!