The Amazing Aulani

Tweet Where can you find the most amazing pool on the Island of Oahu? Ask any Disney Imagineer and the answer you’ll get is, “At Aulani, of course!” That was one of the goals: to build the best pool. But Disney didn’t stop there, although it certainly is the focal point of the entire resort. [...]

Exploring Oahu

Tweet While we loved staying at Aulani (more to come on that soon) we also got to explore the island of Oahu a bit. Here is a recap of some of our favorite adventures: Diamond Head – a 3/4 of a mile hike up the inside of a old volcano. The views of the ocean [...]

Disney’s New Hawaiian Resort Aulani at Night

Tweet We arrived on Oahu yesterday just before noon. We walked around Aulani for a bit, but all were exhausted. The kids and Christine crashed around 7 pm for the night, so I wondered around and took a few photos… This place is even more beautiful at night! – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Time Away

Tweet We just had a fantastic six days. Away from home. Away from house work. Away from the computer and telephone. Six days in the snow. Snow ball fights. Sledding. Lots of good food. Most of the last six days were spent with Great Grandma Gerrie and Mimi. Smiles. Laughter. Joy.

Celebrate the Holidays at Disneyland

Tweet November 12th marked the official beginning of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Ray and I had the pleasure of spending the start of the season at the Disney parks in Southern California with Ben, Noah and Tiny Tim, courtesy of Disney. It was three days full of fun rides, good food and royal [...]

Polar Bear Plunge

Tweet On our recent vacation to Southern California, we asked the kids what they wanted to see. “The Zoo!” they emphatically responded. It never fails, we always enjoy the world famous San Diego Zoo.  They have the most animals, the best new exhibits and are always improving old ones.  And the Polar Bear Plunge is [...]

Sunset on the Pier

Tweet We witnessed some of the most beautiful sunsets, while vacationing in San Diego, last month. This picture was taken on the pier in Ocean Beach – A rare and golden moment of silence, inspired by awe. Visit more Wordless Wednesday participants at 5 Minutes for Mom and Angry Julie Monday. Visit Wordful Wednesday participants [...]

On Vacation :: Cabrillo National Monument

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On Vacation :: Ciao Bella

Tweet I had a hankering for spaghetti, the kids were begging for pizza, and Ray wanted to head down to Ocean Beach. So off we went. It just so happens that there is a fabulous little Italian restaurant right in Ocean Beach, called Ciao Bella. Magnifico!

On Vacation :: The Griffith Observatory

Tweet . Ever watch a movie on the ceiling? At the Planetarium in the Griffith Observatory you can do just that. Only this time, it’ll be about the stars and planets of our galaxy, answering the question “How did we get our understanding of the cosmos?” Centered in the Universe begins with Ptolomy in 2nd [...]

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