Girls week in Hawaii!

My sister and I and two friends Leah and Charlie decided we needed a break from reality and we took a trip for 5 days to Hawaii. We were all very fortunate to have wonderful husbands who took care of all the mom duties that allowed us to be away for a week. Thank you Doug you will never know how much I appreciated the break and time to relax. Here is our first picture on the airplane, I think we were just getting ready to land. Jodi loves to take pictures of everything including her food which you will see on her blog:)

On Tuesday we had a fun day in the water. We hiked to this beautiful waterfall and swam out to it and was able to sit under the waterfall it was awesome. I don't have any flattering pictures of me under the waterfall so I will just spare you those.

A senic view along the way to the North Shore.

This is where we went snorkeling. It was called Sharks Cove which is a little freaky but we didn't see any sharks so it was ok. I did see a really mean looking fish with lots of teeth grinning at me which needless to say got me swimming a little faster. We did see lots of awesome looking fish. It was way fun.

A beautiful Hawaiian sunset.

Our quick stop at the temple on the way to the beach. It is closed for 18 months for renevations.

Jodi and I posing with the Duke statue.

Yes I know you can't believe it but I did it, I went parasailing. Jodi and I happen to sit in the wrong spot on the boat we had to be first to go up out of the 12 people on the boat. It actually was probably better that way because I was so scared. But it was awesome. I can't wait to take my husband and do it again.

Then of course one of the things that we really wanted to do was hike up Diamond Head. It is a pretty wild climb with lots of stairs at the top but it was so much fun and so worth it. The view is beautiful. Here are some shots from the top.




Oh and just some random shots of me when we were out to dinner and the other one is off the balcony of our hotel room.

I had such a great time and I am grateful I was able to do it. I missed my kids and husband but it was so wonderful to have time just to myself. Thanks again to my wonderful husband who ran ragged the whole week. Now he knows! I love you Doug!