It's the last day of the year, and I'm taking it easy with my leg elevated, so figured I might as well catch up on the abandoned blog. First I'll start with HAWAII.

Adam had to teach a course in Hawaii, and he insisted that I come along. You'd think it wouldn't take too much insisting, but being 2 weeks before Christmas, and not knowing who I'd get to watch all 5 kids, I was a little hesitant. I talked Gigi into watching the kids, and used some miles we had saved up for my ticket. I was not at all ready for Christmas, but went anyway!

We visited the Polynesian Cultural Center:

We ran/hiked around the top of the Haumana Bay Crater a few times. After we'd get done all hot and sweaty, we'd dive in and snorkel. It was a good time!

We also ran up to the top of Diamond Head 4 times. The view of Waikiki in the background was amazing.

View of Haumana Bay from top.

The private beach on K Bay, the Marine Base. Who wouldn't want to live there??????

Waves on the North Shore.

The LDS Temple, which we were hoping to attend, but was closed for rennovations.

A RADFORD Dr. SIGN!!! How cool is that?

The USS Arizona Memorial.

Walking along Waikiki beach.

The sunrise from the top of Haumana Bay Crater.

The USS Utah.