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I haven't done anything too productive in the last month except soak up a lot of sun to bring my Vitamin D levels back up. Here are a few photos of our trip (click on each image to view a larger version).

We frequented this natural lagoon near the resort.  There's something about the sound of crashing waves that is so calming. It was a perfect spot to watch the sunsets.

According to the locals, you can see a flash of green when the sun sets and meets the horizon. We never saw it, nor have I researched it so who knows if there's any truth to it.

My beautiful girls. My oldest and youngest were often mistaken for being locals.

We enjoyed an en evening at the Paradise Cove Lu'au. It's a nice small one with many activities, good food and a wonderful assortment of yummy tropical drinks.  I definitely recommend this lu'au for anyone looking for more something more personal and less commercial.

We ventured down to Diamond Head and walked to the top. It was pretty hot for me. I can only imagine how miserable I would've been on a cloudless day.  The view from the top was worth going up 279 steps though.

One of my favorite days of our trip was when we went up to the North Shore to check out the sea turtles.  It's wonderful seeing wildlife in their natural habitat compared to seeing them in captivity.  It's estimated that this big guy was about 250 pounds!

I will miss the sound of the ocean and the beautiful swaying palm trees, but not for long! It looks like we're going back again soon!  Aloha!

Recharging in Paradise

That is literally recharging. Fortunately for my kids and I (my husband isn't a fan of the heat and being away from Alaska in the summer), my husband had to come to Hawaii for work.  This opportunity couldn't have come at a better time as I just had my Vitamin D tested again and I'm still low.  Not for long though! These are the few things I get to enjoy for the next few weeks.

One of four lagoons at the resort.

While I like Waikiki, this place is much slower paced and perfect for kids. 

The grit of the sand is fine unlike Waikiki so my kids like it more. 

The view inland from the resort

Two of my girls on the beach

The new Disney resort next door will open in August

A fat feral cat and hungry mongoose

Kid fun

Beach Fun

Pool fun at one of the three pools

Fish come out for breakfast

Feeding the fish

And since my baby didn't get to attend her Kindergarten graduation, 

we brought her cap and took a photo here!

Off to the beach. Aloha!