Temple

Cameron and I just had a hectic followed by an amazing experience at the temple. The connection between those beyond the veil waiting to have their work done and us here on earth willing to do service is REAL!!!

Ava's Toys

It looks like these guys all did something naughty because when I walked into the bathroom they had their faces towards the wall! Timeout? Could be!

Day 6 in Hawaii -Kauai

We got a jeep for two days so we spent our first day in the Waimea Canyon region!BEAUTIFUL

We pulled over and played here for a bit!

Crazy how the water cuts through the land!

These guys were all over the island!

Come 4x4 with us!

Day 5 in Hawaii -Leaving The Big Island

One of the few times we rode the tram! Here we are off to breakfast on Sunday, our last day here!

Wikaloa Hilton was the most beautiful Hotel I've ever stayed at!

With it being a Sunday we were taking it easy! Cameron went back to the room for a nap and I walked the hotel taking pictures.

I was so excited to see this guy! I think he was coming up to say goodbye to us!

The dolphins were so fun to watch while they play!


Listen to the people sanding by commenting...funny!

More birds for Ava!

It's cool seeing the white coral against the black lava rock!

Church was right by the temple! We wanted to go to a session but it was closed for cleaning the WHOLE time we were there :(

It was a smaller temple but was just so beautiful!

Cute family from Idaho took this picture for us!

Lunch...the rest of the pizza! Yummm!

I was ecstatic to see coconuts up in the tree!

This is what a island covered in volcanos looks like. I like how you can see the newer flow (it's the dark part)!

This is my favorite Airport in the whole world I think. It's all outside in perfect weather. What more could you ask for!

Ready to fly to Kauai!

Hapuna beach

We enjoyed Hapuna Beach today! I love boogie boarding!

Rainbow falls

I'm not adjusting very well to the time change so it's 6:30 am and I can't go back to sleep so here's a little glimpse into what we did yesterday.
We are staying on the Kona side but traveled around to the Hilo side to "see" the volcano and on the way we viewed a few water falls.

Day 2 in Hawaii -Kona

The first day we spent touring the hotel! It was very big so it kept us nice and busy!

They have Dolphin Quest at the hotel where you can swim and play with the dolphins! We did not do it cause Cameron has already done it and because it's so expensive I decided it would be more fun to wait and do it with my kids...some day!

FLAMINGOS!!! These were fun to run into right on the hotel grounds!

The shore near the hotel!

The two of us having a blast!

Day 1 in Hawaii - Happy 4th Anniversary!

We spent the day at the airport traveling to HAWAII!

Happy to be going! (Seattle)

Just happy not to be on an airplane any more! (Kona)Welcome to Kona on the Big Island!
This is the drive to our hotel in Waikoloa!

18 months old

Look at that crazy smile!

Smile on command is the best!

"what does a bunny say?"

I love her lashes, thankfully she got her dads!

This happy girl is a BIG blessing in my life!

Posing with her Harry Potter sweater!

One of my favorite words Ava is saying right now is purple...it is sooo cute!

Not sure what's going on here but I thought it was funny so here it is!

What can I say...Ava is doing so much right now! She has mastered climbing on chairs and is still working on just sitting on them and not standing. She is an amazing dancer and just about makes me laugh everyday as she sports her sweet moves. Cameron just discovered she can say yellow, red, blue and purple. She knows the sounds of over half the alphabet and is getting so good at saying thank you. She loves waving, does not mater if you've been sitting eating dinner next to her for 10 min, she still waves and smiles like you've been gone for days and she's just happy to see you. Being a mother to one of Heavenly Father's noble and great is wonderful and I count it a privilege.

Sorry, I can't figure out how to turn these!

Watching General Conference

Here are a few Braithwaites (and Lees) watching conference across the united states!!! Aren't they all cute? I likey!!