Hawaii: Day 3

PEARL HARBOR: 

I am not a history buff, but I really enjoy learning about history and especially our Nation's history. We learned that William's grandfather Egan was on the Nevada when it was bombed, but luckily was not where he was suppose to be and lived. Also one of my grandfather's friends had gone to church that morning and escaped death aboard one of the ships as well. Our thoughts are with the men and women who risked their lives to protect our country from the Japan's attacks so long ago and those still fighting to stand for freedom. 

 My mom being silly.

 Don't knock the audio tours. I learned so much. Thanks to Aunt Sherry for holding EP so I could actually focuss and not have them ripped off my head.

 Oil is still leaking from the Arizona. Many of the members of the crew that survived have requested to be placed in the water with their shipmates when they do. This was so incredible to me the loyality that they felt towards each other and our country.

 Speaking of loyalty. My grandparents define the word.

 After a long day- EP gives Dada a lift with her smooches. She's the best.

Hawaii: Day 1 and 2

This is how we survived a 9 hour flight with EP. Nap time and treats. She was awesome. 

Everyone on the plane knew her by the time we got off. Thank you EP. 

When we arrived in Hawaii we joined 22 members of my family for a week of fun. 

Leave it to Disney to create a place like this... 

Lobby itself was a work of art. 

Because of the time change we woke up around 4 am every morning and just explored the resort- 

It was perfect because we had the place mostly to ourselves. 

EP didn't know what to think- the sand was really interesting. 

So amazing to watch someone experience something so simple to us, but so new to her. 

Sun is rising and that means the pool party is starting! 

EP was hesistant of the water so her dad decided to take her down the water slide. 

Check out her expression. 

haha- she was so serious in the water- We were determined to get her use to it this trip. 

We ditched EP during her nap time with my grandparents and headed for the shoreline. 

It was amazing- nice to have some adult time to explore

My cute cousin Katie- Would you ever guess she already has three and one more on the way?! 

The floatie plus cousins to play with inproved EP's swim time. She began to love floating through the lazy river and playing in the water with us. 

This is my Pawpaw. He came all the way to Hawaii at 81 to be with us. This man is a world traveler and is the best tour guide you could ever have. And we have him all to ourselves. 

Thanks for making the trip Pops.