this past Saturday was my birthday. and I gotta say, it was a good one. I've been blessed with a birthday that usually lands on or around memorial day each year. and that means that i'll get a holiday/extra day to get spoiled! heehee!
so on Saturday we started the day off with a little stop at the beach...
even though hukilau isn't the prettiest nor the cleanest beach around, it's still home to me. I can literally cross the street and be walking on the sand.
we only had about 45 minutes to spend there, but i wanted the kids to be able to enjoy a little time outside before dropping them off at my in-laws...because Brandon & I were off to Waikiki for a catamaran ride!
it was such a relaxing and carefree experience out on the water. since we are living in paradise, i really want to take advantage of doing something new, something different, and being outside as much as possible. otherwise, why do we bother living in one of the most beautiful places on earth? thankfully, websites like living social allow us to do a lot more adventurous activities at a much more affordable rate.
after our 90 minute tradewind sailing experience, we walked about a half mile down the Waikiki strip to cheesecake factory! one of my favorite places to grind... plus, it was only lunchtime, so we got a table without waiting. auuuuriiiiiite!
then we headed home...we missed our babies too much! we wanted to celebrate with them too, so we picked them up and went straight to angel's ice cream for a little treat. but nahe must've had a full day, because she knocked out during the 5 minute ride back to laie!
sometimes i think that the world may be a happier (but possibly less productive) place if we had 3 day weekends a lot more often. Monday gets such a bad rap, but it's not Monday's fault - it can't help it! but honestly once Sunday rolls around, it feels like the weekend is practically done! 3 day weekends fill me with joy...it makes life so much more pleasurable. lol! okay, seriously though, I love a Sunday where I know the next day is a free day...
because this is the kind of day that I imagine...and I so love making it a reality.
seeing that it was Memorial Day - we took the time to visit my dad's grave after the beach. i know that i need to be a better daughter and work on beautifying his grave and visiting more often. my brother, marcus, and his family are such great examples to me and the rest of my brothers. i'm sure nue is the thoughtful one that always remembers to get tons of flower pots for all of our beloved, because they came out with about 10-12 of them ready to plant and place on all our family member's graves that day.
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| little royal nikora, next to grandpa royal nikora's headstone. |
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| silly siblings (karly, making trouble to her sis, azure)...i love these kids!! |
after the graveyard, Brandon & I went out to dinner - for my birthday dinner - duh! then we ended a great day at the movies. it was a beautifully spent birthday 3 day weekend - exactly what I wanted.
who can complain when this is home?
so i'm grateful - for my beautiful island home. i'm grateful for a husband that cares for me and truly spoils me on special days. i'm thankful that i have the opportunity to get out and experience fun-filled activities and to enjoy life to the fullest.
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