Sunday, May 3, 2009

a walk in the park- hawaiian style

It has been forever since Troy had a Saturday off, so last weekend we finally had a family day and headed to the other side of the island to Waimea Bay Falls Park.  The kids had a great time.  It is only 3/4 of a mile to the Waterfall, but we managed to make it a lot farther by taking every cut off along the way. 

The kids loved these trees because they had "flower plants" growing on them.


They always love climbing through the trunks of these.  They are just too fun to hide in.



Once we finally made it to "the falls"  the kids could barely contain themselves.  




They suited up in the life jackets and jumped right in.... the the coldest water ever! it was only 60 degree water- which we really aren't used to. I about passed out!   Even though they were freezing they managed to play in the water for quite a while, until Braden was convulsing with his shaking.



Then there is nothing better than a nice warm rock to soak on... my little lizards. 




Sorry- no swimming shots- it was a little to "hands on" out there to take the camera.   We were one tired family for the hike down.  Suddenly 3/4 of a mile seemed like a million :)

8 comments:

Shannon said...

I want to do a walk in the park hawaiian style! What a fun family outing. Cute shorts by the way. And hair.

Hendry Happenings said...

I am so jealous. These are the thing that you will miss when you are not living in paradise!

brooke romney said...

How heavenly to have a hubby!! I love it when we have a moment to spend together.

Sara said...

: ) You are the funniest writer!! I can just hear you talking about the trip!! Way to go with making it up there...AND back!! : ) I impressed you guys got in!! 60 degree water would make me pass out too!!! : ) You're so funny!!! : )

Lewis Family said...

That's awesome Molly! A far cry from the buggy and muggy parks in TX. Glad you had a Saturday to enjoy family time... those moments are sooooo precious. Ya'll look great!

Jessica said...

Beautiful!!!!!!

Bree said...

JEALOUS! I hope you stopped for shave ice at Aoki's on your way

The Welling Family -- said...

In some of your pics your kids look like twins. That is a good walk. It makes me Hawaii Home Sick.

Caddie