Nov. 24, 2005 - Our Hawaiian vacation began with a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner at my parents new house. 

Nov. 25, 2005 - Tailgating at the Aloha Stadium for the Hawaii vs. Wisconsin Football game.  

Nov. 25, 2005 - I really hope Hawaii kicks Wisconsins butt so I can rub it in Ryans face! 

Nov. 25, 2005 - Go! Bows! Go! Makena was jumping up and down in the stands cheering on the Rainbow Warriors that is until he took a header down the stands. Thank God he was O.K. 

Nov. 25, 2005 - Ryan was fitting in well with the locals. We ran into Lau Lau head who became Ryans good friend in a matter of minutes. 

Nov. 25, 2005 - Ryan and Tim. 

Nov. 25, 2005 - Wisconsin fans were everywhere! We even ran into Ryans childhood babysitter who is now living in Marin county, as well as, friends who graduated with Ryans brother Andy.

Nov. 25, 2005 - No really I'm a good sport. Wisconsin defeated Hawaii. 

Nov. 25, 2005 - Now let me show you how its done. 24...37...54...Hike!

Nov. 25, 2005 - Good looks run in the family. 

Nov. 25, 2005 - Grandpa you are too much fun. I really think the hat looks better this way. 

Nov. 26, 2005 - Alex's friend Rick let the boys hang out at his house and use the pool while the girls went shopping for the day.

Nov. 26, 2005 - Makena was having too much fun on the diving board. 

Nov. 28, 2005 - We went around the eastside of the island to the North Shore stopping along the way to eat island shimp. We ended up hanging out at Pipeline and watched the surf. It was at least double overhead. 

Nov. 28, 2005 - On our way up to an ancient Heiau Ryan spotted a wild bore hanging on a tree stump. We wondered if this was an offering to the gods? 

Nov. 28, 2005 - Alex took us to a Heiau above Waimea Bay on the North Shore. 

Nov. 28, 2005 - Pu'u O Manuka Heiau. 

Nov. 28, 2005 - An offering to the gods. 

Nov. 28, 2005 - Ryan got to experience the famous Royal Hawaiian Luau. He tried most of the ono island grids like Kalua pork and lomi lomi salmon but he avoided the Poi!  

Nov. 28, 2005 - The luau was really good and we all had a great time.  

Nov. 28, 2005 - Mother and daughter. Can you tell who is older? Ha Ha 

Nov. 28, 2005 - After the luau we walked around Waikiki and I took this great photo of my parent in front of the Moana Surfrider Hotel. Merry Christmas. 

Dec 2, 2005 - The men folk enjoyed Kona coffee cigars out on the deck while the women washed dishes inside. What a life! 

Dec 3, 2005 - On our way to the airport we stopped to have dinner at the Kona Brewing Co. I am going to miss my grandma and grandpa sooooooo much! 

Dec 3, 2005 - I am still #1 even though grandpa won't admit it!