Fun in the Hawaiian Sun - a speedy quick review

Our move from Okinawa Japan to Barksdale AFB, in good 'ol Louisiana (might as well be called Texans), came quick fast and in a hurry.  We had TWO weeks to clear our house and hit the road.  With that said, there was lots of emotion, anxiety & STRESS.
We're a Military family and should be used to this kind of stuff...  right?

Our journey back to US soil was... just that, a journey.  First of all we have this beautiful 80lb Dalmatian who has been a part of this family for 3 years, we couldn't leave her behind.  And because we left in such a hurry we weren't able to get her on a military flight out.  So. now.  I'll save you all the yucky, painful details of this move and share the good stuff.

Hawaii: (the vacation before the "vacation")

where the beaches aren't much different from Oki

& the water is just as beautiful!  The rest of the Island, well, that's another story for another day...


Pearl Harbor, however, was amazing.  A great history lesson for my children and a somber experience for us grown-ups.

Can you feel the Patriotism?
I sure did!
It brought tears to my eyes for those we lost that day and sadness to my heart for their families.


On the ferry ride across Pearl Harbor, we saw the greatest site.

Now, take a look at this rainbow and the blue sky.  I don't think I'll ever see another one like it.

Hawaii was an experience!  And if we ever choose to visit again, I hope it will be more on our terms.  :)

Until next time,
April