Hutzler 571 in Honolulu
we stayed with my brother and family while on Oahu. He's in the military and we'd heard so much about budget cuts, we made an equipment contribution, the Hutzler 571! no soldier should be without one!
#1 son was so excited! He'd read so many positive reviews for the Hutzler 571 on Amazon. he anxiously sliced up a banana once the Hutzler 571 was removed from its package. then, he realized he'd used it upside down and mostly smashed the banana, not sliced it. another life lesson learned, slow down and do things right, thanks Hutzler 571!
east side of Oahu.
let it be known, in the month of June, year 2013, our kids enjoyed play time with every one of their cousins from BOTH sides of their family tree. I don't know if we'll ever manage that again.
the niece really enjoyed playing with her cousins, especially #1 son. she called him "the red brother".
she enjoyed holding his hand and dragging him around. they move so fast, not easy to get a pic.
some things you just have to do, mai tai at Duke's on waikiki beach
he insisted that I take his picture with his root-beer. I don't know where he gets these ideas.
one of our good friends is from Hawaii, her parents hosted us for dinner at their beautiful mid century modern home way up the hill there in Honolulu. Thank you very much!
we climbed diamond head.
strolled a north shore beach and found a sea turtle napping.
shave ice at Aoki's (north shore).
Taiwanese Hot Pot from Sweet Home Cafe, don't miss it!
bring your own beer to Sweet Home Cafe, select your hotpot broth, sauces and grab veg/meat items to cook yourself. it was SO GOOD! the only downside with the BYOB, they want that table turning. they let you know when they think it's time to move on. they deposit this giant free shave ice dessert.
as you can see, kat was enjoying her meal, taking her time and still eating when they plopped this beast down and started to clear the plates. we will definitely go back, and move our hotpot a bit quicker.