Where do people who live in Hawaii go for vacation? I get that question often. Truth is, our family doesn’t make it off the island nearly as much as we like and even then, it’s usually to visit family. One of the down sides to living in Hawaii is that we’re a bit stuck here. […]
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A Sanctuary for Seabirds (and People) August is my favorite time of year to visit Goat Island (Mokuauia Island) in Laie. That’s when you can find newly hatched Wedge-tailed shearwater chicks. Shearwaters are a type of seabird that nest in burrows and the baby chicks look like little gray balls of puff (as in super […]
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The Tour Guide When I was young(er) and full of energy I was a tour guide for Oahu Nature Tours. Being a tour guide sounds like a fun job. In reality, navigating a bulky tour bus in hectic Waikiki traffic while talking over a headset was a bit more than I could handle. During the […]
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Ocean Safety the Fun Way I’m excited to share this Keiki Monday with you because it’s a good one. A friend told me about Na Kama Kai which is an ocean safety and conservation education organization for kids. It’s a brilliant concept. You protect what you love and getting kids out on the water inspires […]
A Toddler Adventureland on Oahu The trip to Heeia Pier wasn’t exactly planned. We were enjoying a Jamba Juice following a well-child checkup at the doctor’s office (meaning shots and many fat tears). As we slurped the last of our drinks, I noticed with dismay that we had an hour until nap time. The kids […]
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The Byodo-In Temple – A peaceful retreat The Byodo-In Temple is a tranquil haven nestled on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by lush greenery and a koi-filled pond, this stunning replica of a 900-year-old Japanese temple is a place of quiet […]
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Do you have a train lover in your family? I sure do, although he’s a generalist. Any type of vehicle from surfboard to space shuttle is fascinating and wonderful. At some point, I heard there was a historic train on Oahu. Actually, the words that stuck in my head were “2 hour long ride” and […]
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Sarah wanted wanted her maternity photos taken close to home in Kailua where they spent most of their time. They weren’t much of a beach family and wanted a beautiful, sand-free spot, so we decided to have her photo session at Kawainui Marsh (or the Kailua levy) where her and Andy have spent time running […]
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A Great Family Beach on Base Many military friends told me to visit Hickam dog beach for one of my “Oahu with Kids” features. They told me it was the perfect beach for kids. The beach sounded lovely but for one problem- I don’t have base access. Then I had a client request a session […]
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I was honored when Make-A-Wish Hawaii contacted me and asked if I would photograph a special wish. I think it’s a great program and I was more than happy to help! Chase had a very cool, very specific wish – to have a WWII fighter jet experience. Stephanie was coordinating the wish and as she […]
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