Aidan's May Day 2012

One fun thing that Grandpa also got to do was to watch was Aidan's May Day performance. It was such a fun thing for him to get to see, but also for Aidan to have his great-grandfather there. It is so special to me that my children have been able to spend this time with him and have these beautiful memories to keep forever.

Opaeka'a Falls

I have never actually taken pictures here, but it is a gorgeous waterfall. You can't get as close as Wailua Falls, but it's still amazing. I also have a shot of the Wailua River, which we have paddled up on stand-up paddleboards, and then hiked to Secret Falls (which are absolutely not a secret). You can swim in those falls, so you can get pretty darn close to that one!

Kauai's North Shore

We took Grandpa up to the North Shore. He also loved it. We went to Kilauea Lighthouse, Hanalei, and even to the end of the road, Ke'e (although I didn't get any pictures there). It was another wonderful day showing him our beautiful island we call home.

Waimea with Grandpa

I know I posted pictures of Waimea canyon not too long ago, but it's too pretty to not share again. He couldn't believe how beautiful it was. He kept commenting on it, how there were no words to describe it, and how amazing God is to have made such beauty for us to see. I love that man!

Grandpa at Luau

One way we tried to spoil Grandpa was taking him to a Luau. We love the food (and grounds!) at Smith's, so that's where we go now. The kids love it for feeding the birds and peacocks. The show is fun, and they seem so nice there. We just really enjoyed it, and I think Grandpa did too!

 This one isn't amazing or anything, but I had just started my photography class and I took this without my flash, using the information I had learned. It would have been terrible without a flash normally. I'm pretty excited about that!

Disneyland Vacation-Days 3 & 4

On one of our days in the parks, my beloved Grandpa Hanson insisted he needed to see us and since we didn't have a rental car, he drove to meet us and spent the day at California Adventures. He had never been there and we had a wonderful time. The World of Color show is amazing. I love seeing him with my children and watch them develop close relationships with him, just like I have. He and Madelyn are especially close. They have always been that way. I adore that!

Me and Jenna

 We are all powerless to the need to kiss on that sweet baby!

 Grandpa meeting Lucy for the first time

 Best Buds