Bonkey Boardin'

Our favorite activity by far while we were in Hawaii was boogie boarding (or as Noah calls it...Bonkey Boarding). On our last trip to Hawaii we found a great beach called Laie Beach Park that was frequented mostly by locals. Laie Beach Park is known by locals as "Pounder's Beach" and is known to be a great boogie boarding beach. We all were able to catch at least one fun wave or two (the kind that makes your heart beat a little faster but puts a smile on your face) AND each of us got "pounded" a time or two too! Because we all spent time boogie boarding, we didn't get pictures of all us on a board. I did make a point to stay out of the water one morning to capture Zoe catching a few waves.

Polynesian Cultural Center

On Thursday, July 14, we spent the WHOLE day experiencing the Polynesian Cultural Center. We "traveled" to the 8 different island villages throughout Polynesia where we were able to watch shows and participate in interactive activities. We also spent some time watching the Rainbow of Paradise canoe pageant along the lagoon that flows throughout the grounds of the PCC. After "traveling" we enjoyed dinner, and we ended our day watching "Ha Breath of Life"... an evening show featuring a cast of over a 100 islanders performing traditional Polynesian songs & dances.

Noah's "tatoo" from Aotearoa (New Zealand)

Zoe picked a less noticeable area of her body for her tatoo

Mom joined the fun and got "tattooed" too

Noah taking pictures of the canoe pageant

Zoe learning a dance in "Fiji"

Noah learning the male version of the dance in "Fiji"