Maui Trip

Just arriving at the Hyatt..typical tourists with our leis. The hotel entrance was very impressive. You could walk right out to the pool and beach. There were beautiful plants, colorful birds, and penguins as you walked in. They also had flamingos and swans on the grounds in another area. It was like a mini-zoo.My family at Kapalua Bay-minus Sandi and I. Ryan's holding the crab that walked right up to me and mom while sitting on the shore. It was hilarious watching the little crab walk sideways into the ocean and then get washed back up to shore.
Here is Dad, Ryan and Kevin in their scuba diving class in the pool. Kevin is 2nd from the right. After an hour class they went right out to the ocean to scuba dive. Because they're not certified they were only able to go 30 feet deep. They had a great time. (This pool was really nice and even had a water slide.)
It is the Rainbow State! This is the view from our balcony...the ocean is just inches to the right. So we had a partial ocean view. It is truly a paradise!

Kevin and Amber right before going to a Magic Show. Grandpa was really excited to see this particular show: Warren and Annabelle's. Only the adults 21 and older could go. We had a good time.

Zion and Bryce Canyon-August 8

We went on a 1/2 mile hike which starts just after the drive through the long tunnel in Zion National Park. Here is Kevin posing for the camera half way through the hike.
Here is the view at the end of our little hike.

Our original plan was to go to Zion only but we felt adventurous and traveled the 80 miles to Bryce Canyon. Why not? I had never been there so Kevin thought it would be fun.
Here I am very close to the edge of a steep cliff:) It is an amazing sight to see!

I was freaking out as Kevin casually jumped up to sit on this rail. I still managed to get a picture before helping him down from the rail.

I'm glad he's smiling.

Grand Canyon-August 6

On our way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon...even the drive was beautiful. This shot was taken through our windshield as we were driving.
Here's one of the few pictures of both of us at the Grand Canyon.
See that guy over on that ledge? That's Kevin! I stood at another lookout point to catch this shot. Later I stood at that same spot and I was a bit nervous...I felt that at any moment I would fall to my death. Other than my fear of heights I enjoyed the beauty of the Grand Canyon.

St. George Temple-August 5

We enjoyed a session at the St. George Temple and walked around the grounds.

Las Vegas-August 3

This was a great show...it's amazing how they coordinate the stage and water. One minute you see them swimming and the next minute they are walking on a dry stage.
We stayed at Bellagio which is where O was playing. When we got to our room I found these beautiful flowers. At first I thought they were just part of the room but then I realized they were for me.

Happy 4-year Anniversary!

Hollywood Bowl

We've got our popcorn...we're ready for the show to begin!
Here we are before the the performance began. The LA Philharmonic Orchestra performed Beethoven's 5th Symphony along with some other classical pieces. It was a nice, relaxing evening...except for when the car alarm was set off during the 5th Symphony!

At the

LA Temple

August 1, 2006

Kevin's professional photo of the temple :)