School is in Session!

School is officially back in session and I don't know whether to laugh or cry. It's peaceful and quiet around the house...maybe too quiet. I did get my work done this morning on the computer for perhaps the first time all summer. We ended the summer with a bang going to the Newport Coast Villas which were beautiful and amazing. I would love to own one someday. (But I want a house first!) I will post pics soon, I can't find my camera cause I haven't finished unpacking yet. The kids were excited to be back in school, Zanna is driving the new car to school...I have trepidation about that but will remain hopefully optimistic. Taylor seemed happy to be starting 8th grade. Carter and Lace have been in school for a few weeks and started soccer and Lace starts dance soon. Busy, busy. But it is really nice to have another willing driver. Zanna is very helpful, don't know how long that will last. Cemetary....I mean seminary starts next week so we'll see how exhausted she is with her extreme workload this year. She passed AP European History and has 3 college credits to her name. This year she is taking even more. Her determination astounds me...she didn't get that from me!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow-in Hawaii

This is a typical Hunsaker Family shot-I thought I would let our imperfections show so the rest of the pics will look fab!

The statues in the Easter Island Exhibit

Taking a hula lesson in Figi Village

We spent two days at the Cultural Center because there was so much to do and see-T playing an old fashioned drum

On the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

Little Surfer Girl-I missed her catching her first wave!:(

A quiet game in the Hawaiian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Zanna's first surf lesson

Carter blew the conch shell on his first try, ask Scott how long it took him. (i couldn't do it at all)

At the Laie Hawaii Temple. It was breathtaking. Such a beautiful temple

Waimea Falls-we are swimming towards the waterfall to sit in it!

Turtle alert! (can you see it?)

Me and T in Shark's Cove

Aloha! I am faced with the daunting task of trying to recreate through blog our amazing family vacation to Hawaii! It's impossible, I guess I will have to just take you all there so you can see for yourself! It was so beautiful. We are so grateful to John and Mandy for their hospitality. The week flew by, everyday we explored the island and found a new spot that we loved. Kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, hula lessons, hiking a volcanic crater, visiting Pearl Harbor, swimming in the bluest, warmest water ever. It was a priceless experience that I hope my family remembers forever!