After Ying dropped off the kids in the morning (from the sleepover), we finished up packing up all our bags. And then headed over to Cafe Kaila for some breakfast.

With a couple of hours before we had to check-out, we headed over to the Ala Moana Mall and discovered Shirokiya Department Store, which has a whole [...]]]> Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/emmfan/er-fans/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-flickr-manager/FlickrManager.php on line 831

After Ying dropped off the kids in the morning (from the sleepover), we finished up packing up all our bags. And then headed over to Cafe Kaila for some breakfast.

With a couple of hours before we had to check-out, we headed over to the Ala Moana Mall and discovered Shirokiya Department Store, which has a whole Sanrio section. And on the top floor, they have a food court filled with food stalls of authentic Japanese dishes, which we were only too happy to buy up for later consumption on the road.

We then went back to the hotel to get our bags and headed over to the airport where we met up with Fred and Joyce who were on the same flight back to LA. [slideshow]

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Today was the day we got to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. After a quick orientation (“don’t step on the coral”) video, we got right into the crystal clear water to swim with the fishes.

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Today was the day we got to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. After a quick orientation (“don’t step on the coral”) video, we got right into the crystal clear water to swim with the fishes.

After a few hours, the sun started really beating down on us, so we washed up and headed over to Kona Brewing Co. for a late lunch. Afterwards, Gene took the kids for a sleepover at their house.

In the evening, we went over to the Changs at the Westin to help watch the kids and get some crock-pot dinner. We finished off the evening walking around Waikiki, eating a late-night dessert and discovering a Japanese shopping boutique. [slideshow]

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The day started off with the moms going out for some shopping while the rest of us hung out at the hotel. The kids got to test out their snorkel gear in the pool. Later, in the afternoon, we headed over to Waiola’s for some shave ice.

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The day started off with the moms going out for some shopping while the rest of us hung out at the hotel. The kids got to test out their snorkel gear in the pool. Later, in the afternoon, we headed over to Waiola’s for some shave ice.

In the evening, we met up with Gene’s family at the beach for some more swimming and a sunset picnic. Afterwards, the kids didn’t have enough playing, so Emily and Dylan came back with us for a sleepover. [slideshow]

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This was our last day in the vacation home as Emmanuel’s parents flew back to the mainland. So along with packing and cleaning, we squeezed in one last BBQ, some fishing and crazy playing by the kids. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins Dylan and Emily. (as seen above)

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This was our last day in the vacation home as Emmanuel’s parents flew back to the mainland. So along with packing and cleaning, we squeezed in one last BBQ, some fishing and crazy playing by the kids. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins Dylan and Emily. (as seen above)

After checking in at the Marriott Courtyard in Honolulu, we settled in and took a short afternoon break in our “smaller” digs (in comparison). Later, we headed over to the Wyndham Waikiki where the Chang cousins were staying. Along the way, we got to see a hula dance performance out in front of the Wyndham. [slideshow]

Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

We had our last official family reunion party of the trip, this time celebrating Fred and Toby’s August birthdays. Afterwards, everyone made use of the house’s great location and layout with some swimming, fishing and general lounging.

In the evening, Emmanuel’s parents watched the kids, while we headed out for some izakaya at Tokkuri-Tei [yelp]. [slideshow]

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We had our last official family reunion party of the trip, this time celebrating Fred and Toby’s August birthdays. Afterwards, everyone made use of the house’s great location and layout with some swimming, fishing and general lounging.

In the evening, Emmanuel’s parents watched the kids, while we headed out for some izakaya at Tokkuri-Tei [yelp]. [slideshow]

Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

We started off the Sunday with the kids making Chinese onion pancakes which we had for breakfast the following day. But we couldn’t help to taste some of their hard work.

Later that day, we joined some of the Fan clan in visiting Emmanuel’s uncle’s gravesite to pay our respects and to remember those that have already [...]]]> Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/emmfan/er-fans/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-flickr-manager/FlickrManager.php on line 831

We started off the Sunday with the kids making Chinese onion pancakes which we had for breakfast the following day. But we couldn’t help to taste some of their hard work.

Later that day, we joined some of the Fan clan in visiting Emmanuel’s uncle’s gravesite to pay our respects and to remember those that have already passed on.

We ended the day with another reunion party, this time at Auntie Carol’s condominium complex where the kids got to swim, and we all enjoyed lots of catered Hawaiian food. [slideshow]

Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Because of jetlag, the day started off very early, with some fishing and playing on the beach, which was literally steps from our backyard.

We then headed into downtown for the wedding rehearsal of Emmanuel’s cousin Samuel and his fiancee Christine. Elise was excited to play her part in the ceremony as the Flower Girl. Afterwards, we [...]]]> Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/emmfan/er-fans/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-flickr-manager/FlickrManager.php on line 831

Because of jetlag, the day started off very early, with some fishing and playing on the beach, which was literally steps from our backyard.

We then headed into downtown for the wedding rehearsal of Emmanuel’s cousin Samuel and his fiancee Christine. Elise was excited to play her part in the ceremony as the Flower Girl. Afterwards, we were invited to the Waioli Tea Room for the rehearsal lunch, which was followed up with a stop at Waiola Shave Ice.

In the evening, we had an impromptu family reunion as most of Emmanuel’s family had arrived for the wedding the next day. [slideshow]

Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

We started off with an early morning flight out of LAX. After arriving in Hawaii and meeting up with Emmanuel’s parents, we were welcomed at our rental house by Honolulu PD (we inadvertently set off the home alarm while waiting impatiently for the house keys).

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We started off with an early morning flight out of LAX. After arriving in Hawaii and meeting up with Emmanuel’s parents, we were welcomed at our rental house by Honolulu PD (we inadvertently set off the home alarm while waiting impatiently for the house keys).

Once we had all settled in, we did some shopping downtown to stock up on food and gear up on snorkeling and fishing gear. Elijah finished off the evening with some late night fishing off our back porch. His first catch was a little less than impressive. [slideshow]

Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

After a delicious curry dinner in the hotel, we had some hilarious in-house entertainment with 90s music and flashbacks. [slideshow]

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After a delicious curry dinner in the hotel, we had some hilarious in-house entertainment with 90s music and flashbacks. [slideshow]

Posted from San Diego, California, United States.

For the morning, we hung out at the beach. It was a little windy (good for kites), but the kids still had plenty of fun playing in the sand and water. [slideshow]

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For the morning, we hung out at the beach. It was a little windy (good for kites), but the kids still had plenty of fun playing in the sand and water. [slideshow]

Posted from San Diego, California, United States.