Some Old, Some New

Just ten days ago Mimi left Hawaii for the last time.

The children and I took a two-week break from school in order to throw ourselves wholeheartedly into sharing this island paradise with my mom one last time. While we revisited a few beaches and sites like

Pearl Harbor,

we did manage to show Mimi a few new-to-her places.

The Bishop Museum

While the Live Lava Flow demonstration was a big hit with all, the big whale hanging from the ceiling was a close second according to Bear.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden

Micaiah had a tough time keeping up with Mimi's demands to photograph this plant or that tree, and "Be sure to take a picture of the sign so I'll know what the name of that flower is."

Shark's Cove

One of our favorite haunts quickly found a place in Mimi's heart. Wading through the crystal-clear water ... standing quietly like a statue while fish of different shapes and hues darted under rocks and around feet ... reveling in the beauty of another Hawaiian morning, is it any wonder why this spot is in the top five??

The View from Trinity Presbyterian Church, Kailua

We'll miss our family at Trinity.

The next photo sums up Mimi's visit better than any blog post I could write. While everyone gave 100% attempting to make this last Hawaiian adventure the most memorable, Bear would not be outdone...

Next adventure for Mimi ... Germany!!