Hawaii - Day 3

It's funny that Stephanie just commented about us not "laying by the pool and relaxing on our vacation." Well, on day three that's just what we did! We ate a delicious breakfast buffet at the Hale Koa (military hotel next to ours) where my mom discovered Belgian waffles with coconut syrup, macadamia nuts, and toasted coconut. We ate so much that all we could do was go to the pool and relax! (although how much can you really relax while keeping a 22 month old from drowning and trying to teach a 4 year old to swim?) Anyway, we spent a few hours at the Hale Koa's pool and enjoyed "trip, tropping" on the bridges that went over the water while the troll (Boagie) tried to catch us and eat us. When that grew old, we headed over to the pools at our hotel before heading to the room for a nap until Michael got done with work.

Michael finished a little early and the boys woke up from their naps in time to head to the beach. We opted for the lagoon with calm waters and the pool with waterfalls and slides.

It took Zachary a long time to warm up to the idea that having sand on his feet didn't mean certain and immediate death.
Can you tell by his coiled up position that there's sand at the bottom of this body of water. He definitely prefers the cement bottoms of pools.

Michael helps Mikie catch some baby fish. Don't worry, we practiced the catch and release policy.

Family picture at the lagoon. Now for all of you out there who didn't know (or haven't seen) that my husband has tattoos (plural!) I'm sure you'll be enlarging this picture and gasping in horror. Can you believe I married him? I really dislike them and try to avoid capturing them on film whenever possible.....too bad he wouldn't agree to wear a sun shirt like the children.

A quick shower and change and it's time for another night out courtesy of Super Boagie. This time we met up with Michael's college friend, and his wife, who is enjoying 6 months of work in Hawaii. We ate at the Beach House Steak House which used to be the Banyan Tree Veranda at the Sheraton Moana Surf Rider. It was a great evening of fellowship and fun.

While we dined on steak and wine, Boagie and the boys had a pizza picnic on the floor of the hotel. (Don't feel bad for her, she truly does love to be with the boys no matter what! And while this is a step down from Haleiwa Joes....well...ok...maybe a few flights of steps down....it is definitely a step up from McDonalds....see post from day 2)