Kristina's wedding

On September 5th, I took a break of the  HI life and went to Las Vegas to attend my cousin's wedding.
Team Kristina and Chaz

Primos looking at the latest edition: 40th grandchild! 

We love you kristina 

Becs

so excited for the carne asada 

Waimea at sunset

drew being cool 

jeff

amigos 

Turtle Beach

aloha 

why yes Mr. Turtle you can be our roommate 

vitamin sea 

come back 

cheese 

Lai'e Falls

Hawaii rains all the time. So the hike was pretty muddy. It's about 6 miles to the waterfall.  

I don't think it can get better 

ice cold chillin 

college kids 

HANNAH BANANA

ALOHAAAAA market place

Quilt for college.. from the phillipines 

5.00 coconut 

the bubble man 

the market place and its splendor

Mr. Turtle is my father...

Hanauma Bay was set apart in 1967 by the state. This bay is absolutely beautiful obviously! Everyone snorkels along the reef. The schools of fish are all different types of colors, yellows, light blues, purples and lots more. Sea turtles also live around these parts, spotted one and it was pretty rad.

Sooooo many tourists. 

what island are you from?

My mom and I at the hawaii Temple Visitor Center. This place was absolutely beautiful.A lot of history is cherished  there, including the first translated Book of Mormon in the Hawaiian language. George Q. Cannon arrived on the islands in the 1850's. He noticed the missionaries were struggling to get new investigators because they did not know the Hawaiian language.With the help of Jonatana Napela they were able to get it translated. This made it possible for more natives to have better access to doctrine and have greater joy by knowing/living the gospel. cool Story huh?
side note: I'm EXTREMELY blessed to have these two people in my life

 First day here and someone has already asked me what island I'm from. My mom said if it happens again (which I'm sure it will) say guess!

Fumi's shrimp farm is pretty dang fantastic. Its a small little shack on the side of the road. The place was filled to the brim with tourists. I always catch myself looking around, there's so many people from all over the world! growing up in Texas, the only variety we tend to have is english and different levels of spanglish. So its a whole different world for sure but I love it

These gals will be joining me at byu Hawaii. As you can see the hang loose attitude is welcomed. Hopefully they don't think I'm too crazy.