Little Bird Blog

Jennell and Christian lived in Kailua while they completed their medical residencies years ago, so it has a special place in their hearts. When Christian’s parents started planning a big celebration and family reunion in Hawaii for their 40th anniversary, they suggested finding a home in their old stomping ground. After a bit of searching […]

Pirates in Honolulu? Thar be pirates in Honolulu, argh! At least that’s what my friend told me (my apologies for the pirate talk, I shall refrain until international talk like a pirate day). More importantly, said pirates had a deal on Groupon where you could set sail with them for a fair price. I had […]

Oh, I love big family groups on vacation! Okay, this group wasn’t really all that big – parent’s celebrating their anniversary along with their sons and their son’s families. Collectively they have four kids under four and that makes the group feel bigger with all the noise and chaos that accompanies the very small. They […]

Feel like a local at Diamond Head Beach Park Diamond Head Beach Park offers a serene escape on Oahu, known for its laid-back charm and natural beauty. Surfers flock to this idyllic spot to catch consistent waves, whether they’re seasoned riders or new to the sport, while the backdrop of the iconic Diamond Head Crater […]

An evening with my duo. We stopped at Jack in the Box to squeeze in an hour of beach time (priorities, right?). Well, it was supposed to be an hour running down the sand hill at Kailua Beach Park, but as usual, they ended up in the water. One of these days i’ll remember to […]

Imagine waking up early to the sounds of birds chirping. You slowly stretch and head outdoors with your morning cup of coffee in hand. You sit down to take your first delicious sip and take in your uniquely amazing surroundings – the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. Rebecca’s house sits directly across from the monument. The first […]

Where do people who live in Hawaii go for vacation? I get that question often. Truth is, our family doesn’t make it off the island nearly as much as we like and even then, it’s usually to visit family. One of the down sides to living in Hawaii is that we’re a bit stuck here. […]

A Toddler Adventureland on Oahu The trip to Heeia Pier wasn’t exactly planned. We were enjoying a Jamba Juice following a well-child checkup at the doctor’s office (meaning shots and many fat tears). As we slurped the last of our drinks, I noticed with dismay that we had an hour until nap time. The kids […]

Do you have a train lover in your family? I sure do, although he’s a generalist. Any type of vehicle from surfboard to space shuttle is fascinating and wonderful. At some point, I heard there was a historic train on Oahu. Actually, the words that stuck in my head were “2 hour long ride” and […]