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I was honored when Make-A-Wish Hawaii contacted me and asked if I would photograph a special wish. I think it’s a great program and I was more than happy to help!  Chase had a very cool, very specific wish – to have a WWII fighter jet experience. Stephanie was coordinating the wish and as she […]

Making dreams come true with Make-A-Wish Hawaii

northshore sunflowers

Personal

So sorry for my unintended blog vacation. This was my first busy season and it kind of kicked my booty. To make it up to you, I brought you flowers. Virtual, it’s true, but a whole field of them. I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with a sea […]

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The happiest flowers around | Oahu sunflowers

hawaii seabird photography on popoia

Oahu for Kids

Hawaii’s Offshore Islets I spent most of my free time in the ocean B.C. (before children) – swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, or rather “surfing”  –  good times. These days, I spend way too much time looking at it longingly from the shore. But now that Mila is 1, it’s time to take her on her […]

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Kayaking to Flat Island in Kailua | Oahu Kids Activities

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Oahu for Kids

An Easy Waterfall Hike for the Family Likeke Falls stands out as the epitome of family-friendly hikes. Covering a mere 0.8 miles round trip, with a modest elevation gain of just over 200 feet, it easily claims the title of the shortest and easiest waterfall trek on the island. However, this hike lives up to […]

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Likeke Falls Hike | A Short and Sweet Family Adventure

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Oahu for Kids

A Lack of Family and Support We moved to Hawaii to attend graduate school at UH Manoa ten years before having our first child. None of our friends had children. At that time, there was a surge of engagements and weddings, but we were the first to tackle parenthood. It seemed necessary at the time, […]

Baby Hui | A Lifeline for New Parents in Hawaii

baby at the beach north shore oahu

Oahu for Kids

Camping with Small Children If you’re a fan of beachfront property, sunsets, and sandy toes, you may love Hawaii camping. We often camp while traveling to stretch our limited funds, experience remote areas, and spend more time in nature. However, with two young children, I’m at the point in my life where I value sleep […]

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Camp Mokuleia, Plush Camping on the North Shore of Oahu

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