Who knew we'd make it this far...

Happy 2008! What do a kids from Iowa do as 2007 dissolves into 2008? Drink, smoke, dance and play beer-pong in a music & smoke filled basement of course!

Midnight Make-out

lung cancer awaits

cobwebs and a light-bulb

how to get drunk quickly

denny's stare

Oahu Wonder

The holidays have been sublime to my senses. Everyday underwater, always my motto- I attempt to grow gills. The air tastes of a sweet flower and the breeze wraps around each traveler and local alike. The community is so vibrant and relaxed- it is the island way. I miss you already, you are so heavenly in my heart. 

one single coconut

creep out of water

palm line

mine mine mine

lips and liquid

flirty fun

unclear caress

eccentric date

lay in waiting

the ultimate awkward position

comfort food

granule

turquoise breath

freckle face time bomb

beauty and the beach

Chinaman's hat

express yourself Nicole

solar darkness

lobster

bizarre blink

self portrait in serenity

grace of nicole

friends and sisters

happy happiness

Waimanalo

Before the storm came, we played in the high surf and dad prolonged his youth with the act of tai chi.  Only a day left on this beautiful isle.. I will miss this energy.

a locals beach on a stormy day

feeling the storm

tai chi tone

tai chi stretch

lush

A Christmas Recollection

Water and lights, friends and family, good times...

crinkled toes into the blue

a girl's feet

point of view of a dust particle floating in a pool

all smiles

one of dad's great pleasures in life- fuzzy christmas lights

twas the night before

twas the morning after

preparing to be full

under invisible mistle toe - part 1

scene at kaimana- christmas morning

nicole's giggle

froggy puppet

under invisible mistle toe -part 2

happy on xmas eve 3

Mele Kalikimaka!

What a gorgeous Christmas day. I'm sitting here completely stuffed from a very scrumptious meal. Feeling blessed.

A few days ago we went sailing with some friends. Traversing the open seas and exploring the liquid walls of turtle canyon.  Being completely surrounded by blue beauty is a feeling like no other. I am so thankful to experience such wonders in my life.  

half-way

diagonal descent

sideways swim

rebirth

scant torso

bikini and blue abyss

rising towards a breath

black and blue

spear fishing

underwater festivity

tourists without gills

slippery movement

Diamond head from the point of view of a flying fish

rainbow sky line

waiting for bait

a perfect day

men of the boat

brother-in-laws

shore view

when a family relaxes

seeking shelter

relationship lessons

merry mommy

sun in sleep

breton

rhythm enjoyment

performer pondering