Al-O-Ha (Part 2)

Here we are, Day 5 on Waikiki!  We weren't sure what to expect, navigating all the touristy spots downtown with two kidlets in tow.  But we ended up scoring BIG.

Drumroll please...Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls...I give you - TEDDYBEAR WORLD.  It's a relatively new attraction in Honolulu, and although it has nothing to do with Hawaii, oh MY was it a hit.  The boys were absolutely over the moon watching animatronic bears perform in dozens of exhibits...from pandas in China, to Time Square, to a life-size Elvis on stage. 

Next up (i.e. after tearing two ecstatic boys away from thousands of plush toys) was dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe. 

My three rockers. 

 Brett got quite a treat - our server was very taken with our musical little guy, and arranged for him to get some stage time during the live band's intermisson.  Yep, Brett has played his own little set at the Hard Rock.  That'll look good to the record companies, no? 

Day 6: Zack gets a little surfing practice before heading out on another excursion.

We hiked up to Waimea Falls and then snorkeled at Waimea beach. 

Day 7: Toured the Battleship Missouri.  Brett still talks about it 2 months later!

We are OH SO mature.  Planning to frame this one and hang in a special place in the bathroom.

Last night before headin' home - zipped back over to Waikiki to watch the fireworks at the Hilton.  Oh, and one last trip to see the teddy bears...:)

That's all folks!
Aloha everyone...