Holiday in Hawaii...

I grew up in Hawaii from the age of 10 until I graduated from high school and left for college. It was a lot of fun and lucky for me, my parents still live there. I go back every year during the holidays. I have brought a few friends home with me, and this past Christmas my very dear friend Chioma came home with me for about a week. We had a great time! It was her first time in Hawaii, so it was fun to show her some of my favorite spots while she was there. Can't believe it's almost been a year already!

Caramel filled apples- Part of Christmas Eve Dinner

Messin' with Bubba Gump stuff

We had to take turns trying on the shoes

Umrao and Leilani, and awesome vegan couple we met at Kua Bay.
We are still in touch!

Welcoming my brother, CJ, home from his travels and Peace Corps service

Lasagna cupcakes veganized- part of Christmas Eve dinner

Sitting at the beach, taking in the salty air and the warm weather

Hawaii's state flower, the hibiscus

My parents dog, Kiko

Chioma and I brushin' our teeth, gettin' ready for our day

The view from a boat on the ocean.
Days like this, so clear with the mountain fully visible, are rare.

By request from our family friends I made stuffed sweet potatoes again.
Part of Christmas Eve dinner.