relishing the life God has given us
Curtis’ Family Comes to Oahu | Spring Break 2019 At the end of March and beginning of April, we were excited to host some more guests in our tiny home: Curtis’ family! I had a great week showing them around the island to some of our favorite spots, and checking out some new places with them as well! Unfortunately for… Read More
March 2019 | Exploring the Island with Our Friends If we weren’t on the trails or under the water when our friends were here, we were usually out exploring the island through different scenic spots, historic sites, or trying out foods unique to Hawaii at different restaurants. Here’s the final post sharing what we did with our friends while they… Read More
March 2019 | Snorkeling with Friends on Oahu Would you believe it if I told you that in my first year and a half of living here, I had never once fully immersed myself in the ocean or gone snorkeling? It’s true — Curtis and I are mountain people and not beach people, and we cling tightly to that label…. Read More
March 2019 | Hiking with Friends on Oahu This month, we had the pleasure of hosting some of our best friends from Arizona, Mitchell and Alex! It had been far too long since we had seen them, and this time catching up with them was exactly what we needed. Throughout our time exploring the island with them, we were reminded… Read More
Kaena Point | Our Worst Hiking Mishap (so far!) | February 2019 As people who hike often, there are many things we have concerns about while out on the trails. I worry about wildlife encounters often — well, I did when we lived in Arizona, but not as much in Hawaii I suppose. We worry about being caught in a… Read More
Christmas 2018 in Hawaii | Holiday Stand Down | December 2018 The last few weeks of 2018 were exactly what we needed — Curtis had a very light schedule and we had plenty of time to relax and spend time together. I remember enjoying holiday stand down last year, but this year it felt so needed. We had a few… Read More