Last summer we visited family on Oahu, had a birthday bash/family reunion and then left our daughter to stay for the summer. It was emotional in so many aspects; excitement to be with family and see family we don’t get to see on a regular basis, celebrate our daughter’s graduation, celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday and of course, soak in the beauty. During our trip, we stayed at a beach house with cousins, Michelle, Travis and kids. Michelle had asked me to do their family photos and I glady accepted. These photos were taken in “our front yard” in Mokule’ia. It was absolutely gorgeous! Travis plays the ukulele so I had to have him play for the kids while we photographed. That little addition was so sweet!