Baby on the way…. Sunset session at Ko Olina

When my family first arrived to our temporary apartment about 2 hours after we got off the plane from California, the first person to say hello to us was Jonathan. A local guy with California ties, Jonathan offered us a smiling face a “Welcome to Hawaii” and at times a serenade with his ukelele. Little… Continue reading Baby on the way…. Sunset session at Ko Olina

Ko Olina and Ms. Firecracker

Kelly and her family came all the way from my old college stomping grounds of California’s Bay Area. She has such a wonderful family and it was a pleasure to spend the late afternoon with them at Ko Olina Lagoons near the Disney Aulani. The family and the location couldn’t have been better for this… Continue reading Ko Olina and Ms. Firecracker

Beautiful Waialae Beach with the Ito Family

The Ito Family were vacationing on Oahu for a short amount of time and carved out a morning to have some fun at Waialae Beach, just a short drive from Waikiki. Emily is a local girl, Punahou graduate with extended family nearby still on the island, her and her husbands’ grandparents and parents. We had… Continue reading Beautiful Waialae Beach with the Ito Family

Quiet Moment

My daughter enjoying a quiet morning at Waialae Beach reading her book. Been really busy gearing up for the holidays and the slew of birthday’s heading my way…. have a great weekend! Much Aloha, ~j Other posts you might enjoyKahala Resort Vacation, Hubert & Kay My Family and My Photography Family + Beach + Waimanalo… Continue reading Quiet Moment

The Lee Family, Oahu Born and Raised

I had the pleasure of meeting Marilyn Lee at the elementary school where my children attend. We happened to be placed next to each other and the friendly people we are, we struck up a conversation.  We talked a lot about our families and what brought us to Hawaii. My family being barely one year… Continue reading The Lee Family, Oahu Born and Raised