Also, it's about 78 degrees here and I'm in short sleeves, a maxi skirt, and flip flops. I couldn't even wear those back home in Cali without freezing my tootsies off.

Mele Kalikimaka!

haha awesome! I hope ya'll have a blast!

Have a bright and happy Christmas day!

This morning on the way to the airport I was shivering and couldn't feel my fingers. Now I want to strip off my clothes and go swimming, lol.

It's also very windy here today but it's a warm wind.

Thanks! We will! And we'll take tons of pictures.

Have fun!!

Make sure you take home a souvenir of peridot!

Peridot: Gift of the Volcano Goddess

I'll bring back as many souvenirs as I can fit into my luggage!

And omg you guys, from our bedroom we can hear the waves crashing on the rocks, the wind blowing through the palm trees, and tropical birds singing.

This really is paradise.

That's wonderful! if you look on the beach, you might find a washed up piece of coral to take home with you

Are you going to visit any volcanoes? Make sure you walk on the beach at night so you can see unpolluted stars!

She's in Hawaii - all volcano all the time.

Not up close unless you go to them, though.

SHHH. Don't give Madame any ideas.

LOL, no volcanoes. The tours were all very expensive because they involved helicopter rides.

No, you want to hike up and leave the gin for her personally.

Yeah, leaving a gift for Pele might be a good idea! And remember, even if it sounds silly, you're currently making family history for your new family.