Secret Island

Yeah, it's as awesome as it sounds. My good friend from church has a son who just turned 1 and they had his birthday celebration at this very cool venue that i would probably never have even known about otherwise. It was an absolutely gorgeous day and the babies were great--even with no naps!

To get to the island you have to park at a dock and ride a small ferry over. Here are a few pics while waiting for the ferry.

Riding on the ferry away from the dock, we had a great view of the Ko'olau Mtns. Their formations really are amazing.
the dock Nora's first boat ride
Holden got to ride with Uncle Rick...the party shelter on the island
Holden getting used to the pokey pieces in the grassview of the beach from the shelterour beach set-upAnna and Nora in the water...Nora LOVED IT!
Holden giving me love

a turtle came to the party too!

playing so good
HRB was very interested in the outriggers
we had lunch under the shelter...look at them sitting like big kids!
Trying out Uncle John's ChairThis is the Mersburg Family and birthday boy, Eli. He LOVED the cake!snacks
Holden showing us his "face"
my little monster girl
LOVE this smile!
Love-a-baby
kiss-a-babyAnna and our own personal palm tree for the daywe tried for a group picture...best we got
and last one on the ferry back. what a great day!