Hawaii Day 6

Another day....another vision.  Mallory had been given this darling dress by her Aunt Chrissy (Charles' sister), and I thought it would be perfect to color-coordinate a family picture in Hawaii!  I brought Charles this shirt, got Mallory and I ready, and off we went.... on the quest for a coordinated family picture.  (All the while seeing the sights of Hawaii and getting a toddler to cooperate- this should be a snap- ha ha...)

Attempt #1- This was the pool area at our hotel- Mallory looks so thrilled... I know.

Attempt #4- The concierge tried to help us out, but he cut off Charles' head, and Mallory would NOT look!

Oh well... off to the Swap Meet- the best place to buy any souvenirs on the island.  It is set up all around the outside of the Aloha Stadium, and there was SO MUCH to choose from!

I just had to take my hand at drinking out of a coconut.....

Mallory even tried it.... but she was NOT a fan.  I didn't really like the liquid, but the gal cut up the flesh for us, and it was YUMMY!!!!!!!

After the swap meet, we headed to Pearl Harbor.  Charles had never visited before, and it was my second visit- the last time I was here was with my family in 1994.

Mallory was being cute and playing peek-a-boo with the flag pole.

Such a little girl and such a grand old flag!

Attempt #15- Hooray!  A family picture!  Finally!

We were so proud to be at such a hallowed place with our brave and strong Daddy!

"The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American military forces.  I regret to tell you that over three thousand American lives have been lost.  No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory."

-President Franklin D. Roosevelt.... December 8, 1941

Mallory and her Daddy!

Charles took this picture- isn't it magnificent?  Seeing our flag always makes me proud to be an American!

See!  We were really just right there!