Lovely Outings I've Had With My Mom

Mothers are our first friend. Happy Mother's Day, Mom! You are wonderful company, and a place is far more special if I'm there with my you. These are the places we've explored together!

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Lompoc Flowers, Town, and Beach

We drove with baby to see the fragrant fields of sweet pea flowers, and explore the pink mission. It was a fun day exploring!

Koko Crater Botanical Garden, Hawaii Kai

There were hundreds of yellow and pink plumeria flowers in the trees and on the ground. We went with Ad and it was a beautiful day!

El Capitan Canyon Concerts

We danced under the stars, beside a big bonfire!

Paseo Nuevo Mall

We went shopping at Paseo Nuevo Mall. You always know the clothes that will look good on me!

Lilioukalani Gardens, Hilo

We walked under the beautiful huge trees just last week!

Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo and Playground, Hilo

You always appreciate the beautiful things, like the little flowers everywhere and the brightly colored dart frogs.

Doris Duke Beach and Rock Walls

You love the ocean just like me! You came with me when I swam here on my last day on Oahu when I visited in 2015. 

Kuliouou Beach Park and Paiko Lagoon

We walked along the bay in the early morning exploring the mud flats. 

Palm Beach Wharf and Snapperman Beach

One of my earliest and favorite memories is when you took me on a ferry ride. It was a special outing.

Hawaii Loa Ridge Hike

I'm sure we've sung How Great Thou Art here! You always appreciate God's beauty and creation.

Kelly Park Rock Springs, Apopka

We went tubing down the lazy river on a perfect winter day!

Spooner's Cove, Montana de Oro State Park

You pointed out the orange nasturtiums growing down the cliff. We had a magical day here with Dad. 

2nd St cafes and Baywood Park Pier, Los Osos

You and Dad loved this spot when I showed it to you last year! You both are always so enthusiastic and so much fun to take around!

Meadow Creek Trail and Boardwalk, Pismo

You love the dunes! We walked the boardwalk over the dunes as a group when you visited in 2016!

Papa'aloa Country Store and Cafe, Hamakua Coast

We had so much fun dancing to the live music!

UH Hilo Botanical Bromeliad & Cycad Garden

You're always up to explore a new spot, no matter how small!

Grand Naniloa Hotel and Banyan Drive Cafes, Hilo

We went to a Hula concert here by the water, just me and you, in 2024!

Onekahakaha Beach Ocean Swimming Pool, Hilo

You always know about the nice places!

Laupahoehoe Beach Park, Hamakua Coast

Dancing to the guitar in the shelter of a gazebo in the wind and rain!

Rainbow Falls, Hilo

You made me appreciate and get so much joy from nature. 

Nani Mau Gardens Walk, Hilo

You always like special events like Halloween, and take joy in them! This makes them fun!

Sinsheimer Park

We had pizza under the redwood trees!

Morro Bay Town

You've brought me to Morro Bay so many times! It's magical to see the sea otters, hear the seals, and sip some clam chowder.

Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay

We ate at Thai Elephant with the whole family!

Camino Real Marketplace, Goleta

You love muffins too! We love to go to Anna's Bakery!

Hearst Castle, San Simeon

I remember when you brought me here when I was little, and the pool mesmerized me.

Hyatt Grand Cypress, Lake Buena Vista

It was so fun when you visited us here!

Bahama Breeze Caribbean restaurant with live music

You love a tropical place and good atmosphere, and I love these things too! We had so much fun here as a group when you visited in 2022!

Marriott's Grande Vista, near SeaWorld

It was very fun playing cards at the pool on a warm Florida night. 

Celebration town walking paths

We saw a big alligator covered in duckweed as we walked around the lakes on the tropical paths!

Winter Garden cafes, splash pad and bike path

We ate outside at the little French cafe!

Port Salerno Waterfront Restaurants, Stuart

You loved the live music and fun atmosphere here!

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Ctr, Stuart

We looked at the lagoon filled with sharks and sting rays, and saw the funny birds walking along, when you visited in 2022! Later that day, we walked around singing to the beat of our steps!

Stuart Boardwalk or Healthy Trail

You love a long walk, and we had a wonderful one here!

Blue Pointe Bar and Grill, Tequesta

We saw an amazing musician playing quiet songs.

Haleiwa Alii Beach, North Shore

It's so fun to watch a surf contest with you! Then we marched along the grass singing songs!

Portlock Point or China Wall

We had pizza picnics here!

Makapuu Beach

We had picnics in the evening looking out over the gorgeous beach!

Kahala Resort and Beach

We had a peak experience, looking at the dolphins and then watching the stars from the end of the jetty!

Waialae Beach Park, Kahala

We had a picnic of delicious Greek food and then walked the coral-strewn beach.

Pupukea Road Trail, North Shore

We did quite a few hikes in this fantastic spot!

Kuhio Kalanianaole Park food truck picnic, Hilo

We walked here with Dad in the early morning. You guys are so sweet!

Halekulani Boardwalk on the ocean, Waikiki Beach

We used to stop on our way back to Australia from visiting grandpa in California, and walk this wonderful path, with plumeria flowers behind our ears!

La Mesa Park

We had a huge picnic with the whole clan in 2015 here and it was fun! And you came to my wedding here!

Slide Rock, Sedona

We walked under the red, red rocks and then slid down the natural rock slides, in 2005! You and Dad loved it!

Del Mar Highlands Town Center

You were so kind to help me check out houses here in 2023 ♥

Lizard's Mouth

We went here on Mother's Day 2003 when you came alone to visit me!

Mission Rose Garden

You played with Luke by the yellow roses! You are a wonderful nan too!

Santa Barbara Harbor sea wall walk

We walked to the very end of the seawall, with views of the mountains of Santa Barbara, when you and Dad came to visit in 2008!

Worth Avenue, Palm Beach

I was so excited to show you and Dad the colorful sights on Worth Avenue in West Palm Beach when you visited me in Florida for the first time!

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

It's always so fun taking you and Dad around! Jules and Syd were with us too, in 2013!

Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando

I was so happy to see you and Dad when you visited while I was in Orlando for medical care. It meant a lot. 

Rollins College, Winter Park

We thought we heard frogs croaking at night by the lake, but then realized it was a scary alligator!

Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach

We watched an alligator have trouble munching a giant bird!

Wekiwa Springs State Park, near Orlando

It was so fun to show you and Dad the magical spring!

Goleta Beach Park

We had a picnic at Goleta Beach while baby crawled around in the sand!

Peninsula Park, Channel Islands Harbor

I loved visiting you guys and getting Topper's Pizza at Channel Island Harbor! We danced to the live music at the park on the weekend. 

Ellwood Butterfly Preserve and Beach

We walked at Ellwood with the whole clan when you and Dad visited in 2016!

Ala Moana Center

We had a drink at the little mai tai bar at the top of the mall! And when I was younger you bought me many cute dresses here at Wet Seal!

Park Ave, Winter Park

We ate dinner as a group under a big oak tree. 

St. Louis Heights forest

It is always special when we have a picnic here under the Cook pines. 

Hard Rock Cafe, Waikiki

We watched Ad play at Hard Rock Cafe!

Isla Vista Town and Beach

We had burritoes in 2015, with the whole clan!

Winter Garden Lake Apopka Shore

We saw baby moorhens and alligators here! You and Dad always delight in nature and animals so much!

Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon

You loved to show me the elephant seals here when I was younger!

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