I wonder if my kids really understand how blessed they are? Waking up with the ocean in view and adventure around every corner. I honestly don't know if we'll live in Hawaii forever, so I hope they enjoy and appreciate every day and every experience. I know that God is using all of this to make each of them into unique people, and I'm so thankful for this time in our life. My special prayer for Em, is that she will grow up with a beautiful understanding of who God is and what

Although a lot of extended families get their pictures done in Hawaii, I really love when a single family has the time to hang out with me on a beach during their vacation. Sometimes they come dreading the "family picture torture" time they expect. But it's so not that! They take their shoes off, laugh, throw rocks, climb trees, and spend some quiet moments remembering why they love their family. In the meantime, I snap away. And now and then, they forget that I'm even there

It's amazing how many families choose to come back to Hawaii year after year. Once it's in your blood, I guess it's pretty hard to stay away. And then it's pretty special to pass on the tradition to your kids and even your grandkids! I was happy to snap some pictures for this beautiful family as they walked the beaches of Kona and made some more memories in their favorite place. See you next year! #waikoloafamilyphotographer #Konafamilyphotographer #konachildrensphotographer

Beautiful family photography on the Big Island of Hawaii.