Swimming with Sharks

My dad has been talking about going "swimming" with the sharks in Hawaii for year, but we haven't gotten around to going. This year Eric and I went with him. It was so cool! We had a great time. I wasn't scared the whole time we were out on the boat, but when I looked at the pictures it made me realize it might have been scarier than I realized. The sharks seem really tame. They have been conditioned that the sound of the diesel motor means food, and come right up to the boat. We also saw at least 3 humpback whales. So it was a great trip all in all. http://www.hawaiisharkadventures.com/

Before we left with all 10 fingers and toes.

In the cage.

A feeding frenzy.

The shark swimming between the gage and the boat.

See how close they are to us. I swear they were looking right at us.

Warning do not trust your brand new stroller to United Airlines

My brand new stroller got broken during the flight to Hawaii. This is the second stroller that United has broken of mine. Next time I am taking my cheap one even if it means Eliza can't lay down to take a nap and Gretta can't stand on the back.

United offered to pay to get it fixed. We sent it off yesterday. Hopefully everything works out.

Gretta's 3 trips to Ko Olina

Gretta is one spoiled child. I won't even tell you how many times she has been to Hawaii, but it is way to many considering she is only three.

She has now been to Ko Olina with my parents three times. Look how much she has changed...

Her first trip was when she was only 1 month old. She actually had only been out if the NICU for 2 weeks. What were we thinking??? We were suppose to go on a cruise to Hawaii, but they won't let babies less than 6 months old on a cruise ship. My mom said they were just going to leave us at home, but thanks to my sister petition her for us they decided to include us and she found Ko Olina. Now we have a Snyder "thing".

January 2006

age 1 month old

January 2007
age 13 months

Jack, Carolyn, Gretta, Gabe & Jackson, Anna, Gretchen, Eliza and Eric

February 2009

Gretta age 3

Snyder Family Vacation Ko Olina Hawaii 2009

We sure had a great time in Hawaii with my family. Hawaii is just so magical and relaxing. Papa & Nana hanging out at the pool with the grand kids eating shave ice.

Enjoying a relaxing day in Hawaii

Watching the sharks.

Daddy and his girls.

Kahuku golf course

Gretta

Eliza 10 months old

The Fors family

Sisters

Aren't they cute kids!

The Snyder's

The Bartoo's

Nana and Papa,
Thank you so much for taking us to Ko Olina!!! We sure had a great time.

Love, Gretta & Eliza

Ko Olina February 2009

Eliza 10 Months

Eliza turned 10 months old on February 17, 2009 while we were in Hawaii. Here is a belated photo shoot. I think we might have a problem getting the rest of the pictures with the sign next it her. She was defiantly more instead in the sign than smiling for the pictures. Oh well.

How does it taste?

Here is a picture of the sign because you can't read it in any of the other pictures.

"Mom, I can still see it."

"Can you see it?"

Gretta getting into the action too.

Interesting facts about Eliza at 10 months.

Eliza ...

1. weights about 23.4 lbs.

2. can now officially crawl.

3. is also cruising and pulling her self up.

4. plays peek-a-boo.

5. likes to imitate the sounds her big sister makes.

6. claps.

7. put her own pacifier in her mouth.

8. feed herself peas, chicken, beans, bread, bananas, strawberries, and anything else you put in front of her.

9. has 3 top teeth and 4 bottom teeth.

10. loves to grind her teeth together and make her mom cringe.

11.smile at her big sister.

12. steals her sisters blankie.

13. had a great time with her cousin Jackson, Nana & Papa, Aunt Anna & Uncle Gabe in Hawaii.

We love you Eliza! You are growing up to fast.