Haslam Family in Hawaii

While in Hawaii we took family pictures. It isn't very often that we all get together since we're so spread out. So it was a great opportunity.

Here is the entire Don Haslam clan.






Don & Susan with their grandkids.

Hawaii

In July the Haslam family went to Hawaii to celebrate my mother in law's birthday. We had been looking forward to it for several months. It is always great to get to go to Hawaii, but it's especially great to go with the family and see everyone all together.

We flew out of LAX direct to Kona. Here is Tyaan sharing her music with Megan while we were waiting to board the plane.


Finally on board! Melissa and Scott trying to get comfortable for the long flight. (It's about 5 hours.)


After seeing nothing but ocean below you for hours the island is a very welcome sight.


It's a lot of fun to fly into the Kona airport. They just roll the stairs up to the plane out on the runway and you get off. The airport is very small and all outdoor. Let the vacation begin!!


We stayed in a house for the week. It was nice to have our own pool. The house was beautiful. This is the view of the back yard. Just over the plumeria trees you could see the ocean.


The best part of Hawaii is relaxing. This was a day spent by the pool. Megan was a lot of fun, and had me almost asleep!


We had a nice dinner at Roys in Waikaloa for Susan's birthday. It was a great meal and was fun to have everyone together. Andrew loves Uncle Jon!


Susan with her birthday souflee! (It was delicious!)


We spent one day touring the island. Tyaan had never been to some of the places so it was great to go see them again. This was our first stop. We spent a lot of time here, it was beautiful. Several of the family hiked down a ways. Tyaan of course out in front.



This was a later stop. Akaka falls. It's a pretty easy walk down to this spot, and it's gorgeous.



We finally made it to Volcano National Park. It's amazing!! I was really looking forward to seeing it again. We didn't have a lot of time since we got there late in the day.

We did get to walk through a lava tube.


Jon's birthday also fell during that week. We had a cake for him also.


And of course my favorite view. I took this while laying out at the beach. What a beautiful place.

Our Temple Sealing

On April 25th we went to the San Diego Temple and had Tyaan sealed to us. It was a very special occasion and was just as wonderful as I had hoped it would be. We had a lot of family travel to be able to attend the temple with us and many friends make the drive to San Diego and back that day as well. It was wonderful to be surrounded by people we love, and people who love Tyaan in a place that is so special.


The three of us made the drive down together because we had to be there earlier than everyone else. It was a nice drive without any traffic and great weather. As you can see in the pictures the day was as gorgeous as possible. (Those who were at my wedding will know how much I appreciated that)

Here is Tyaan just before going inside. She was really excited and had been anxious to be able to do this for a long time.


The experience was wonderful, one of my favorite days ever. Afterwards we took pictures in front of this gorgeous building with those who stayed to visit with us. Some people weren't able to stay for pictures because of the 2 hour drive back home.

Here is The Don Haslam family: Amanda, Niki, Tyaan, Jon, Don, Susan, Jennifer, Melissa & Scott.


Here is the Boyd Anderson family (my mom's family): Terry, Rolayne, Boyd, Alice, Darran, Niki, Tyaan, Jon, Darci, & Lisa


Jon & Tyaan


Some of those that were able to be with us during the sealing.


Tyaan


Darran, Grandpa Boyd, Tyaan and Jon


Lisa, Terry, Rolayne, Niki (back) Grandma Alice, Tyaan & Darci (front)

That evening my mom had dinner at her house and it was a fun celebration. Our family that was in town from Utah (& Pennsylvania) were all there, and some other friends and family came by. My mom did a great job and put up decorations and put together dinner. My dad got tables set up outside and got Tyaan a really cute cake. It was a great way to celebrate the occasion as well as enjoy everyone's company.

Here is Lisa and Christopher (who had just turned a year old)


My Uncle Larry, Grandma Avis, and my dad.


My dad and his brother Larry in front of a painting of my grandfather on his mission



Tyaan & Katie


Tyaan with Megan Meier (Jennifer's youngest)


Tyaan and her cake


My mom with her 4 sisters: Terry, Lisa & Marla (back) Darci & Rolayne (front)


It was such a great weekend. Getting to see so much family that we live so far away from was wonderful. I nearly cry when I think about the effort they made to be with us in the temple. I am so grateful for the gospel and for the blessings my family is able to have because we have it. I'm so blessed to have Jon & Tyaan and know that if we are obedient we will be a family for eternity.

It was a wonderful day.