Adult Family Vacation in Hawaii (Dobson)

Life has a way of
reminding us of

who matters

and that...

what matters

is
spending time together
enjoying the ones

our hearts love

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The Dobson Family

"The Adults"

Los Angeles to Kona
(approx. 2,504 miles)

"We take photos as a return ticket
to moments otherwise gone"

so stop to capture a moment on the

Black Lava Rocks

if for no other reason than because...

"Black Love ROCKS"!!

and after a full day of travel
fill up on pasta at...

Mi's Waterfront Bistro
(pronounced "Me")

Travel Tip:

The "perfect vacation" includes time for both
family bonding and personal rejuvenation

BALANCE is key

Day 2-4

Sleep in, shop, go to the spa,
or enjoy a round of golf in the morning

then meet back up in the afternoon
to spend more family time together

it's a Win-Win!

Seahorse Farm

www.seahorse.com

Fun Fact:

Male seahorses carry the embryos and (depending on
the species) can reproduce up to 1,000 at one time

Day 5

Take time to relax poolside

by the way...
(which one is the mom?)


Kanoa Dinner Cruise

Days 6-7

Volcanoes, Lava Tubes,
and Steam Vents

Steaming Bluff Overlook



Royal Kona Luau

"We make no excuses
for what we have...

         

for what we have, GOD has provided...
and for this we are thankful"

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Home Safe From the Dominican Republic (Marbrey)

There are a lot of reasons you decide to travel the world

There are a lot of reasons you decide to stay home

and there are

people

family

news reports

(on both sides of the conversation)

trying to

persuade you
convince you
inform you

but at the end of the day

here's what you need to know

1. How to trust the Lord with your life

and...

2. How to make the right 

informed decisions

for your life

continue reading...

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The Marbrey Family

"The Newlyweds"

Los Angeles to Atlanta

Atlanta to Punta Cana
(approx. 1,441 miles)

When one of our families

"The Newlyweds"

continued with plans to visit
Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic

(despite warnings suggesting travelers
should "Exercise Increased Caution")

I will admit that I was concerned

And as they were out
living and enjoying their best lives

I was home wondering and
watching her social media feed

(like an over concerned parent)

until...

this girl, so beautiful and bright,
unwittingly taught me

to see life through a different lens!

Welcome to the luxurious...

Sanctuary Cap Cana

Photo Credit: Sanctuary Cap Cana

Then...

the same day she posted this pic

we had two large earthquakes

(6.9 and 7.1)
here in California

(and the irony wasn't lost on me)

because I realized that...

the only place any of us are ever
"truly safe" is inside the love of Christ

so we may as well choose to live
fully and presently through Him

Travel Tip:

After a few days in the pool treat yourself
to a massage, facial, or spa treatment

Go ahead...

get glammed up and let your hair down!

"Two are better than one"

Happy 2nd Anniversary to "The Newlyweds"

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Thrill seekers?

Find more adventures
and cultural experiences...

explore a hidden cenote
take a nature walk

or

ride in a water hammock
at

Scape Park

(details here)

so...

"Don't leave it for later, live it now"

(find more Family Adventures here)

Our Top Five Family Food Spots

So let's be clear...

no matter what stage you're in

in your life
in your relationship

it's important to get out of the house

and DO something!

Grab a bite to eat

laugh
sit
talk

enjoy time with the ones you love
and make it a full family date night

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The Gardner Family

"Family w/ Teens"

In a family of four everyone
will have a different "favorite"

but when you mention...

Lettuce Wraps
Crab Wontons
Crispy Honey Shrimp
Mongolian Beef
Garlic Noodles

you can only
be talking about one place...

PF Changs

Torrance, CA

Parent Tip:
I have one rule that I ask my family
to comply with when we go out...

NO SCREENS
before the food arrives

Why?

I believe it is beneficial to put
down the devices and talk instead

How?

The Family Dinner Project

has a list of prompts your family can
use to get the conversation started

Try it...

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Finding something everyone can
enjoy together "family style"

is easy at...

Stone Fire Grill
Lakewood, CA

pizza
salad
soda

simple!

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Wood Ranch Grill

Cerritos, CA

I order the same thing every time...

Beef Tri Tip

Mashed Potatoes

House Salad

and

Garlic Knots

because...

what else could be this perfect?

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Talk about an

auspicious combination...

a bib

a bucket

a "shell cracker"

(well, it can mean only one thing)

We didn't come to play!

The Boiling Crab

Garden Grove, CA

"These are the days I hope to always remember"

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and finally...

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

Long Beach, Los Angeles, Inglewood, Hollywood

(full menu here)

because...

the only thing better

than chicken and waffles

is a 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

"chicken and waffle" tradition!

So...

drop off the kids

drive to Roscoe's

order the Herb's Special, or the #9

(re-named the Obama Special)

scrambled eggs with cheese and onions

(half orange juice/half lemonade)

and thank God

we survived the summer!

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