Last Days in Hawaii

7 days just isn't enough.  We all would like to stay another 7.  Our trip to Kauai was a memorable one.  We had a lot of family fun and adventure and look forward to visiting again.  Aloha!

Our Day in Hanalei Bay

Well, this was our favorite place on the island.  Next time we come back we'll stay on the North Shore.  Breathtaking!

Jeff's 46th Birthday

 This was just the perfect day!  Afternoon at Polihale Beach, then dinner at Dondero's.

Nature Hike With Jessie

 Jessie and I went on a little exploration while Jeff took Josette and Gigi for a drive to Tom Kilroy's House to borrow a board.  Watching Jessie in her element (nature) is fascinating.  She gets so excited discovering and collecting.  That afternoon we picked up shells, flowers and even found a wad of money to take home.  I love our conversations and feed off her enthusiasm for life.  She's fun to hang out with!

Kauai Here We Come!

 We have been looking forward to this trip for months.  School is out and we're on our way to the South Shore of Kauai.  Van is home safe with Aunt Cathy and then to Ginny and Gene's and we're ready for some fun in the sun and much needed R&R.  We're staying at the Wyndham Koloa Landing in Poipu Beach.  Our condo is beautiful and the pool is huge.  The girls are obsessed with being in the water whether it be at the beach or in the pool so that is where we'll be. 

Father's Day

The kids insisted on making Dad breakfast in bed, so they whipped up some eggs, bacon and english muffins for the king of our house.  We then gave him his gifts, Raquel and Jonah joined as they had a sleepover the night before.  My kids think Jeff is the GREATEST Dad in the World and they're right.  He is loving, caring, devoted, patient and supportive.  He would do anything for his kids and always leads them in the right direction.  He takes time to explain, to discipline, to play and to teach.  He also has fun in the water, in the snow, on the skateboard and listening to music.  Today we honor Jeff and all the wonderful Fathers and Grandfathers in our life... Thank you Gene, Grandpa Lang, Grandpa Bill and Great Grandpa Furnare and Pop Pop in Heaven.  Happy Father's Day!