Happy Birthday Alexa!

Happy Birthday to Alexa! She is now 2 years old! We love this little one. She is such a joy to have around and we can't imagine life without her!

Lots and Lots of Rain (and a luau)

It was raining all day. We went up to the north shore to see some sights including the lighthouse. But guess what? We couldn't even SEE it, the rain was so strong. So we went back down to the south and snorkelled in the drizzle. It's much warmer down south. Here's us at the luau

Here's the boys flirting with my grandma

My mom and Alexa

Me and Alexa. It was so humid I had to keep in a braid or it was MEGA curly.

Here is Alexa dancing to the music. She LOVED LOVED LOVED the luau. She was even called on stage to dance, but would dance up there. A few years ago when we were in Maui we went to the Old Lahaina luau with the older kids. One fell asleep and the other ate only a strawberry. And they cost money. This little one was free but ate her weight. And the music. With every song she said, "This is my favorite song!"

Kauai 4 - Poipu State Park and shopping!

We hung out with this monk seal today

Alexa pretending to be a monk seal

She wont get anywhere near the water. Even at the pool!

Pretty day! At least until about noon. Then it rained rained rained so we shopped shopped shopped.

Kauai, Day 3

We started out the day at a time share presentation and made a quick $125. We then ran to the farmers market for some super crowded fun buying some yummy local fruits. We also bought grandma the lei she's always wanted.

What trip to Kauai woulod be complete without a trip to Puka Dogs? I got cocnut salsa, ryan got mango. My mom got starfruit. They were ALL delicious!

Next we went on the Fern Grotto Tour. We had such a blast. The workers made us all get up and hula, sing, etc. We loved it!

Safe???

Here's us at the grotto.

Remember back in the day when you could go into the cave? Long gone. They built a fenced in area we had to stand on and look. Still beautiful, though!

I think she is pointing at the HUGE spider we found. HUGE!!!

Finished the touring today with Opea'aka Falls. Or something like that.

Kauai #2

Alexa's Madonna pose

Tidepools by our condo

Ryan and Alexa on our morning walk

Kind of windy at the top of waimea canyon

the canyon

Being Sunday, we did a little less. Mostly driving, walking, reading, enjoying.

Sunset of the day

Our day in Kauai, #1

Me and LuLu at Spouting Horn
Poipu
The fantasy Island waterfall. Da Plane, Boss!
Poipu

We are so lucky to have our condo right across the street from the BEST snorkelling spot on the island. The Beach House in Poipu. Wow! Is all I can say. When we got in last night it was freezing cold and windy as no other. We were a little worried this morning when it looked like it would continue. Well, the cold weather wont stop Ryan and I from snorkelling. While Alexa was taking her nap (my mom was in the condo with her) Ryan and I ran across the street. I stood in the 70 degree water for at least 10 minutes hoping I would get used to it. It never worked. So I just sucked it up and dove in. OOOOh Invigorating. Or cold, whatever you want to call it. But THE MOST AMAZING snorkelling ever, I was so glad we did that!

I did it all by myself!

Remember this ugly thing? Well, here is the final picture! I did it all by myself! NO (can I repeat NO) help from the hubby. We got in a fight at home depot over the beadboard and he washed his hands of it. It's been a lot of work, but I AM DONE! And I love it!