Hawaii.... oh, Hawaii

So, considering we're going back to Hawaii in November, some people might think we go a little too much! Not so! It's actually the opposite! You can't go to Hawaii enough! I'm actually going to go on record and say that it's my favorite place in the world. This was our first trip to Kauai, though, and I have to say, I think it's the most beautiful of the islands. You just have to give up the shopping a little bit. Which wasn't that hard, surprisingly. Thanks to mom and dad for letting us crash their timeshare!! (Warning, lots of pictures!!)





I don't know why she's so fussy-- she's going to the beach!



Juan chasing Scarlett on the gorgeous grounds of the hotel! Amazingly beautiful place!


Scarlett takes apple eating very seriously


Dad and Scarlett in a brief moment when she's willing to wear her shades!






This is us at the Waimea Canyon, called the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Pictures don't in ANY way do this canyon justice!! It was amazing!!


An absolutely amazing waterfall! No, I don't remember what it was called, but it was gorgeous! And it probably had a lot of vowels in its name (just a guess...) :)


Hanging out at Poipu Beach. I know Scarlett's bikini top has slipped... I think it's cute, for now... :0

Juan and I took advantage of the free babysitting and went on a snorkel cruise to the Napali Coast (where Jurassic Park was filmed!) These are some dolphins we saw on the way. We saw some blue whales too, but we were too busy looking to take pictures!



The Napali Coast is one of those places that defy description, so I won't try...

what a great trip!

lots of cousins!

Now that Luke and Mia are a little bigger and stronger, we've gotten to see more of them! Scarlett likes to point at them and say "ba." We're not sure what this means, but she seems very earnest about it! The other night we went over to Joe and Shana's and had fun!


We're playing in here!




Mia with my mom


Luke with his mommy

God made dirt... so hopefully dirt don't hurt!

Juan took Scarlett outside to get some early season gardening in... this is what I came out to! The funny (annoying?) thing about it is that she seemed to enjoy dirt more than pb&j or anything else I have to offer!!

28th Birthday

Juan made me this sweet video for my 28th birthday. It actually made me cry!! Here you go, enjoy....

PS Kauai pictures to come!! I promise!!!