Last Day in Paradise!

We'll we are home and finally recovering from our jet lag. I didn't think it would hit us so hard, but after 18 hour flying home we had more then just the time change to recover from. We had an amazing week, but it is great to be home with the kids again. It'a amazing how much I miss them when I'm gone. Here are some memories form our last day. We were basically just trying to waste time until our plane left at 8 pm. We toured Steelgrass Farms. Here is Jeremy

sucking on sugar cane. It brought back good memories

from his misssion. They fed it to us with a native lime

and it tasted just like limeade in our mouths.

These are cacoa pods from a chocolate tree.

They really grow that close to the ground, so foraging

animals can disperse the seed pods.

This is a golden spider that was hanging out at the chocolate tasting tent.

I think it is one of the most amazing spiders I have ever seen.

It reminds me of a chineese dragon mask.

The waterfall from the beginning of Fantasy Island.

What a way to end a fantasy trip.

Watch Your Language

So we're in Hawaii and I call my kids to say goodnight. I'm talking to Jaden about a birthday party he went to on Sat. When all of the sudden he said, "Mom, are you saying bad words to me?" A little shocked I asked him why would I being saying bad words to him. He said, "I don't know but the phone keeps beeping when you talk"

I must be sweet to eat!

Ho'opi Falls was a beautiful, adventerous hike. Over boulders, through branch mazes, and across multiple streams. All the while being chased by many biting bugs, all whom choose to eat me. Nevertheless I enjoyed it. After we ran back through the maze and immediately went to by anti itch lotion we went boogie boarding for the afternoon. The waves were rough. There were surfers out on the waves we were trying to ride. Travis and Jeremy both thought they knew better then the lifegaurd and ended up getting thrashed on the rocks, but they both said it was worth it. They got some great rides in and no one got to cut up.

Weimea Canyon

Today we slept in and Travis made us a delicious french toast breakfast. Once everyone was ready to go we drove to Weimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of Kauai. As you can see it was breathtaking. We only had to stop once or twice so Kathleen and I didn't get horribly car sick. After lunch we spent the afternoon at Secret beach. Our new favorite place. Jeremy and I spent time in the shade reading. So far I have made it through three books. Needless to say I am having a great time. Although I have to say this is to long to be away from my babies. I can't wait to get back and get big hugs. I miss you guys.

Darling it's better down where it'wetter...

Na Pali Coast trail

4 miles uphill both ways, but it was the most beautiful 4 miles I've ever seen. The breeching whales at every overlook made the day unforgetable. We saw at least 20 whales breeching, it was incredible. We ended the day snorkling in the bay at the end of the trail. There were so many beautiful fish in only 6 feet of water.

Giddy Up Cowgirls!

Miss. Ella, Alana, Whitney, and Kate

have fun down on the farm with teacher

Sunni. Watch out cowboys, these girls

are going to be heartbreakers.