Kauai

We spent 9 days in Kauai.  Tyler did throw up a whole can of Apple juice on the plane. Ella got her top two front teeth the couple days we were there.... so enjoy the photos

We saw a couple waterfalls, this one is taller than Niagara Falls but a little less water coming down!

This is as far West as you can go, but a great look at the largest Valley of the Na Pali Coast

Tyler didn't love the loud scary ocean but wanted to snorkel in the condo

Darren continues his pursuit to learn to surf, He did well, but better not quit his day job yet.

We saw monk seals on the beach, we had to stay a 100 feet a way.  We also saw from the beach lost of whales jumping and diving, and making big splashes!

Shipwreck Beach- Where is Nolan when I need him, I am on the top in my yellow shirt, there are some girls jumping off below me, I think I would have jumped off if I had my swim suit on, it looked AWESOME!

Our family photo at 6:30 AM - trying to get over jet lag and not wake up our neighbors.  I understand those of you who might live in an apartment or a townhouse now, that is a lot of work to not bug all your neighbors. 

We went everywhere with Ella in a stroller or her carrier, thanks Rowie for telling me to just invest the money.  We love our Ergo baby carrier.

We thought Ella might walk there but not quite

I think Tyler got kind of tired of us, he wanted to play with kids. So most nights we went out to the green literally right next to the beach and he got to meet new kids and run and play.  Now as Grandpa Harston will tell you, he knows lots more games and wants everyone to play with him all the time.  tag, duck duck, red light, etc...

We hiked/walked to some beaches, beautiful!

Darren took some photos of some great sunsets

This is as far North as you can. We did a hike, a short part of a hike, to see the Na Pali coast.  We (Tyler) had a bit of an accident on the trail and had to turn around but luckily we made it this far. 

I seem to always be drawn to jump off of high things.  I think this is why I like climbing so much, what a rush.  I do feel like I am generally pretty safe though.  This was one of my very most favorite things we did.  You can jump off the edge of the waterfall.  And you can also swing from the rope swing and LET GO  (very important to let go) and land in the water.  We were so glad we made it here, even with two kids in tow and pouring rain!  I am swinging on the rope and the person in yellow is standing by the place to jump off the waterfall. 

Overall good time.  All our frequent flyer miles were used to rent the car and not have to pay for three plane tickets.  So we wont be traveling for a while.  Lots of camping, lots of camping!