Karl and Angela Rees

On our last day in Kauai, we decided to relax a lot on the beach, both in Poipu and near Waimea. Check out the boogie boarding! Too bad Thomas was afraid of the waves.

Update (3/23/09): Added video!

On our fifth day in Kauai, we drove up Waimea Canyon to Kokee State Park and eventually to the south end of Na'Pali Coast State Park, where we had a picnic, got wet, enjoyed wonderful views, and took a few hikes.

Update (3/23/09): Added video!

On our fourth day in Kauai, everyone (including Thomas) kayaked the Wailua River, getting out for a couple of hikes to see some gardens and a "secret" waterfall. Then we relaxed Lydgate State Park.

Update (3/23/09): Added video!

We spent the third day relaxing around Poipu. We saw the spouting horn and took some nice relaxing beach walks.

Update (3/23/09): Added video!

For our second day, we made the long journey to the North Shore, including Kilauea Point, a "secret" place called the Queen's Bath, and Haena State Park at the end of the road.

Update (3/23/09): Added video!

For our first full day in Kauai, we took a train ride around a plantation, relaxed on Popui Beach, and traveled to Hanapepe for more beach and a swinging bridge.

Update (3/23/09): Added video!

So last Sunday, right before church, Thomas lost Karl's ring.  We know this because Angela saw him take it off the dresser and asked him to put it back and then got distracted getting ready for church.  Right before going to church Karl asked " have you seen my ring?"  We went to church and were then distracted by a grumpy little boy who did not have a nap ( we've decided a grumpy boy woken up from a very short nap is better than one who's had no nap at all).   read more »

We went on a short hike to walk amongst the famous Ano Nuevo elephant seals. It was cool to be so close to them and see all the newborns. They were so big! Afterward, we had lunch at Pescadero Beach. Thomas loved the tide pools.    read more »

For New Year's Day we took Thomas for a short hike in Butano State Park, and then for a little visit to Pomponio Beach. He liked hiking much better than he did last New Year's Day. He liked walking around, and then when he got tired of walking, he sat in Karl's backpack and sang to us for nearly the rest of the hike (at the end he got a little cranky--probably because he wouldn't go to sleep). What a difference a year makes!    read more »

We spent the week of Christmas with the Duncans in Utah. Thomas loved playing with his grandma, grandpa, uncles, aunts, and cousins. He didn't quite get the hang of opening presents, but he loved playing with his new toys. But he wasn't so fond of the plentiful snow and cold.

Update (1/25/09): Added video!