*****I am so very far behind on my blog that I almost want to give up. But I am going to try very hard to catch up...here goes. I started this post several months ago....******
Where do I begin? Even though our trip was just over a month ago it already feels so long ago! We knew we wanted to go somewhere this summer....Cody was rooting for Alaska and I wanted Hawaii...we compromised by going to an island neither of us had been to, Kauai, as well as a few days on Oahu to visit Melissa (my sister) and Sam.
When we arrived on Kauai we got our rental car and headed to our resort. When we went to Oahu a few years ago our hotel room was very cheap....but also had holes in the walls, was ancient, and as a matter of fact was torn down and doesn't exist anymore. This time I splurged a bit and was able to get a great deal on Priceline at the Sheraton...the continental breakfast and great location made it worth the extra $. When we arrived we found out we were upgraded to a ocean view room, woo hoo!
The Koi ponds were fun, lots of bright big fish.
The view from our room (sorry Cody)
There were even more wild chickens on Kauai than there were on Oahu. They are everywhere. Cody sent one to chicken-heaven when he hit it with our rental car going quite fast on the highway. Whoops.....poor birdy. Feathers flew up in the air, it was quite a site.
I am thankful for cool fall nights when we get to go to the baseball fields and watch the boys play baseball. Last night we watched Rhett play. He is so passionate about baseball, we are lucky and get to have two baseball seasons a year. He loves every minute!! On the sidelines we wrap up in blankets and drink hot cocoa to keep warm.
Today I am thankful for our dog Socks. We have had her almost 2 years!! She is the first dog for both Cody and I, and although training her was a huge pain that part's over and the boys have lots of fun with her. She has lots of energy and loves to run around with them. Cody runs with her in the mornings and she loves to go on bike rides with our family and run along side. Today Kade requested a picture with her and then when he saw it said in a baby voice "Oh!! She's just a little angel!" haha not quite an angel but she is a good addition to our family.
I had to rush off to clinicals early this morning, so that did not leave time to take pictures - so this will have to do! Today I am thankful for one of my favorite things.....my vacuum. I LOVE to vacuum and do laundry, and thought I know that sounds silly, they make me happy and Cody is not allowed to do either :o) My friend Jeanette told me about Oreck vacuums several years back, and I bought one about 5 years ago and have been in love ever since. It's super light, sucks up great - and goes from tile to carpet w/out any setting changes. So if you are ever in need of a new vacuum...get an Oreck and you will not be disappointed!!
Today I am thankful for cute boys who come in the morning and climb into bed to snuggle with me. Cody is usually up by 5 so there is plenty of room for whoever makes their way down the stairs and wants to cuddle with me. This morning it was Ethan :o) I love my boys!!
The Koi ponds were fun, lots of bright big fish.
The view from our room (sorry Cody)
After unpacking we walked along the beach.....it felt so good to move around after a long day of traveling.
This big sea turtle was just hanging out, we saw quite a few.
The next day after breakfast we set off to go on a hike (Kipu Falls)that friends recommended, as did our awesome book "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook" ....it told where to eat, swim, hike, snorkel, etc....it did not let us down and we used it for everything.
