Barking Sands, Kauai

My high school friend, Lauren came to visit.  She was interested in island hopping so Kai and I joined her for a trip to Kauai.  We stayed at Barking Sands Missile Facility in a cottage on the Pacific Ocean.  Our cottage had views of dolphins, and the island of Niihau.  Most intersting were the birds that nest under the cottages and make noises similar to a crying baby.  Sure enough I would wake up at night and stare at Kai peacefully sleeping while the birds called.
While on the garden isle, we stopped at Kauai Coffee and checked ou their coffee plantation.  Kai enjoyed playing on the beach and at totland.

Visiting friends

Chena Pumphouse

Kai was able to meet some of our Alaskan friends.  He loved playing with the Tucker brothers while Victor and I were able to visit with Amy and Chuck.  Kai loved  North Pole.

Rock Star

While in Fairbanks, we took advantage of the mild temperature and spent time at Pioneer Park playing on the playground.  Kai loved the merry go round and would dance to the music.  He wanted to go on it everyday.  He rode the train around the park and this was not as much as a hit.  Kai loved all the rocks everywhere.  He took advantage of gathering rocks where ever we went.

Denali National Park

Kai's first national park was not one in Hawaii.  Instead he went to Denali National Park.  He loved it.  Kai was a great little hiker.

Fairbanks, Alaska

In the nursery at Ted Stevens International Airport

Fairbanks!

Kai sees his first bear

On Kai's second trip to Alaska, he headed north to Fairbanks.  Arring right after the solistice we were able to enjoy 24 hours on sunlight.  And the mosquitos.  It is funny how quickly you forget the little things.  The temperature was in the 70's nearly everyday.

I heart NY

on the way to the airport

On our last night on the east coast, Auntie Stross hosted Kai and myself at her apartment in NYC.  It was a blustery and cold night so we did not venture far.  Kai enjoyed NY.

Scranton Party

Learning new songs

The saying goes, "there ain't no party like a Scranton, party because a Scranton party don't stop."  While in New York, Kai was introduced to two of the University of Scranton finest.  He was impressed.

Nana

Kai was able to spend several days with his Nana.  He went to her house and played with Leo, went to Caleb Smith Park, and of course shopping.  Kai loved spending time with Nana and he thought she was really fun.

Pop Pop

Watching TV with Pop Pop

Kai and I stayed at Pop Pop's house.  Kai really enjoyed exploring every nook and cranny and searching for Taylette.  While we were there Santa came around on a fire truck and Kai was given a dalmatian beanie baby.  Coram's finest.  Kai enjoyed spending time with Pop Pop and rearranging his tables.

Aunt Missy

Kai loved his Aunt Missy and she enjoyed doing tick tock the Kai clock.  Kai loved meeting his auntie and was held by her alot!