Easter

Kai peeking down the stairs

Finding eggs

Easter Bunny brough trains!

Haleiwa Cafe

Haleiwa Beach

Brunch at Waialua Ranch

Donkey

Easter was another beautiful day in Paradise.  We celebrated by finding the eggs left by the bunny and Kai's new tunnel for his train set.  Kai loves playing trains.  We then rode our bikes to the Haleiwa Cafe.  Victor was jet lagged so had us there before 8am.  We ate our usual then went to the beach.  Found a beautiful cross, then came home to change for a party on the ranch.  Kai had a great tiem feeding the pigs, playing wiht the donkeys, swimming and playing with his friends. Victor and Travis both watched him, so I was able to visit with my girlfriends.  It was a fun filled day.

Beach playdate

Kai running for the ocean

Kai, Halle and Mark Dale

On Tuesday, Kai had a playdate at the Ko Olina lagoons.  Kai and I had made cupcakes the night before for Jessica's birthday.  Kai had a great time playing in the water, on the rocks and then running around.  He enjoyed the company of Halle, Mckenzie, and Mark Dale.

Surf Season

Aloha October and Aloha big waves.  Surf season rolled in wiht 20 foot waves and epic conditions.  Kai and his friend Mark Dale went to pipeline to check out the big waves.  The crowds were big, the waves big and the surfers crazy to be in there.

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.

Caspian's Birthday

Caspian turned 11 and we celebrated his birthday with a trip to the beach.  Caspi rarely go for rides in the car because the Prius is small and we can wwalk everywhere.  For his birthday, I drove him to a local beach.  His birthday presents were more of a hit with Kai.  We saw several turtle and a golden retrievor while playing at the beach.

Alie comes to Visit

Alie spent the week visiting us.  We had an awesome time visiting with her.  Since Vic was around, I was able to go paddle boarding and snorkling with her while she was here.  Alie was able to take advantage of the swell and go surfing.

Ko'Olina Lagoon

This past week we were lucky to go on the senior leaders retreat at the Marriot at Ko-Olina.  Victor flew home from the Big Island to spend some time with us. Kai loved playing in the room and taking a shower in the huge shower. The last day were were able to take some time to swim in the Lagoon.

Rainbows

Biking is tiring

We frequently see rainbows on our daily outings.  When Kai and I ride our bike to the Haleiwa.  We also see them at the beach when we walk Caspian there.  Here are a few pictures

Swim Lessons

exhausted after drinking his coconut

sitting at the table like a big boy

Kai started taking swim lessons at Mother's Beach.  We go at 9am and Kai learns to blow bubbles, do swim arms and kick his legs.  He enjoys the class and blows bubble in the bath now.  He will not blow bubbles during class only in his private practice sessions.  His teacher is a local surfer name Ceiceila.  He loves to play in the sand when class is over.  He is making lots of new swim class friends.  His friend Olive is there, Atticus, and Mikey.