Time Best Spent

November 2011:

Kel- Maybe we should take the kids to Hawaii with us

Sar- Really?

Kel- I think it would be a blast!

Sar- It would, but.....what about laying on the beach all day reading......

Kel- They are growing up so fast, they are only young once, let's go enjoy them!

And ENJOY them we did! I never grew tired of watching them play together. I enjoyed beach time, hikes, sunrises, swimming and time with my parents and brother more than I ever thought I would. Kauai brought our family endless joy, Lizzy summed it up by commenting "Kauai is the coolest place I have ever been to in my life Mom". Way to call it Kel, you were right, again.

Mahalo, Garden Island

Dearest Kauai,
Never had we the occasion to meet, until now. How I loved you. How I appreciated your goodness. Thank you for giving us 7 days of pure sunshine, how thoughtful of you. It allowed my parents, Kelly and I plenty of well needed relaxation. You are too kind.

Your sandy beaches were so warm and soft, we felt like we could lay on them all day, which you know we did. Morning walks along them were the perfect way for Kel and I to greet each day you so wonderfully created for us, it didn't go unnoticed.

The waterfalls, canyons, lighthouses and seascape's were picturesque. Never have we been treated to such beauty, we almost got use to the lushness....almost. Kelly and I particularly enjoyed our hike and kayaking adventure to "Secret Falls"; you really out did yourself there.

Kauai, someone must have told you Kelly and I were there celebrating our 10 year anniversary, why else would you have rolled out the most glorious sunsets? You really know how to create a romantic atmosphere, and we ate it all up....YUM!

Speaking of Yummy, the food was to die for! My favorites being Mahi Mahi in all different forms and your perfectly ripened pineapples. Delish!

Oh, and by the way, Kelly wanted to make sure you know how much he appreciated your perfect waves and warm clear blue water where he could learn the art of surfing. You shouldn't have!

Yes, Kauai, you are a new favorite- A trip to go down in our records of most magnificent. How we needed you! We will not soon forget the magical experience that was ours, and are already planning our return trip.

Yours ever so "warmly",

S&K

PS- My parents also thank you! And we must thank my parents who were also celebrating a special anniversary and were nice enough to hook-us-up with a time share of our own so we could celebrate together. You two were great company, I especially enjoyed being able to have a conversation with you Mom, without the constant "Nana, will you play with me?" interruptions that otherwise happens. So, Mom and Dad, what are you doing next year?