We have winners folks! Congratulations to Brenda Boeff (from Colorado) and Jennifer McAdams (from Utah) for winning my Kaua’i Game 2010. Each will receive 16*20 print copy of the waterfall pictured below, taken while on a hike along Wailua in Kaua’i this year. Thanks to all those who participated, I couldn’t believe how much response I got and I am grateful for everybody’s support and kind words! Until next game!
Located along Lawai Road in Poipu, this natural attraction occurs when surf rushes under a lava shelf through a tube and forces water up in the air. The sound produced by this spout is equally impressive. My boys were taking an “early evening nap” (thanks to jetlag) when I decided to check this one out. I am so glad I made that stop.
Every time we visit Kaua’i we spend at least one sunset here.
A tradition, an ode, a promise.
The sunset here never disappoints.
I hope you all are having a lovely evening.
Wishing G was here!
A monk seal enjoyed the quiet evening with us
Good night Kuhio!
We checked out Haena Beach on our second morning in Kaua’i. This beach is located on the north shore. It’s not really good for swimming especially during winter, but my boys really liked playing here. There is a stream that flows to the river right by a sand dune/bank that my son went absolutely went crazy for. Here are some pictures from Haena:
We’re off to sunny Texas. Catch you all next week!
When I feel too phsically and mentally exhausted from the usual demands of parenting and family life, I transport myself to that sweet sunny afternoon at Utah’s Zion NP. Suddenly all my concerns seem so trivial and distant.
Perched on top of a rock I chose to rest my throbbing feet, it was serene all around me. So quiet I swear I could hear my own heart beat.
Angel’s Landing, 2 1/2 miles to the summit, elevation gain of almost 1500 feet most of which you pick up at the last 1/2 mile to the peak. Fairly easy, right? The bigger challenge for me was to do it when I was 7 months pregnant. My son Thor did cartwheels in my belly when we reached the top. I think he approved of the view.
With this second pregnancy, I plan to do something similar. Crossing my fingers E’s hectic work schedule permits us to take a trip in spring 
Another year older, another year wiser? Perhaps I do feel another year MORE blessed and MORE loved. On this day, I’m not only thankful for the good life. I am thankful for family and selflessness. For mom and dad’s unconditional sacrifices, for my siblings unwavering support, for the incredible kindness of true friends and best of all for E and L’s unequivocal love. I thank these people for letting me experience utter completeness: a daughter, a sister, a friend, a wife, and the most profound of them all, a mother. At the end of the day, really, isn’t having and being a part of a family the most precious thing in life?
My heart grieves. For Ayden, you will never be forgotten.
A welcome downpour of events flooded my life with pleasant surprises.
Happy Thursday all!
Patience is something I try to live by but oftentimes find myself struggling with. A pleasant surprise came today, one that made realize that the ‘right one’ makes the wait, albeit long, oh so worthwhile. Here’s to moving forward and exiting times ahead!
