Our Kauai vacation ~ Day 9

Our last day on the island was for kayaking, hiking and flying through the night to get home.
That last part had us all sad, but we were mostly just grateful for nine glorious days in such a
beautiful place. The uninterrupted time as a family was beyond wonderful and we felt so spoiled.

Aloha Kauai. Thanks for being so good to us.

Our Kauai vacation ~ Day 8

The eighth day was my absolute favorite. It couldn't have been more wonderful or
perfect. We were able to take a boat tour around the Nā Pali Coast and everything
about it was incredible--the dolphins, the sea turtles, the snorkeling, the views,
the color of the water, the guides, everything. All of us really enjoyed it. And then,
we ended the day by watching the sunset on a nearby beach and letting the kids
play in the ocean. Those memories are some of my favorite we have ever made.

Our Kauai vacation ~ Day 7

Day seven was Sunday and it was a perfect day of rest. We were able to
attend the Hanalei Branch and it was a wonderful three hours. That night,
we walked over to a beautiful area to watch the sunset. Perfection.

Our Kauai vacation ~ Day 6

One of the things that the kids wanted to do in Kauai was to zipline. Unfortunately, you have
to weigh at least 75 pounds to go on the ziplines, as if you don't, you won't make it across.
So we had to split up on the sixth day. Jacob and the three youngest spent a few hours at
some nearby tide pools and the rest of us went on the ziplines. We all had a wonderful
time and then were able to spend the rest of the day getting in some rest and relaxation
(although I think that was the evening Jacob and a few of the kids did some extra
snorkeling and saw some incredible turtles and fish). It was a really fun day.