Just a few of my favorite shots of our trip. I think this was my favorite vacation ever. The kids were great, we got to do a lot of fun things, the weather was nice, Big Dad seemed to really enjoy himself and just hanging out with the kids. What an awesome way to end the summer.
Dad and Sophie heading out to surf near Poipu Beach. There is a little reef break right out in front of the Kiahuna Plantation. They had such a great time. Dad was able to stand in a shallow part of the water and push her so she could catch the waves. Tony was out there paddling around on his boogie board and was able to help tow her back out around the breaking waves and other surfers. The board was giant so it was hard for her to maneuver on her own. It was a true team effort. 
Nick playing in the sand at my favorite, Tunnels Beach. We snorkeled and swam here. I think it is the most beautiful beach I have ever visited. There is a huge reef that is home to tons of tropical fish. Last time we even saw turtles here, but not this year. Sophie was our little snorkle-girl this time. She was able to go out really far with no problem at all. I was impressed. She loved it, too. 
The 3 oldest at Kalapaki Beach. Tony, Claire and Marty all surfed at this beach, too. Tony and Marty also did a lot of body-boarding this year. Tony is starting to enjoy it as much as surfing. He can do a lot of pretty cool tricks in the waves. He flips the board over and does a barrel roll or does a 360 while riding the wave. 
Our beautiful baby girl. I love this photo because she still looks like a baby with chubby cheeks. We bought the girls flower leis at dinner one night. Can you see how tired she looks? 
My boys. I absolutely love this picture. Tony and Marty are watching a really great surfer way out in the water. The waves were really big that evening. Nick is checking out a sea turtle in the rocks below. The turtle was huge. I think he freaked Nick out a bit. The turtle kept sticking his head out of the water and looking around. He was pretty awesome. I would have taken a photo of him, but he looked like a giant rock.
3 comments:
What great pictures Kelly.Lucky you.I have always dreamed of going to Hawaii.That would be so incredible to go as a family.Maybe one day.Thanks for always stopping by.Sorry I am not by often.I will try and be better ..promise
Kelly thanks for visiting our blog. How did you find TOL? Kay sent an email at the end of August saying that it is looking like it will be 18 mths from dossier submission for a healthy child under 3. However, it is sooner for special needs and sibling groups and children older than 4 I believe. Healthy girls are taking the longest. So we are hoping to have a referrel between 12-18 months because we would like a healthy boy under 2 years. Kay also said it takes TOL 1 week to look over our dossier and add their stuff, then it takes 8 days to get to Bulgaria. Then the agency there takes 2 weeks to translate our paperwork, then they submit it to MOJ which can then take 30 days to register our dossier. Hope this helps.
Your kids are cute. Loved the pictures of them surfing.
Wow, what a beautiful place! I am glad you had such great vacation.
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