Kauai!!

Arriving in Lihue, waiting for our rental car with Justin's special friend BooBoo Bunny.

Our first day we visited Wailua Falls-seen in the opening of Fantasy Island-beautiful!!

Brad, Bart, Doug & Justin, Alexa & Riley at the overlook for the falls.

On our way to the area where they shot Jurassic Park, the bridge we needed to cross was over-run with water from the river because of all the recent rains. Doug decided not a good call for a rental car (many locals were o.k. with the cross), but the kids enjoyed playing instead.

Day 2, we went to the closest beach-Lydgate Park.

With a beautifully enclosed swimming area with loads of fish!

While Alexa went to a Laua, Doug, Justin & I visited the Hyatt hotel in Poipu Beach.

Day 3-Kauai Coffee Farm.

And Poipu Beach.

With a special visit from a surpise guest!

And of course, Papa's annual Christmas card photo shoot: Riley, Alexa, Justin, Papa & Siena.

Vacation Bible School at Solana Beach Pres.

Justin & Alexa had a great time at the VBS at Solana Beach Presbyterian this year (Kids Games). Particularly special was finding her long lost twin! Doug & I were so surprised to see someone with such similar coloring & hair, etc. Cali was a fun friend in Alexa's group-we hope to see her again.

Swimming Lessons

Justin & Alexa had fun doing swimming lessons at the Wave Waterpark in Vista in June. Justin made a whole lot of progress and has become almost water-safe! On the last day of class, they received free admission for the waterslides!!

Best of Chapel on Graduation Night

Justin with the rest of his kindergarten class; Emma, Canaan, Hanna, Sage, Zack & Luke.

Above is a portion of the "States" song that Alexa's 3rd grade class learned to help them remember the capitals of all 50 States. Each student did a report on a state-Alexa chose Virginia because her cousin Riley has lived there. So during the song, when they sing your state you waive to the audience.

Kindergarten Graduation

Justin graduated kindergarten! Here he is with wonderful Mrs. Smith receiving his diploma.

Summer here I come!

Alexa's Violin Recital