Today was very laid back. We had church at 9 AM. We almost didn't make it but between 'Sheila' (Josh's GPS) and 'Francine' (my GPS), we managed to get there 3 minutes late; but they both had to work together. In the end, they were both wrong and we just happened to see the church as we drove by.
After church we kind of all went our separate ways--Josh had homework he had to deal with so he and Kaija retired to the downstairs for the rest of the day. The rest of us had lunch and then spent until nap time enjoying the backyard. Jay is just learning to walk and up until today, the most steps he would take was seven...today he surpassed himself with eight steps---and a lot of coaxing.
When the kids went down for a nap, James and I took off for the National Tropical Botanical Gardens less than two miles from the house. It was beautiful to walk through and we learned of several species of plants that can't be found anywhere else. We also watched talented people wove palm leaves into hats and birds; we brought a woven bird back to Ella.
From there we drove to Poipu Beach--it was busy with people swimming, snorkeling and surfing; three different areas. It is a beautiful beach and less than two miles from the house.
On our return, Matt, Katherine, Ella and Jay were on their way to the beach for a short time before dinner. They returned 1-1/2 hours later after having fun together.
We had a lasagna dinner out on the deck just before the sun slipped below the horizon. It looks like our food shopping turned out perfect; just about everything will be gone tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow we get packed up and leave for the airport at 10:30 and arrive in Honolulu where we will meet up with Aaron, Lauren, Logan and Olivia minutes after landing, as long as Hawaiian Airlines is on schedule. We have had a great time on Kauai and the time has flown by.
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