Hawaiian Surprise!

The lighthouse at Kilauea.  We didn't pay to go down and see it but were able to stop and see it from this viewpoint.

D  and I had the opportunity to go to Kauai, Hawaii for a whole week.  It was FABULOUS!  We haven't had anything like this since our honeymoon so it was much needed.  We are so grateful to those that made this possible and we can never repay you!  We stayed on the North/East end of Kauai and had a blast exploring the island.

The view from our bedroom...literally lying in bed this is what we saw every day.

We went on a couple hikes.  One was near Poipu along the cliffs.  You had to be careful near the edge because the ground would crumble and you would fall hundreds of feet into rocks and ocean. 

Another hike we did was in Waimea Canyon, specifically the Wai'po Falls Trail.  Considered the Grand Canyon of Hawaii there were amazing vistas.  We could see the canyon stretching out for miles. There was a lot of red rock and many times I was reminded of Zion's National Park in Utah.  It was breathtaking.  The falls were a bit of a disappointment since there hadn't been much rain, little did we know that we would soon have A LOT of rain. 

We had to take this picture since we are from Seattle! :) And yes it was raining.

We of course hit up the beach, many in fact.  Poipu Beach, Queen's Bath, Anahola Beach, Shipwreck Beach, Sealodge, Ke'e Beach, and Salt Bond Beach.  I think I am missing a few but we swam, boogie boarded, snorkeled, body surfed, and D even tried some skim boarding with the locals.  It was very entertaining. 





This was the perfect time to go.  The busy season had just ended so we had some of the beaches practically to ourselves.  Sealodge Beach we did have to ourselves and watched the sun go down. 

Where we were staying looked out over a beach.  We came down to explore it and found a beautiful beach with four other people who eventually left, and we had it to ourselves.  We spent the day swimming, reading, and talking.  It was the ultimate beach day.  Here is D in his homemade sand chair that was really comfortable!  Leave it to my hubby to invent such a creation.  Love it. 

 When D and I walked into the place where we were staying we thought we were at a resort.  It was paradise.  I was almost content to just stay there all week and not go anywhere.  We had the place to ourselves.  The best part?  The outdoor shower.  With a view of the mountains, the beach, palm trees, plants, and flowers surrounding you it was hard to leave.  The water came out like a waterfall and it was so fun to shower.  (and those who know me well know how much I dislike showering, so the fact that I showered once a day here shows how great it was! :) )

Caution:  The next two pictures show some skin.  Also don't feel bad if you think this man is ridiculously handsome, as I do.

The pool while it was pouring rain.

THE shower.  It is hard to see how AMAZING it is.  You will just have to trust me.

 We bought some local Ahi tuna and enjoyed the best meal we had in Hawaii.  We grilled the fish, mushrooms, and zucchini, with a fresh salad - it was the perfect last meal in Hawaii. 

Thanks for putting up with all of the pictures.  As a reward.  Here is a little surprise that I have kept quite quiet...

6 months pregnant and on our Baby-moon.  You can't tell here but I was uuuooober out of breath.  Hiking with 1/2 the lung capacity and all that extra blood pumping through is CRAZY.  This hike of course was STRAIGHT up hill the entire way but as you can see from the view, worth it.

WE ARE PREGNANT!  :)  We are expecting our little boy in December.  I am 6 1/2 months along and can barely believe it!  It has gone by so fast. 

A bun in the oven! :) haha. Cheesy I know. 6 1/2 months pregnant.

YAHOO for Baby-moons and BABY!