Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Checking In

We are having a great time. We got off to a rocky start and all arrived infected with strep. Fortunately, after spending $400 at the Waimea urgent care, Dr. Ahloy hooked us up with free strep tests and prescriptions. He used to always make us speak in church when we came to visit, which we didn't love, but now he is forgiven. I would even give a talk if he were to ask. We had a beach day Monday (Waialea), zoo and Akaka Falls yesterday, and beach (Mauna Kea) today. Today the kids refused to leave the beach. We were there for over five hours. They got very comfortable with the water, boogie boarding, swimming, body surfing, diving/jumping waves, and had a fantastic time. After four hours I asked Anders if he was ready to go home and he replied, "No way, not even close." Clara fell asleep when I was holding her in the water and had a long nap on the beach. Good times!










14 comments:

Lisa said...

Soooo jealous! (not of the strep part) can't wait to see pics. Have fun!

Jennette said...

This is too much that you are having warm beach weather at Christmas!! My brain can't handle the switch.

Sounds so great so far. Can't wait to hear more about it.

Emily S. said...

Ok - I really want you to have a good time BUT I don't want you to enjoy it toooo much. Remember? We really , really don't want you to move!

Anonymous said...

So words can't even begin to describe the jealousy I am feeling right now. 4 more days, 4 more days. Can't wait!!

Emily said...

So fun. Sigh we are getting nothing but snow. Enjoy!

Briana said...

Dang - that stinks that you all had strep! What a rotten beginning! But, I'm glad that everyone is doing better and you all are having fun! It sounds like a blast!

AnneMarie said...

I am jealous! Snow is everywhere here!

David and Kris Taylor said...

Good times, indeed.

We miss you, but are pleased you are having such fun.

D.

Maren said...

Looks like so much fun! Glad you are all on the mend!

Whitney said...

Yea! I'm glad the kids are beach- lovers. I've never seen a bunch look less enthused than they do in the first Akaka pic, though!

Amy said...

Who needs a white Christmas when you can be in Hawaii??? I am jealous. Looks like so much fun.

Christy said...

looks like so much fun!!! i too am EXTREMEY jealous. enjoy it!

Hilary said...

ooo, ahhh, WOW! This looks wonderful.

Babbel Family said...

Should I tell you now that it is -12 here today or wait until you get home? SO NOT RIGHT!!!