K-A-U-A-I

Ok...our trip was so amazing!!! I'm still trying to recover from having to go back to work. Here are some highlights! {All I can say is our trip started out with being bumped up to first class and only got better from there!}

we spent most of our days discovering secret beaches and snorkeling. here we are at tunnels beach

we took an awesome zodiac tour of the na pali coast

brad was a trooper and tried to get some footage of the dolphins swimming beside us.

an afternoon at kipu falls {zach and I jumping off the waterfall}

of course brad had to show off with fancy moves on the rope swing!

snorkeling off our boat at na pali - we saw a TON of sea turtles here

one of my favorite places was queens bath - a beautiful secret pond just steps from our condo

here we are at the end of the awa'awapuhi trail

on our last day brad and I went the first 2 miles with brent and zach on the famous kalalau trail. this is the most famous trail in hawaii. brad and his brothers did this very hike 10 years ago. brent and zack stayed and extra week and spent 4 days on this awesome trail!

brad & i on the trail. it rained like crazy that day {so we are soaked} this was by far the coolest hike i have ever been on.

thanks babe for the making this fantastic trip possible! i love you!

Where does the time go?

Taylor is 16 Months old today!

New little accomplishments for our peanut....She can open all of the doors in the house, reach for things on the kitchen counter, sweep the kitchen floor and wipe it down with a rag ( her new favorite past time). Put on her shoes and sunglasses, read her paper paged books with enough self control not to tear them, snap the top part of her car seat harness. Use a fork and spoon. Sleeping 13 hours at night ( mom's favorite!) She understands almost everything we say, if I ask her to throw something in the trash she will talk it over, take off the lid, throw it away and put the lid back on, pick up and bring us anything we ask for etc.

Words... Daddy, Mommy, Lu ( for Lucy) Baby, Kitty, WOW, Ah - oh, Ball, No, Up

Favorite things... Daddy, Kitties, cheese, rice, broccoli, lamb, walking Lucy, pushing the stroller, playing with friends, swimming, going to the beach and playing in the waves, her blanket, dancing.

our bags are packed...we're ready to go!

*4 swimsuits
*2 books (Eat, Pray, Love & She's Come Undone)
*snorkel gear
*treking shoes
*2 flip flops
*scuba lessons
*boat tour tips
*lots of r&r

In about 6 hours - Brad & I will be here - (Kauai)
see you in a week!

Dunaway Slumber Party

As long as dusty and I have been dating we have had slumber parties. We rent movies pull out the hideaway bed and pop popcorn. ( The night I went into labor we were having a slumber party) We love this tradition and Taylor LOVES it too. I think she likes Disney... what do you think? Ohhh this video will make Caitlin soooooo happy.

What we have been up to...

Taylor and I found the most amazing botanical garden. They have a charming children's garden where you can pick strawberry's, plant your own succulents and dig in the dirt. It really is the most wonderful place I have found in San Diego. We love it... and it is only 75 dollars for the entire year. On Tuesdays they have story time and a little sing along it also fits perfectly into our new one nap schedule.

I have taken my flip camera everywhere this week! So you will see a lot of fun new videos. Like.... the beach, the pool, dinner, reading, disney ( taylors new love, you will die! so funny) etc.