Goodbye to HAWAII......

Steve and I had come to Kauai last year and stayed at the Marriot. We had an amazing experience with his business associates. It was a TREAT!

We decided to take the girls there on our last day in Kauai so that they could experience just a bit of this wonderful resort. The grounds to the hotel are so well manicured. Lush and green! Simply Beautiful!

There is a gorgeous inner court area.....

filled with a quiet pond area.....

colorful flowers......

and a small waterfall area.....

There were birds of all sorts in the court area....

It is one of the most awesome hotels I have ever seen!

Loved it back then and love it NOW!....

In fact we have been so impressed with it here that we have signed up for a possible time share at this resort. We plan on maybe returning in March for our anniversary celebration! I am so excited.

The pool area here is THE BEST!

It was however, under construction and it was a cloudy day but the water was still extremely refreshing and April and I enjoyed the hot tubs and a short swim. Ash had hurt her foot and was unable to join us.

Right next to the pool area they have a huge area of green grass which is near the beach. The beach is a well protected area so the waves are not so big and it is a great place to just body surf or boogie boards. I didn't take the time to go out in the water but the girls walked the beach. The roosters are everywhere and they just roam around and hope for some tourist to feed them a morsel of food.

I think the state bird should be a ROOSTER.

Maybe it is....I am not sure!

It is sad to know that our trip is coming to an end. :(

April was up bright and early talking on the phone about her insurance and was able to capture this breathtaking sunrise.

There is no beauty quite like the beauty of the islands.....

I think I will never get enough of this island. It amazes me each time I visit. We were offered the opportunity to live here and have Steve buy the Miracle Ear business. But with much thought and prayer we have decided to stay in Utah, close to family and friends. We feel good about this decision and look forward to our future. We DO plan on coming back often tovisit "OUR ISLAND PARADISE". I LOVE IT HERE!!! Goodbye Kauai :(

Thanks April and Ash for coming along with us.

Thank you Howie for the fun memories.

He works so hard for my happiness!

I sure am spoiled!!!

I feel blessed!