Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The Island of Kauai

WE ARE HOME!!! What a fun time we had.  I even got to celebrate my birthday in paradise.
If there is one thing that I learned while we were on vacation, it would be that I SUCK at taking pictures.  I didn't take very many pictures while we were there, which I am kicking myself in the pants for.
For crying-out-loud it was Sammy's first real vacation.  Anyway.....


Isn't this beautiful.  Believe it or not this was the swimming pool that was at the condos that we stayed at.    If you ever go to Kauai and want to do know where to stay try this place out it was awesome. 



Sammy's first time in a swimming pool. 


We had to paint our toes for the beach. 


Wailua Falls
It had a rainbow at the bottom of the falls the whole time we were there, it was so pretty. 


This was a botanical garden that we went to.  It was amazing as you can tell.  
This was the start to a wonderful birthday. 


Another smaller waterfall in the garden. 
 I think this is the only picture I got of the three of us together. 




We forgot to take her little hat with us to the garden.  
She still looked super cute in a big UTAH hat.


These orchids were the only ones on this huge tree. 
(I didn't pick them I just pulled them down to take a pic)  


This is was the biggest Avocado I have ever seen.  To really get a feel of how big it is, look at how small my sister-in-laws hand is compared to it.


I had to take Sammy's picture by this news stand to prove that she really was in Hawaii. :)


This is the end to a wonderful birthday.  
This was after the Smith Family Luau.  It was awesome. 
Best birthday ever. 


This place has the best hot dogs.  Go here to really get a feel of what they are like.  
My brother-in-law Wally and I were trying to figure out how we could bring them to Utah.  
They look gross but they are really good. 


Kipu Falls
This was a waterfall that you could jump off of.  There was also a cool rope-swing.


Colby coming back to where I was with the baby.  

Well that is pretty much it, pretty pathetic on the photo taking.  I guess we were just having to much fun for me to remember to take pictures.  Oh well.

9 comments:

LL said...

Steph. YOU are so dang pretty! Love these pictures!!!
I have to say, it wouldn't matter how many pictures you took...the GREATEST picture EVER is the one of your painted toes. ADORABLE!

LL said...

btw. So glad you had FUN, what a perfect way to spend your birthday. You so deserve it!!!

anna said...

Looks like you had alot of fun. I am jealous. Some day I will get back!! Who knows maybe with you. I am glad you had a fun time. That would be an amazing birthday. See you soon!!! Thanks for getting the earing for me.

Jackman Family said...

Wow what a fun way to celebrate your birthday! So jealous! And what a great first vacation for Samantha. Glad you guys have a gun getaway. Beautiful pictures too!

Kimberly said...

Can I just say...You and Sammy have BEAUTIFUL toes!!Glad to see you had a fun time. Sorry Sammy got sick..

Kimberly said...

Oh...and P.S. happy birthday..it was on the calendar but I totally spaced it..sorry! HAPPY b-lated BIRTHDAY

Ashlee Garn said...

That looks like SO MUCH FUN! I think what I love best is she has the same toes you do! :) What a fun vacation, and even better you got to celebrate your birthday there! :)

The Palmers said...

Oh wow, gorgeous! It's hard to remember to take pictures when you're taking care of a baby and having a lot of fun! Happy late birthday! What a fun way to spend it. Hope the little princess feels better soon.

Katie Hagen said...

hawaii sounds soo nice, and i love seeing pictures of samantha, she is adorable!