I’ll admit that I didn’t think you could get better than the Kea Lani. But by about day three, I realized that the Grand Hyatt on Kauai was the ideal resort for us. It was literally perfect. There was never a time when anyone was bored. But the two highlights were definitely the pool and the lagoon — and I guess the attached beach to the hotel was a close third (There wasn’t as much shade, and definitely no cold towels or Otter Pops coming around down there!)
DISCLAIMER–IF YOU DON”T SEE MANY PICTURES OF SCOUT IN THIS SECTION IT IS ONLY BECAUSE HE WAS NEVER AROUND. HE WAS ALWAYS OFF WITH HIS COUSINS! ALWAYS!!!
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The Lagoon
Here is the lagoon from our cabana. Not bad! Especially when your kids would hang out directly in front of you for hours on end.
See what I mean!
And it was nice because it was pretty shallow for about twenty feet, which gave me a bit of peace of mind.
Three of many weasels.
I love the goggle look!
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The Pool
This is what Icka looked like all day, every day. She was fearless, which made a mother fearful! Luckily I found a few babysitters along the way. but more than that, luckily she has a personality that charms her way into the good graces of everyone, so she was constantly played with.
Luckily at times, the pool toys slowed her down.
Here is a shot of Scout exiting the pool. It is about as much as we saw him! He is probably on his way to the “secret Kakoozie” to meet up with Grant and Covey.
Icka loved getting a flower for her ear — and based on this picture, I think I know where she got the idea.
Daddy was always a fun pool buddy. But wuite honestly, I think he took second fiddle to the cousins. I know I did!
Speaking of babysitters…..Abby and Hailey were top notch! I just wish I would have learned that on day one instead of day six! I rewarded them with a “golden coin” (gold dollar coin) and they thought they won the lottery. Talk about cheap help!
I just want to shout out to Red Balloon’s bows. They held up in the water like champs!
This is the only day that either of my kids took a nap. I knew they were running on fumes, but was surprised to see this girl sleeping. I guess the 24 hour fever she caught from Scout just did her in.
Night swimming with Scout was a blast! We snuck onto the slide, and when we were caught, we all ran from the security. It was a blast from our Kea Lani past, and was as much fun this time!
At 1 and 3 each afternoon, the Otter Pop guy would roll around his wagon. He would usually have to refill after he left our group, but he never gave one out where the child didn’t look in his eyes and say “thank you”.
But of all of the pool time escapades — the best was when Nonnie finally ventured in on the last day. Adn I quote, “This is so nice — why didn’t I do this earlier?” No duh! The cousins were beside themselves with laughter at her in the pool. And the morning Scout woke up when we got home, he told Nonnie his plans for the day — he was going to go swimming with Nonnie!
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The Beach
Although the beach isn’t really my thing, my kids love it. Therefor, in an attempt to have my kids really really love me, I am adjusting.
And let’s be honest — the beach is Kauai wasn’t shabby. In fact — it was awesome!
The boys were loving the cliff they could jump off. They were out there every single day. Too bad for Tristen — because when she finally took the plunge, she broke her tail bone. (According to a verbal acknowledgement by a doctor friend.)
Here are the boys discussing the jump!
Rose and Icka were buddies in the sand. That is until there was a little throwing involved.
Micah was making a sand tunnel for the kids when he thought he hit a rock. Little did he know that huge crabs like in the sand, and he hit the jackpot.
Here are a few more beach lovers! I love all of these boys!
I love this candid shot between a smitten dad and his girl.
(Apparently you are not “on the fence” any longer about Icka?!)
I guess a little sun bathing was in order.
We had perfect weather the whole time. It sprinkled a few times, but we invited every drop.
At the end of the day, it was the biggest reat to go to the hammock with B. Scout and Icka both got a few nights, and she sang to them, rocked them and usually put them to sleep!
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The best story of the trip was when Tristen got out of the pool and saw Micah sporting a Speedo. (He likes to do this around my family to get a rise, because we all get SO grossed out!) She started to complain and makes throwing up noises. Micah just looked at her, and turned over like he was ignoring her. When he did, we saw this:
WE DIED!!!!
I had no idea about this little personalized Speedo he had up his sleeve. But it was hilarious! And the timing could not have been more perfect!
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