Iao Needle

Sutton enjoying the nice weather, the birds singing and good company, early in the morning!

James, Ethan and Faith enjoying the morning, before school!

Last night was MUCH better, but still far from what I would wish. Sutton woke up at 1:45, but then went back to sleep for an hour (so did Mommy), then he was ready to play a bit. So we got to visit the balcony in the dark again and watch a Baby Einstein video. Then Sutton went back to bed (or is it called a nap at 4:30am?) and slept until 6:15. You don't know how excited I was to wake up and see light coming in the windows....but I think we were still the first ones up!!! So I was on cloud 9...almost 6 hours of sleep!!!

Kristen (and the whole family) are treating us like royalty. I got to have french toast and a smoothie for breakfast. I'm not used that a breakfast like that!! They have all been so fabulous and so fun to be with.

After the kiddos got off to school, Kristen, Sutton and I headed out to Iao Needle. It is the place of a famous battle fought by the native Hawaiians that was extremely bloody on both sides, and the Iao Needle is where they retreated! The leader of the victors, was the first king of the united Hawaiian Islands. (I can't remember their names, much less spell them.)

Sara with Iao Needle in the background

A self portrait with Iao Needle, Sutton was more impressed with Iao Needle than the camera, I guess!

The clouds around Iao Needle looks very pretty and a little mysterious!

Sutton has Aunt Kristen wrapped around his little finger!!!

Enjoying the view of Iao Valley!!!