The Dewald Family: Hawaii Trip - 5/29/2008

We woke up bright and early (5:30am) as our bodies felt like it was 11:30am. It was already getting light out and we were able to see a beautiful sunrise.

The sunrise from the lanai at our rental house

We were pleasantly surprised that the girls slept pretty well and didn't wake up too early. We took our time getting ready and then headed down to Poipu beach. It was the first time that either of the girls had been to the ocean. Neither of them were afraid of the water. It was a really nice beach because there was a sea wall which made a nice area for them to swim. We got a little bit of rain and decided to head back and have some lunch. After we ate we put the girls down for a reat. Raquel did not fall asleep, but Sierra laid down with Uncle Jeff and slept for a while. James and I went into town to get a few things at Wal-Mart (Yes, they have those in Hawaii too).

Ready to go to the beach

Mimi taking the girls into the ocean for the first time

Bob-Bob with Quellie in the ocean

Our little fish Sierra

That night we went to dinner at Roy's Poipu Bar and Grille, which had come highly recommended by the "Ultimate Kauai Guidebook." We got to catch the end of the Polynesian show in the Poipu shopping center's courtyard before our table was ready. Sierra was really interested in the dancers and tried to imitate them.

Sierra trying to imitate the dancers

At Roy's the food was delicious and the service was incredible. They were a little lacking in the kid-friendly department ($12.95 for a kids meal and no non-glass cups), but it was worth it. At one point Sierra dropped her heavy water glass and spilled it. Within 10 seconds there were 6 servers there helping to clean it up. It was crazy. They also had the most amazing dessert. The chocolate lava cake was served with vanilla bean ice cream and raspberry drizzle. Yum! After we ate we walked around some of the shops before we went home and put the kids to bed. It was a really fun day!