April 3

Me falling asleep before 10 PM is virtually unheard of, but I did just that a few minutes ago: I plunked down on the bed for a quick 'rest' and the next thing I knew, Adam was patting me on the back asking me if I was tired. Uh, guess so!

Anyhow, today was a busy one. We walked to the Spouting Horn and then swung through the club house on the way back home before hitting the pool. Then a little later we introduced the kiddos to shave ice at the place here in Koloa --cotton candy was the most popular flavor selection for our brood-- and came home again, where there was Warriors game-watching, treat-seeking at the club house, cake-baking for Adam's mom's birthday, and a rather spirited game of Monopoly that saw Brady wheelin' and dealin' like a mini shark. Then this evening, we again headed back to the club for dinner.

We had a nice family-style meal of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits, cole slaw, corn on the cob, and strawberry shortcake. Afterward, we headed home and sang happy birthday to Mom as we presented the cake.

So yeah, busy day. But we ventured through its events en masse, as a unit. And small snafus and disagreements aside, it's always a blessing to have family around.