hawaii- march 28th

march 28th day 7 after a relaxing last day of shopping markets filled with the arts and crafts, as well as flowers and local produce from the island (incredible floral lei's, avocados the size of your head, etc.), we enjoyed dinner on friday night with tim and bess from the ranch. before dinner, i had to take advantage of the fact that we were all now good and tan, and the fact that there were lots of willing photographers around- to get some great family portraits taken- island style. molly didn't initially agree that portraits were a good idea- she'd prefer to do laps through thomas's grass than get dressed. after finally being pressed by losing daylight we took her in, threw on her fanciest little hawaiian dress, and got some GREAT photos taken- thank you lisa, thomas, and whoever else was behind the lens! as the burgers sizzled on the grill, it was time for the last session of reading books with the little one out on the lawn, and watching the sun set over the ocean at the same time. it isnt often at home that i can enjoy the view, have a cigar in one hand and a sippy cup in the other, while sharing some goodnight moon time with my little girl. this has truly been a week in paradise.