We were thrilled to have Cath, Don, Nick, and Elizabeth join us for a few days.  It was a whirlwind visit and we had a fantastic time.  We were able to introduce them to some of our favorite (para)sites.  

Our kids have avoided entering the ocean at all costs for the past year ever since their run-in with a riptide.  But with Elizabeth here they miraculously were cured of their fear.  Sometimes peer-pressure is a good thing.

Maggie found a quiet moment to meditate on the day.

Don and Nick helped Abe achieve momentary inverted flight.

We spent a day hiking a volcano.  This is the view standing on one volcano looking at the other.

Dave, Nick, Abe, and Blue on top of the volcano.

Lunch and a view.

Maggie turned 7 yesterday.  She had a party and a pinata.  The poor thing learned the hard way what six years of built up aggression can cause.

Maggie in her birthday dress from Grandma.