June 9, 2017 - Day #8 - Pool time!

June 9, 2017

Last night there was a lot of shuffling around of sleep space.  The kids wanted to sleep in the main house.  They been watching too much horror videos and needed to feel safe.  David and Tiffanie took one of the villa bedroom and Matty and I took the other.  The only issue I had was trying to get rid of the big bugs (island cockroaches?).  I used a broom to try to sweep them out but those critters are so fast.  I screamed and they probably did too.  I finally gave up, turned off the lights and pretend that they are not there!

The kids got good use of the pool today.  They blast their music and played pool games.  There was talk about going to the beach but we didn't get around to going.  Hanh's family was at Kailua Beach and said that the waves are too calm for boogie boarding.  They came by the house to watch game 4 of the NBA Finals.  The Warriors lost but hopefully they will get the win on home turf.


























Tiffanie made Fish and Steak Tacos for dinner which was delicious.  We all enjoyed it in the outdoor lanai.






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