For the week that the Joe and Michele were in Hawaii, Savta Lu and GrandPi (aka, Luanne and Ira) fulfilled the parental duties.

Violet had her swimming lessons.

Elijah had his rock climbing lessons.  Click on the photo to see an absolutely amazing 3-story asceent and descent.

Bedtime includes reading a book.  Who’s reading to whom?  Violet’s current favorite is Pete the Cat in The Wheels on the Bus.  Click on the photo above to see and hear some of the story, as told by Violet.

Joe and Michele return from Hawaii bearing gifts for the kids—leis and ukuleles.  Click on the photo for a performance.

Mozzie is quite non-plussed by all of this.

And finally it is time to say good-bye.  A good time was had by all.