This week Gavins family came for Thanksgiving! I picked them up at the airport while Gavin was at work, and I couldn't believe how many bags they had.. I am glad I brought the Rav because we barley fit everything. I am pretty sure Gus was sitting on a suit case.
We went straight to the hotel so they could see Gavin and check in. Chip, the general manager of the hotel was so kind, and gave the Bakers two hotel rooms with two queens beds. He also gave them a pool bungalow everyday and treated them once to Lava's and Rum Fire. Loana made a gift basket to thank him for his kindness. Chip said he was happy to do it because of how hard of a worker Gavin is. And I agree. Gavin really is the best worker and player you could have on your team.
That night we all went to the Luau! This was our second time seeing the show with the Bakers. We had a good time watching the show and eating the food. The cake was my favorite part, because it's all you can eat cake!
One of the main reasons the Bakers came to Kauai was for Gus's baptism. Gus's baptism was a small intimate one, but the room felt full with present family members and those who had passed on. When we got to the church for the baptism we realized the person who was supposed to fill the font forgot... So we had the water running while we set up chairs. Dart flew in from Utah that afternoon and Nikita from Oahu. There were eight us there to witness Gus's baptism.
With the water trickling in the background the baptism started. Gus picked everything in the program. He had several songs picked out and wanted us to sing all the verses. Thank goodness Nitkita was there to keep us on tune.
The baptism suit Gus got was quite small. Gavin is always talking about how tall Gus is for his age so when he requested a small I thought it was going to be small.. And it was. But ya know he was in white so that's all that matters.
Mya gave the talk on baptism followed by the baptism. Since there were just a few of us, we all stood and watched from over the glass. The water was up to Gus's knee but Gavin some how managed to dunk him fully under. The spirit was so strong and I loved seeing how happy Gus was. I'm pretty sure everyone was crying because the spirit was so strong. It was a beautiful baptism. We enjoyed dinner at Lava's after. Dart was only here for one night ,so Gavin stayed for awhile to hangout with him at the hotel.
Gavin and I both had to work on Thanksgiving which wasn't fun. In fact I was bored out of my mind. Not one person came to see me at my desk. Probably because they were enjoying the holiday. I walked around the resort and watched the Bakers fish from the pond. In Cafe Ohana they had Thanksgiving food for lunch. I actually enjoyed eating Thanksgiving food for breakfast. Gavin and I ate together before finishing the last part of our shift.
When we got off of work we were so tired. We went to lay on the bed and woke up an hour later to eat another Thanksgiving feast made by Loana and Mya. Loana brought everything from Colorado because it was cheaper. She had the ham all the way to the Jello salad. We ate at our tiny table enjoying our yummy food. This was Gavin and I's third Thanksgiving together. We both have so many blessings our hearts and stomachs were both full.
We ended the night with games, apple pie, and peanut butter pie.
The next day was Gavin's birthday. I had to work, but I was glad Gavin had his family to party with. They went out all day to different hikes and parks. I met up with them for pizza followed by present opening.
I decorated the house that morning with balloons and streamers! I got him a new frisbee, ipad screen, drone screen, and chips. All of his favorite things! We had so many dessert left overs we couldn't muster the strength to make anymore food so we had Gavin blow his candle out over the half eaten pie. I think he was so full I didn't even see him eat pie. We played a new game he got from Bob called Chicken foot. It's like Mexican train but chicken themed. We loved it!
One thing I love about Gavin is that he is he best at making others feel special. If there is something important to you it automatically becomes important to him because he loves what those he loves loves. I sure do love him! Twenty-six is going to be a good year for him!
Before the Bakers left we went and hiked in Waimea canyon! The beautiful Kalepa Ridge was not disappointing. It's always a party with Bakers! Thanks for coming to Kauai!
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