starting off a new year

we welcomed the new year with an early flight from hawai'i to oah'u.  i liked the early flight because i didn't want to waste a beautiful day in paradise sleeping.  after we checked into the marriott, we went down to the pool to play in the sun.  i read a book while the boys and caroline played in the pool.  as i sat there i couldn't imagine being happier than in that moment.  everyone was laughing in the pool.  i was reading a book listening to happy people and feeling the sunshine on my face.  i truly had a joyful heart.  i will always remember that moment.