"Wowee Maui!!!"

Since it has been a month since we got back from Maui; my tan has faded, Jacob started wearing shirts again, and we no longer consider a bath going into the ocean. I figured it would be a great time to blog about our wonderful vacation! We decided to go to Hawaii months ago for Debbi's 60th birthday. After the many weeks of indecision, we finally booked our dream vacation!! We could not have asked for a better location to stay. Above is a picture of our view from the back porch every single night!! We had beach and pool access within walking distance whenever we wanted!! There was a huge grass area in the back yard that the boys loved to play on. I think I would have been happy never leaving our place, but of course you can't travel 3,000 miles and not leave your condo. 

 One of our favorite stops was shaved ice. In our week there we figured out the best places to go; top two are Local Boys and Ululani's... both of which were a five minute drive from our house, which only added to the value of our condo location. Our sugar intake was off the charts in those 7 days.

Waiting in line for the luau

 Jacob's favorite nights that we had in Hawaii was the luau. He got to wear his entire Hawaiian outfit (shirt unbuttoned of course).  The line was rather long when we got there, but Jacob didn't mind because he viewed it as a great audience to be center of attention.  The night consisted of dancing and eating...which lets face it, is Jacob's dream event! During the dancing every time they stopped, he would say "more. more." It was quite hilarious actually. We were lucky to get into the luau when we did because Flossy the hurricane showed up the next day. 

When Flossy showed up we actually had a lot of fun! A tropical storm is so different from anything in California. We played in the rain for a long time because it was so warm. Jacob ran around, Matt collected sounds, and I took video. So maybe I should say that the three of us who braved the the storm had a lot of fun!

Jacob running in the rain...

Jacob and Bampa  playing with the rain water... Jacob's face says it all!

 

 

 

Of course being in Maui most of our time was spent on the beach.  Both boys did really well with the ocean and pool!! I think we officially have water babies!! Which I am so excited about! As for the grown ups we went snorkeling and paddle boarding. Not to toot my own horn, but I think I was the best paddle boarder in the house, even at five months pregnant! Anyways here are some beach pictures...

Matt and Everett at Black Rock Beach

Our family photo on the water "choo-choo"

KiKi and Everett...I think this is after KiKi went snorkeling!

I love this photo...his swim floaty cracks me up!!

Here's Mike actually standing on the paddle board...trust me these photos are few and far between. lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have to finish the blog with my two favorite pictures of the boys. I love how happy Everett looks leaning against a tree...

And this photo of Jacob just makes me realize how grown up he looks!! My little island boy with his tan and bleach blond hair! We had such and amazing time in Maui and can't wait to go back!! I love it there!!