Hello hello! I hope you are enjoying your summer! We spent last week in Maui with our kids and had a great week other than the fact that my laptop monitor broke on the trip! Which is why you didn’t see a Saturday and Sunday post. I’ll be playing catch up now that I’m home and my computer is hooked up to Kenny’s office monitor until we can get it fixed. Always something fun going on right!? :) I’m sharing some pics from our trip and a few things we did along with what I wore!
We dropped Peaches (Ad’s lizard) off at a friend’s house for the week.. I know she was thrilled. ;)
Early morning at the airport! I always take Kole’s Minecraft stuffed animal for a back pillow. Kole used to always take it on trips when he was little so I got used to using it and now I don’t like to travel without it. I wish I could link it for you.. best back pillow out there. Ha.
My favorite little pouch for airplane essentials.
Always love seeing this airport sign. :)
We always make a Costco run for a few things (it’s by the airport) so we usually get in late! This is the Westin in Kaanapali (we have a timeshare here and always stay in the villas). I would definitely recommend it! We have been staying in these villas for family trips for for close to 20 years and they never disappoint!
As soon as I get to the room I always immediately unpack! I hang as much as I can and keep the rest in my suitcase on trips. Especially when we are staying for a week.. I liked to feel moved in and like I’m staying put for a while. :) You too or do you live out of your suitcase? Kenny has never unpacked a thing except when he wears it.
Balcony views.
Kole and Ellie we in the ocean first thing on day one.. early morning is always the best snorkeling.
Bikini Top, Bikini Bottom, Necklace, Sunglasses, Bracelet
Pic from a few months ago but this is what I wore.. again! I brought 3 suits all similar to this with different colors of the same bikini bottoms. They are flattering and such a good fit.
We went on a few beautiful hikes! This is the Kapalua Coastal Trail and it’s so gorgeous.
Hmm.. those bathroom mirrors look familiar.
:) Miss seeing these stuffed animals all over the floor. There is currently a drum set taking up half of this space.
Feels so good to have my kids all home and to be together again!
Close up of this cute necklace I bought Ad for her birthday. Under $20 and so cute!
We spent one day on a boat and had the best time!
I borrowed a wet suit on the boat. Always cold! I usually get SO sick on boats but I took my Dramamine and wore wrist bracelets that help with nausea and I was fine this time! I was so happy and leaning over the side of the boat singing the songs from Moana (and the call isn’t out there at all it’s inside me). Ad was like “wow mom.. you’re really in your feels right now..” ha ha.. I was just in the BEST mood and so happy that I wasn’t sick! It’s the little things.
We went to a few spots for snorkeling and then enjoyed some time on the slide. So fun.
Cute little guy. Seeing the turtles is always my favorite. :)
That water!
We were tired after a day on the boat so just grilled hotdogs and hamburgers for dinner that night.
The next night we went to a favorite restaurant! Ad and I were excited to dress up. I love the fit of this white dress so much! El would never wear a dress if she didn’t have to. Ha. That’s what I love about Maui.. anything goes!
I always have more pics with Ad because El loves taking pictures but hates being in them! She’s always with us off to the side. ;) Addison started drinking Coke Zero this summer and Kenny and El have been teasing us. Apparently the circle is now complete and the two of us are identical in every way to our core.
Not the best lighting but this is Hula Grill and it’s our family favorite! We have a lot of restaurants we love in Maui but this is our #1. We’re facing a view of the ocean. So beautiful and great food!
After dinner the 3 of us went night swimming again. (Thanks for humoring us with a selfie El.)
I did a night swim/hot tub session almost every night with my girls. Then we all pile in the villa living room with the boys for a movie.
Morning walk! No question why Maui is a favorite vacation spot. When the kids were young we did a lot more family planned activities and I still need to share fun ideas if you are visiting for the first time. But now that the kids are older and we don’t have as much time with them in our every day lives we love escaping to just go on walks and hikes, swim and snorkel, and then eat dinner and watch movies. Time spent together! I treasure these trips.
A few more pics from morning walks..
Night views. So beautiful!
Heading to dinner on our last night!
I couldn’t love this dress more.
Leilani’s is another favorite splurge restaurant. Kenny and I used to always come here together for our Maui date night and leave the kids in the room with pizza (with my parents when they were young and alone as they got older). Now that Kenny and I can go to dinner alone anytime and we rarely have the whole family together we take everyone to Leilani’s. Funny how that changes so quickly right!? You go from needing a break from the kids to longing to be with them. Time is a thief.
So grateful for this week and these people.
Aloha Maui! Until next time.
Sniff, sniff! My husband and I went to Maui for the first time in April. We stayed at the Sheraton and could stand on our balcony and watch the cliff divers. Went to most of those same restaurants. The macadamia nut mahi mahi at Hula Grill was my absolute favorite meal of the week. Such a beautiful place! I’m glad you’re posting this….the locals need the tourists to come back to support the economy.
I rarely post but I’ve been around for years and always appreciate your energy, enthusiasm and genuineness. :)
Nicole! What a kind thing to say.. thank you! I’m so glad you reached out so I can “meet” you. :) Hula Grill is SO good! It’s always my favorite meal of the week when we visit too. Happy you were able to go in April! Thanks again for your kind comment and for sticking with me so long. Made my day!
Thanks for sharing this slice of heaven, Erin. Looks like a fantastic time! It’s wonderful that you all can share these times. I know you are holding them close. Enjoy your summer!
Thank you so much Jeanne! Definitely making the most of the time with my girls home.. I know you know the feeling! :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE Maui! Last trip was 2011 but visited 3x total. Hope to get back someday! Tough from east coast though :)
Such a long travel day from the east coast! But yes.. nothing like Maui! So happy you have been there a few times and got to enjoy it! :)
Thanks for taking us along on your Maui trip! How is Lahaina now? Did you see how the rebuilding is going? I used to have motion sickness even when taking a plane ride. I have tried wrist bands and Dramamine. The Dramamine made me so sleepy while on the plane, and the wrist band worked only minimally. It’s been a few years since I’ve switched to taking ginger tablets. I start taking it a day before or even a few hours before the plane ride and I’m good all day. I like that’s it’s all natural and it’s 100% effective. I have seen so many women wear layered necklaces while swimming or just when they’re on the beach. I didn’t know how they could wear it and not it tarnish from the salt water. Then I discovered that there’s a company who makes jewelry that is made for wearing it on the beach and swimming. I’ve ordered it, but the shipment is taking forever due to shipping issues. I’m hoping to still receive it in time for when I go hang out on the beach, lake beach that is.
So good to know about the necklaces and ginger tablets! I’ll have to look into those! There are a lot of things going up in Lahaina. Mostly homes in the framing stage. Made me so happy to see!
“I haven’t owned white pants in so long! I ruined so many pairs when my kids were little that I just stopped buying them”
YEP!!
Right!? Ha.. I’ll keep you updated on how things go with this pair! :)
Truly loved reading your vacation post! The pictures were beautiful and I just loved seeing your whole family together! I really understand what you mean about treasuring these times together with our older kids! I’m in the same boat! Those are the very best memories :)
Oh thank you so much Lisa! So kind of you! It really is the best when the whole family is together again. Sweetest comment.. you made my day. :)