
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. ;)
Nike Pullover, Backpack
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!

A few things I packed!
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.

Essentials for a perfect pool/beach day. Sunscreen, Skinny Pop and mindless reading! #stillteamedward #andjacob

We went on a few beautiful hikes! This is the Kapalua Coastal Trail and it’s so gorgeous.


Out and about! 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. But I’m completely out of that stage now and these are my favorite jeans in white. They are so comfortable and cute. Also if you still need Father’s Day gift ideas Kenny loves these polo shirts! They are also incredibly comfortable and can be dressed up or down. This style of shorts is his favorite and he loves these shoes. They are pricey but wear well.. he has had them a long time.

Dinner at Monkeypod. A fun spot to try in Maui!
Silky Blouse, Jeans, Raffia Slides, Crossbody Handbag Here & Here
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!

Seashell Charm Necklace
Close up of this cute necklace I bought Ad for her birthday. Under $20 and so cute!

Silky Blouse, Jeans, Raffia Slides, Crossbody Handbag Here & Here

Merci Hat, Embroidered Baseball Hat
We spent one day on a boat and had the best time!


Maui snorkeling is the company and we did the Molokini Crater/Turtle Town tour.

Merci Hat, Sunglasses, Similar Bikini Bottom
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!

Sneakers
We were tired after a day on the boat so just grilled hotdogs and hamburgers for dinner that night.

Yellow Dress, Crochet Dress, Raffia Slides, Crossbody Handbag Here & Here
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!

Can’t believe how fast this one is growing. Moms of teen boys Kole and I love these baggy jeans! I bought them for him in a darker denim and black too.

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..




Heading to the beach.

Shaved Ice is always a must on the island. I have been loving these studio dance pants. My girls have loved them for a while and I finally caved and bought a pair. The blue is so fun!


Night views. So beautiful!

Dress, Crossbody Handbag Here & Here, Wedges, Polo, Bracelet, Similar Necklace
Heading to dinner on our last night!

Dress, Crossbody Handbag Here & Here, Similar Wedges, Polo, Sneakers
I couldn’t love this dress more.

Dress, Handbag Here & Here, Similar Wedges, Kole’s Shirt, Kole’s Pants, Adidas Shoes
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.

Dress, Crossbody Handbag Here & Here, Wedges, Kole’s Shirt, Pants, Adidas Shoes, Ad’s babydoll top

So grateful for this week and these people.

Aloha Maui! Until next time.
xoxo, Erin