HAWAII

 

 

Hawaii - August 2013

 

We decided to go big, and take the whole crew to Maui this summer.  It was seven days of heaven - such a good trip all around.  I have a ton of photos, way too many for the blog, but here's a sampling, so we can share our adventures with all of you.

 

 

This is our first night in Maui.  We went to Lahaina for a sunset dip in the ocean, shave ice, and to get into the spirit of Hawaii.  The kids were so impressed with the warm ocean water, perfect outside temp, gorgeous views, and sand that makes their skin soft when they rub it on themselves!

 

 

 

This is our favorite spot on the island - Napili Bay.  Daniel and I came upon it a few trips ago, and we never wanted to go to the beach anywhere else.  Can you see why?

 

 

Even with all three kids in tow, don't we look relaxed?!?! 

 

 

We snorkeled almost daily.  The kids all took to it like pros.  Swimming with turtles and all of the beautiful sea life was awesome. 

 

 

Again, Napili Bay in the background. 

 

 

We rented a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP).  Jolie was by far the best - I think the heavier you are, the harder it is?  Anyway, all three kids could fit on it, and do a little boarding around the bay. 

 

 

 

I bought covers for our iPhones that enabled us to take them underwater.  They were a little hard to maneuver at times, but I got a couple of videos following beautiful sea turtles.  Coolest ever.  So graceful and peaceful.  Napili Bay had tons of turtles for our viewing enjoyment.

 

 

 

 

We could also take underwater selfies.  Very important! 

 

 

We spent one afternoon/evening driving up Haleakala Crater to watch the sunset.  It was well worth it.  The views of sunset were spectacular above the clouds.  At the top it was cold (and we weren't dressed very well for it), but it was an experience we were glad we had.

 

 

 

 

Thin air up here above the clouds.

 

 

Thought this was a nicer picture than the one of Daniel trying to get up on the SUP. 

 

 

 

Even the little dude got in on the action.

 

 

 

Great picture of these three.  This was from our last night in Maui at the luau. 

 

 

 

The girls in the glow of sunset atop Haleakala.

 

 

A beautiful mermaid.  Her name is Maggie.

 

 

 

The only Hackney actually at ease standing up on the SUP.

 

 

 

We had the cutest kids on the island for sure.