Maui 2019

Two years ago we took an amazing trip to Maui to celebrate my parents' 40th wedding anniversary and both of their 70th birthdays.  It was such a good trip--one that we couldn't stop talking about even a couple years later.  So when my parents suggested that we travel there together again, of course we jumped at the idea!  Plus, we were excited about the idea of doing a trip all together again so our boys might remember it better since they're older.  I don't think Cameron remembered the first trip because he was only 2 years old.

It was such a wonderful trip again. In fact it was one of the best trips to Hawaii I've ever had.  Of course we did such fun activities and made wonderful memories.  But one of the reasons it was one of the best trips for me was because I was able to be much more present, relaxed and intentional about my time on the trip.  I really focused on soaking up time with my kids, slowing down, and doing what I really wanted to do in the moment--not thinking about what activity was next. The result was a really rejuvenating week and a half.  And really great quality time with my family. The only bummer of the week was that Ryan, Carly and Laila weren't able to join us.  When we planned the trip, they weren't sure if they'd be ready or able to travel that far with Laila yet.  We missed them and we're already talking about doing a trip again in a couple years if possible.

Here are some of our favorite activities and moments from the trip:

Traditional first night meal at Hula Grill

Beautiful view from our room

Yummy dinner at Leilani's

Pops had hula pie twice on the trip!

Kid yoga session while waiting for dinner

Another pretty view

Lots of fun pool time

Nathan swam without floaties!

Cam got much more comfortable in the water too!

Nathan finally rode the water slide!

Fun day at the aquarium and the beach in Kihei

Jungle walk to Honolua Bay

Largest avocado we've ever eaten!

Lots of Go Fish card playing

Lots of beautiful beach time

And sandcastle building

The huge banyan tree in Lahaina

Date night to our most favorite restaurant Lahaina Grill

Lots of fun brother time

Lots of incredible sunsets

Our last night and wonderful dinner at Duke's

Favorite photo from the trip

Aloha!  Can we go back??