Archive for April, 2014

chloe’s room update

Monday, April 28th, 2014

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Chloe’s room has a pretty view of the backyard. Our magnolia tree started blooming just in time for our return.

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A new mirror completes the room !

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souvenirs from hawaii

Sunday, April 27th, 2014

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Zoey also got a present from Chloe.

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Iphone pocket bag

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Early mother’s day gift for me. 😉

goodbye maui

Saturday, April 26th, 2014

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We said goodbye to our old friend Keiko. Maybe we’ll see you again in a few years…

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So sad that we’re leaving today… I’ll miss you Maui. Thank you God for the amazing time we had here…

first pearls

Saturday, April 26th, 2014

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Chloe and Shane both got to pick out oysters to see what kind of pearls they might get.

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For settings, Chloe got a dolphin tail and Shane chose a lizard.

dinner

Friday, April 25th, 2014

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at Sansei Seafood

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‘iao valley state park

Friday, April 25th, 2014

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luau

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

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Tonight we’re going to a luau, a Hawaiian feast featuring hula dancers and music. I’m so excited for my kids.

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My drinks. What. I can’t have two drinks at the same time?

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My plate… too much?

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napili bay beach

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

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Lunch takeout from the Fish Market.

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Crab burger and lobster bisque

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surfing family

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

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We signed up kids for surfing private lessons.

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Here’s Shane’s teacher. Late.

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Unfortunately, kids were too scared and didn’t really enjoy the experience. I think they are too young. Oh well, we’ll try again in 2-3 years later…

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So Andrew and I got the private lessons as well!

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Andrew finished a few minutes early so he got to take pictures of me riding waves!

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Here I go!

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I had an awesome time learning to surf! Wow. I’m loving it!

 

snorkeling in the black rock, lahaina

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

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Whiles kids swam in the shallow water, I went snorkeling little deeper. The most amazing thing is no more than a foot into the water and you see fish already so it was great for kids! The reef is impressive and there’s a great amount of snorkeling discovery. I spotted some beautiful fish and saw some amazing coral reef and AND sea turtle. At one point, I was too close to it, I got a little scared. The guy stared right in the eyes and we swam parallel to each other. SO COOL.

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Also the great part of it was it was only a few minute walk from our hotel.

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I got a snail pet for Shane. He named him Gary.

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