Our Maui vacation--part 1

The last time we were in Maui we decided that the next time we went we would take the whole family--so we did! Someone asked me why we like to go to Hawaii in December and I am thinking in my mind--because it is heaven on earth! The girls LOVED it and had a great time! They told us several times how much they enjoyed it. However, it is not heaven on earth when we get back! VERY hard to catch up from being out of school for a week, jump into the holidays, birthdays, baptisms, etc. Thus, the delay in getting some photos of our trip posted.


I just love this picture of Nan looking out the window and Sam sleeping. They did really well on the long flight. They all wanted to sit by the window of course, so we had to take turns.


Waiting for the rental car. They loved their new luggage and could spot the bags from a mile a way!


Nan showing Greg a find. We arrived a day before we could check into our villa at the Westin, so we stayed one night at Kaanapali Shores. We walked on the beach and investigated some of the places and things we wanted to do. On Sunday morning, we went to church in Lahaina. After, we moved over to the Westin villas and awaited the arrival of our cousins! The girls were so excited to have Uncle John, Aunt Trina, Anna, and Miranda arrive!


Samantha showing off a shell for her collection.


We loved walking on the beach. The mornings were so beautiful! And thanks to a 4 hour time difference, the girls were up at 4 in the morning so we had plenty of time to enjoy them!


We of course enjoyed lots and lots of pool time.


The girls enjoyed being with their cousins. They loved to play wave tag and would go from beach to pool, pool to beach, many, many, times.


Wrapping up some pool time with Anna.


We enjoyed Leilani's at sunset a couple of times during our stay, and everyone devoured the Hula Pie! (It's a super tall dessert with macadamia nut ice cream, chocolate graham cracker crust, chocolate, whipped cream, nuts......delicious!)