Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Maui

Happy fall to all our friends and family! I thought I better post pics of our summer vacation before Halloween rolls around. Well, back in August, we headed off to Maui for almost a week. This was Landon's first airplane ride and he did an AMAZING job.
This is the plane we took from Oahu to Maui.
Having a "coffee" before our flight.
Let me introduce you to our adorable pilot, Landon. 
Ready for take off...hold on TIGHT!
Phew...we arrived safely! Here we are at the Grand Wailea. Let our adventure begin...
The hotel was gorgeous with so much to do!
We were greeted with flower leis and tropical juice. Landon also got a coloring book and a bag of food to feed the koi fish.
Waiting for us in our room was a special surprise from my parents. A delicious fruit plate...Mmmm!
Ready to hit the baby beach and pool! (Our pictures won't show how amazing this place is...there are numerous pools on different levels connected by a river and water slides. There are waterfalls, rapids, a rope swing, caves, water elevator, slides, etc. And, all of this is just steps away from Wailea Beach.)
Of course, our little car lover had to have the tire swim ring...
which was enjoyed by all!
Floatin' down the lazy river. Bye Daddy!
Heehee...someone reclaimed his tire.
We visited the Maui Ocean Center. Such a fun (and very windy) day!



We got to see Landon's favorite ocean animal (sharks)...
and my favorite ocean animal (sea turtles).

We enjoyed learning the history of Maui at the Grand Luau at Honuaula. (A luau right at our hotel!)

The amazing sunset at our Luau.

A small beach we found where you can pull your car right up to the sand.

Pure joy!
More baby beach/pool fun!

Doesn't this picture just make you want to jump on a plane and head to Maui!?
Yep, that's me...getting ready to swing on the rope and jump into the Tarzan pool...
yahoo!
Mike getting ready for a little snorkeling at Wailea Beach. (Just a hop, skip and a jump away from our hotel's pool).

Hanging out while Daddy was snorkeling.
We also visited the town of Lahaina for some shopping, dinner and a yummy ice cream treat.
All tuckered out from our exciting adventure and taking a little snooze on our flight home.