After a snowy week in Colorado, we were so excited to pack up and fly to Hawaii. There’s nothing better than some time at the beach after an October blizzard…and that’s exactly what we did.
The kids did amazing on the flight over. Both had their backpacks packed with fun stuff. A Leapster, coloring-books, a book of mazes, and a few blocks kept everyone busy. Plus, there were other families flying with similarly aged children – party on the plane!! It is amazing how multiple hours on an airplane can turn complete strangers into new BFFs.
Welcome to Hawaii - Rainbow over the Pacific Ocean
One of our big events on the island of Maui was to eat dinner at Mama’s Fish House. Mama’s is one of the BEST restaurants on the island. The kids did amazing and the view of the ocean was spectacular. There was another couple at the table next to us. They left their kids at home to have a relaxed meal. The funny thing was they saw our two little ones and immediately began to miss their own brood. In fact, they spent their entire meal trying to chit-chat with our three-year old and commenting on the good behavior of our 1-year old. I don’t think they even noticed the ocean, they were so pre-occupied with our two kids.
Mama's Fish House on Maui
The beaches on Maui are awesome! The kids loved the sand and the waves. We invented a game where I would bury a plastic crab and the kids had to find it. Unfortunately, during one burial…it was never found again. Well, at least we have a reason to go back…Operation Crab Rescue.
Waves and sand make BIG fun!
On the island of Oahu, the ocean was nice, but the pool was too much fun for our 3-year old to pass up. There were WATER SLIDES! After days of sand and salt water, there is nothing more fun than water slides for a boy. Interestingly, the water in the pool was also comprised of a saline solution instead of chlorine. It is supposed to be better for people and for the environment.
Sheraton Waikiki has saline-water slides at the pool.
The Dole Pineapple Plantation is a must-see. It is fun to ride the Pineapple Express Train and to learn how pineapples are grown and harvested. The best part, though, is the pineapple whipped ice cream – so yummy!
Taking the red eye home is always a bit daunting. We knew the kids would fall asleep once the flight took off…and they did. It just takes up much of the evening waiting for that 11pm board time. Arriving in Colorado was pleasant. We unpacked, bought groceries, and then waited for the SNOW!!! Yes, it snowed the day after we got home!
What a great trip!! I can’t wait to get back again!!!
