More Maui

Each day we decided where we wanted to go first: the beach, or the pool, and then formulated our plan from there! 

This picture just happens to be at the end of the day...Mama's turn to read to the big kids!

Daph hangin' out with Grandpa, in her pretty clown-like shirt! Today, we started out at the pool!

And, now it's Grandma's turn! She was staying in the shade and outta the pool due to the fever she couldn't shake.

This boy looks pretty comfy in the pool. Just relaxing!

And, Annabelle having a moment with Mama! Do the kids have a problem with "vacation mode"? I don't think so!!!

After playing at the beach, you MUST at least try to get some of the sand off! It was Grandpa's duty today, as Matthew and I were getting ready to go to a magic show.

And since Grandma and Grandpa watched the kids while we enjoyed an evening out, Grandma got to read bed time stories!

Maui, 1/11/10

Everybody was up and at-em at about 5 a.m.! This time, I knew I couldn't beat them, so I put on a pot of coffee and got the day started! Matthew and I took turns going for beautiful runs along a trail that goes over rocks, through the Ritz grounds and along the water (not on the beach, though), and then we hit the pool!

Daph still in her jammies and us looking a little pastey white!

Now this is the way to enjoy a vacation-lunch. On the lanai, overlooking the ocean!

Then back down to the beach!

Matthew was in charge of getting a picture of these jokers at the bar b que! He was trying to get candid shots...

Napili, Maui 1/9/10

The airplane ride over was completely uneventful. The big kids watched movies, colored and played. Daphne went back and forth between Matthew and me. She didn't sleep a wink, but was all smiles the whole time!

The kids couldn't wait to get to the beach! This is a picture of them playing, taken from our lanai!

I gave Daph a little time to try to nap, but she wasn't having any of it. So, we headed down to the beach to join the others!

Wyatt lookin' like he lives at the beach!

The girls playing in their matching swimsuits. I'm gonna take advantage of Annabelle wanting to match for as long as I can! :)

I just love Daph's expression in this one! Matthew called Daph a cinnamon/sugar donut!

Back to smiles!

Trying to get a pic of Annabelle, but she wasn't cooperating! She is her mother's daughter!!!

The sunset on Saturday night, from our lanai. Great start to a great vacation!

Maui!

We have been having a great vacation! I have lots of pictures, but a reaaaaaaallly slow internet connection, and not much patience! If I can find something that works better, I will for sure get some photos up soon!

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas!!! (o.k., a little late, I know! But you want to see the pictures, right?!)

Here are the kids surveying the loot!

"The Flash! The Flash!", says Daph.

The stockings were so full Santa had to put them on the ground!

Doing whatever they need to to get to OPENING!!! Now, get on with it!

open...

open...

mmm...mmm...

She likes books!

Had to feel that fuzzy part with her mouth!

Mmmm...mmmmmm...Fresh baked cinnamon rolls (that were mostly baked!)

open...

Moved to the other room with the big stuff! Wyatt made a really cute book for us, and Annabelle is showing off her coveted Pink Wig!

All done opening presents, and Grandpa is spoiling the baby!!!

Play time!

Having a tea party!

From here, we went to Fred's to exchange gifts amongst the adults, then came home for a bit (whipped up a batch of homemade Mac n cheese - to honor Pat - and a batch of bread pudding) and then headed to John and Chieko's for Christmas Dinner. It was delicious and wonderful time spent with our family!