Hawaii- Part One

I'm going to have to do this post in phases, there are THAT many pictures :)

We had an amazing time (back in May)! It is crazy how long it takes me these days to get on here.

Anyhow...Hawaii...

We slept every night with the doors open, just listening to the waves lap up on the sand. We had cable and wifi which was an added luxury. 

Here was our condo. The bed looked out to the balcony which was 10 feet from the ocean. Stunning! It was truly a trip of a lifetime. With a 2 & 4 year old at home we were in need of time to reconnect more than ever before. BIG thank you to the grandparents, tete and the Wilson's for caring for our littles while we were away.

 This was the view from our deck

 This was the view from the front of the condo

All dressed up for a nice dinner out at Longhi's on the water in lahaina 

More to come in post #2!

Movie date with my babes

Took the kiddos to see Rio, one of their favorite movies today. We had a blast. Candy, popcorn and some quality time together. Ben did so great! I wasn't sure what to expect from him, but he really enjoyed his first theater experience.

Morning snuggles

This morning I have been furiously working on paying bills online before we leave town for the weekend.

I had planned to wake up early and get it done before the kids got up (since my eyelids insisted on shutting last night) and my plans were immediately thwarted by both my babies waking up 5 min after the computer opened (I swear they can hear the sound of the keys).

So I have been sitting here taking care of business with the laptop on my lap and two little warm bodies pressed firmly against me.

Ben laid down on Matt's pillow and said "Brooklyn, will you snuggle me?" and she replied "Oh buddy, of course I will. I'm your big sister, I'll always do anything for you. Lay down and I'll do whatever you need. Want me to rub your back?"

I am so thankful I had the computer open so I could write this down and remember it forever.

The reality is they fight WAY more than they love, but when they love, it's intense, loyal and REAL. Feeling very blessed at this moment.

It was free slurpee day yesterday. They like slurpees. No surprise :)