Our family was lucky enough to go to Maui, Hawaii for a family vacation this past July. We were really spoiled with all kinds of fun from snorkeling with sea turtles and catching some rays on the beach, to walking through botanical gardens and experiencing a traditional Hawaiian Luau. But my favorite part about vacation is spending some good quality time together.
Pictured below are Danny, Grama Vivi, Me, Kembrie & Brexten, and Dave & Mystie at the Maui Ocean Center. Brexten's favorite was the sea turtles, Kembrie was brave enough to touch the starfish with me.
Sunset on the boardwalk in Maui.
Love the kids peering at the ocean behind us.
Wow! Waterfalls are AMAZING in Maui. Julie, Nate, Bryan and Myself hiked through the jungle to swim in this crystal clear waterfall. Did I mention how freezing cold it was? It was like swimming in bottled spring water, you could drink it. 
My favorite in Maui was the Torch Flower. It really looked like the native fire torches.
We partied at the classic Luau in Lahina on the beach. We ate lots of great food, watched natives hula dance and cliff divers who were part of the ceremonial tribute to the nature gods.
Brexten, Kembrie and Abbie LOVED playing on the beach and making sea turtles and sand castles. A handful of sand for lunch never bothered sweet little Abbie.
Brexten was soo excited for his very own surfboard (or more accurately boogie board) to hit some waves with. Well, it was more like hit the pool with.
Mahalo to Grama Vivi for inviting all of us to experience the wonderful Hawaiian Islands!!
