Who Is That Caped Crusader?

The life of a 4 year old is filled with many detours. Tyler wanted to ride his bike but was quickly sidetracked with the site of a Power Ranger cape he spied in the garage. He put it on and off he went!

Night time fun

We were so close to the Shops of Wailea so one night we took a stroll over to get some yummy Lappert's Ice Cream. On the way, silliness ensued...Aidan was running but his shorts were a tad too big and WHOOPS down they fell! We all got a good laugh, and Aidan was a great sport about it. I just love the happiness on the faces of my handsome boys. Such fun...

Tyler was DONE with picture taking!

Mama's Fish House

One of my most favorite places in the world is Mama's Fish House in Paia, HI. It's gotten extremely popular since our very first visit 8 or 9 years ago. I remember when it was still the original restaurant next to an old house on the beach with kite surfers in the ocean. Now the restaurant has expanded and the house next door has been renovated into the cutest inn ever and the kite surfers are still there, but the restaurant itself seems to be getting more commercial you know?

Aidan and Lola hamming it up

Nevertheless, the food is still amazing and the beach is heavenly.

Macadamia nut covered Mahi-Mahi stuffed with crab and lobster

Tyler had a great time in the ocean, at one point he went pretty far out, not past the rock reef but if he could he just might. Aidan was a little more skeptical and didn't want to get in too deep.


It was all fun until Ty-Ty cut himself on the rocks and blood started gushing from his heel. Can we say "DRAMA"?!?! He cried and cried, and I thought for sure the management was going to tell us to go away!

The injured foot...

Luckily a band aid cured the injury and we went and had some shaved ice. Problem Solved!

Day 2

Day 2 pretty much sucked - almost. I thought we were in the clear from the night before, but oh no! We woke up the next day to strong winds, torrential rain and two very unhappy boys. It was pure torture to see the kids pool right outside our window and not be able to jump in it. I was searching the Internet looking for the nearest movie theater - but low and behold the sunshine gods shined upon us! It was still windy and kind of gray, but the kids didn't care! They headed to the water slides and kids pool and got their vacation on!

Hawaii Day 1

We arrived in Maui to gray skies, clouds and RAIN! Hurricane Felicia had been downgraded to a tropical depression but it still left the afternoon ugly and yucky! We headed to the hotel and and luckily for us it actually started to clear! We went for a quick swim, headed over to Cheeseburger In Paradise for dinner and called it a night after a tour of the hotel grounds.

This is one of the pools at the hotel. Unfortunately, this was an adult "serenity" pool so we didn't get to hang out here, but the other pools were just as nice. My most favorite thing were the cushioned papasan chaise lounges. Heaven!

Hawaii Here We Come!

We were all excited to go to Maui! We are on our way to 7 days of endless hours at the pool, tons of sun and relaxation! ALOHA!

Too bad Daddy couldn't come along this time - we'll have some fun for you!

Imaginative Play

Some Saturday mornings are easy and lazy. I enjoy this type of day. Nothing pressing on the calendars so we can leisurely putter around the house. Yesterday was exactly this kind of day. As I worked on chores around the house, the boys found ways to occupy themselves that didn't involve yelling, hitting, or crying. When I walked into my room, Tyler had constructed some sort of ramp/city for his cars. He moved his desk from his room and found laundry baskets, chairs, and other containers for his creation. He was excited to show me what he'd made and didn't want me to move it. The only problem was that it was blocking the way to my bathroom AND it was in MY room! Why he chose my room is beyond me. I enjoy watching the boys be creative and imaginative with their toys rather than always being occupied with the TV or video games.

A Day at the Dentist

Last year when Tyler was 3, we tried to go to the dentist and he was having NONE OF IT! Well, one year later and what a change! The boy who was so afraid to even SIT in the chair was all over his first (well - second) dental experience today! He was helping the hygienist with the water and sucker thingy while his brother was getting his teeth cleaned. When it was his turn he was Mr. Brave! He sat with his mouth open wide and didn't even flinch when she put the gritty fluoride in! Thankfully, he had very clean teeth to start with. I think his favorite part was the new toothbrush and the visit to the treasure chest!

He wasn't really scared or mad, this is just Tyler being Tyler.
I ask him to smile, he does the opposite.