As predicted, Lia's and Logan's favorite activity was playing in the pool. Many a mornings and afternoons were spent this way. Here I am with my little fishes.
Playing with Logan in the pool while big sister tries to get in on the fun (a regular occurrence).
Ron tossing Lia in the air.
Our cool boy just chillin' in his fish floatie.
We learned that one of our favorite places to hang out was the large, grassy area outside our condominium. It was perfect for Logan to walk on and the other kids to play games on. Here is Logan strutting his stuff.
And he's off!
Lia was much braver this trip to Hawaii than her first and actually ventured into the ocean several times. She loved to play a game she made up called "Queen of the Waves" which involved her running back and forth with the surf. Her older cousin, Garrett, was kind enough to play this with her a couple of times.
The queen of the waves.
Lia swimming in the grandparents' pool with Bryce, Garrett, and Vivi.
The gang gathering around grandma.
Uncle Tip tossing Lia into the pool!
The triplets and Lia doing "pencil dives" into the pool.
The silhouettes of Grandma, Lia, Vivi, and Callie against the Pacific.
Lia, my mom, some of the girls, and me hanging out before eating dinner and celebrating Spencer's 16th birthday in their condo.
The cousins playing tag out on the grassy area during the birthday party.
The glorious sunset on Spencer's birthday. What a way to celebrate the big 16!
The birthday boy and Logan. As always, Spencer was a big help with Logan that week.
Grandma joined us on a walk one morning out to the jetty that was next to our condo.
A family photo with a grumpy Lia.
Logan hitched a ride on my shoulders on our walk back.
Introducing Logan to the surf.
The view from our condo's lanai.
This was a common sight each morning from our lanai--Lia and papa swimming in the pool while I stayed in the room during Logan's morning nap. Aren't they so cute?
While most of the group spent a 15-hour, marathon day exploring the Hana Road, we stayed back "home" and went to the Polo Beach in the afternoon. This is where Logan was introduced to sand for the first time and really got a kick out of it. Here is Lia, Logan, and Trenton hanging out on a towel before getting thoroughly covered in sand.
My two keikis playing away. Just precious.
The Hartland fam on Polo Beach.
I think this is my favorite picture from our entire week in Hawaii--Logan covered in sand and happy as can be.
Ron tossing Logan up in the air!
Lia entertained herself for many minutes on Polo Beach running and dancing around while singing to herself. It was the funniest thing to watch. Here is one picture I managed to snap of her.
And another picture. Check out that artistic pose!
Grandpa playing with Logie.
Papa playing with Logan in the surf with Lia at their side.
Another morning, Lia accompanied me down to "the dumps" (one of my family's favorite snorkeling spots) while Ron stayed home with a napping baby. Here we are traversing down the lava-rock path to the beach.
I was grateful that Lia happily played on the beach while I snorkled with Spencer. We saw three turtles that morning!
Most of the gang on the beach after our morning snorkel was complete.
Another morning, the entire gang made the trek up the coast to Honolua Bay--a snorkel spot my family found back in 1988. One of my favorite parts of the beach is the cool walk you have to take through a very lush jungle. Here is some of my family posing amongst the vines.
The Hartland fam down on Honolua Bay.
Logan and Lia digging into the sand.
Some of the group getting ready to snorkel.
Lia enjoyed playing in the creek on the beach with Vivian for quite some time.
How we found Logan one afternoon in our condo's kitchen. Silly boy. He's never tried that at home. :-)
Grandma invited the kiddos over to Brent's and Susie's room one night for root beer floats. Logan was as interested in the lawn chairs as he was in the yummy drink!
Lia and the triplets drinking their root beer floats out on the fabulous lawn.
Papa tossing Lia in the air!
Our little family enjoyed a walk on the nearby Keawakapu Beach one morning.
A close-up of our little family.
Logan sporting the cool, tie-dyed hat that we custom ordered from the Farmer's Market last summer. It's pretty cool with the blue flames, isn't it?
Lia playing back in our pool with her Montana cousins and Aunt Susie.
We went shopping one morning and visited the outdoor market that we discovered last time. We decided to stop and get some "shave ice" before wandering through all of the booths. Lia and Logan loved it!
Logan devouring some shave ice with vanilla ice cream. Yum!
Shopping away!
Our little family spending time on Keawakapu Beach with some of the cousins.
Lia playing with Garrett, Riley, and Trenton.
We managed to hit up our favorite breakfast place, the Kihie Caffe, one morning for their delicious French toast and eggs on fried rice. It was so delicious!
After breakfast, we walked to the park across the street and spent some time on the playground. This was Logan's first time playing in a park and he loved it!
The gang swinging away.
Lia climbing a cool tree in the park.
Lia playing "Queen of the Waves" one more time with her cousins before they had to catch their flight home!
Callie, Riley, Lia, and Garrett awaiting the next wave.
And here it comes!
Mama even joined in for some of the fun.
This is how I found my mother on our last full day in paradise--out on the lawn reading a book! I just loved how she looked with the the palm tree shadows on the grass.
After the majority of my family left (with the exception of my parents), we spent our last evening driving up to the mall in Lahaina to attend the weekly, free hulu show. Logan was almost as interested in watching the show as Lia. It was a fun way to end our time in Hawaii.
Thanks everyone for a wonderful week in Hawaii! Until next time...
CUTE PICTURES!
ReplyDeleteand how fun!
Awesome reunion! Wish I was in your family.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys had a great time! So nice that all 22 of you make the effort to get together.... and in such an exotic location, no less!
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