Aloha!
We are back to reality. Maui is incredible and our vacation was a dream. We were packed with things to do like biking down the volcano Haleakala, dining, beaches, fireworks, spa treatments, golfing and a kayak turtle adventure. The bike ride was too cool even though we missed out starting from the very top which was too windy, cloudy and freezing. The picture above and below are both from the bike ride. Ted played golf while I checked out the turtles. I thought I would be a little scared being so far out in the ocean snorkeling, however, these turtles are so gorgeous and laid back you can't help but feel the same way. Good thing we never found out about the sharks in the area till later that evening! Next time we bring the kids!
I drove my mom to the airport this morning. It was so great to have her down and watch the kids. They all have an even more special bond. While we were in Maui Hera and Athena had a harder time with us gone than the baby and had me cracking up when they said I wouldn't be happy with all the junk food Grandma came home with. Hera even cleaned out the pantry so she could find everything easy. Their idea of junk food was pop tarts, fruit snacks, yogurts and cheeses. Not that, that is great but you would have thought the girls ate only cake and ice cream all week. Isi was an angel and I think she gained a couple pounds and grew up while we were gone. Besides climbing on chairs and having to sit on one like her big sisters, her newest words are Gramma, cheese (when she sees the camera), and the most hilarious is 'Oh, man'.
Finally I finished Isi's dress, not bad for no pattern huh?
Chat more soon!
Love Charmaine
