Saturday, May 7, 2022

Baba's Birthday and Easter!

After a long spring break, we are finally back home.  This is your last year in elementary school and it makes me happy but also super sad.  You are a big little kid and I know that will change when you start middle school.  I love you so, so, so much Beni.  I hope you never change :)


Sitting in the blanket basket 

Baba's birthday!

Bradley making us laugh

Serious Easter egg hunting going on 


Eggs on every floor 

Lots of eggs at knob hill!!


Spring Break Part II - Ko'Olina

 Nothing beats our 2nd home - Ko'Olina.  I think this is your 5th trip?  It was a short flight from Maui and we got in just as the sun was setting. 


Beautiful sunset 

Yummy breakfast 



Turtle and Manta made it!


Looking for shaved ice


Found it!


twice a day, every day 

View from hike to the lighthouse




so pretty 

No Filter!

Lighthouse

so serene


Hot day but loved the hike




pool fun with Baba 


Loving the warm pool water 

Pearl Harbor 

What did you learn Ben?  Um... I shouldn't trust the Japanese? Too bad b/c I want to see Japan.  (History lesson followed)


Mama cuddles

Dole Plantation!


Super busy this year 












Spring Break Part I - Maui!

Moose blanket for the trip 
Although we continued to travel during the pandemic, many families did not.  Spring break this year was insanely busy!! Good thing we planned ahead and were ready to go :) 

Maui sunset


Morning pics



Waking up

Whalers Village 

Ready for feeding!

You are getting so tall!



Feeding the fish became touching the fish



Looking for Goldie

The view

Hike to the blowhole



The drive 

Scenic stops 

Gorgeous 

Happy Beni


I love you Beni!

Wild Chickens 

Yeah, we do not want to get out 

This jungle lead to 

This!


Shaved ice coma


Manta and Turtle 

Daily pool time 

Flamingo beaks are rubbery

Max elevator - 2 kids, 2 floaties 


Very dusty



Last day at Maui!


ATV views 

You like this helmet 


red clay dust