Maui 2009

What an amazing trip we had to Maui. It was so much fun spending 10 days in the sun and surf with our family. First off, Rylee rocked the plane rides. I have to admit I was very nervous about the 5 hour flight. But when it cam down to it Rylee did awesome. She was never "one of those babies". She ate, slept and played the whole time. That really helped set the tone of the trip. She was such a good sport about being in a different place and a different schedule. We are very lucky because it took only 1 night to get her on aloha time. We got to experience so many firsts- Rylee's first time flying, touching sand, and her first dip in the pacific ocean. She absolutely loved the ocean- she giggled and smiled every time we went in. She loved lounging by the pool, swimming with daddy and playing with her cousins. She went to the Hula grill and Cheeseburger in Paradise for the first time (even though she slept through Cheeseburger) and enjoyed it. She even got a little tan :)
I have to admit that traveling with a baby is much different that traveling with just your husband- and boy do babies have a lot of stuff!! Chris did awsome with the changes. We took turns spending nap time with Rylee while the other laid out or went snorkeling. It was a great system that worked out perfectly. Plus, we were lucky to have MeMa with us who would watch Rylee so we could do things together. We were able to go on the best date night ever. Chris surprised me with dinner at Lahina Grill ( the restaurant we celebrated me 30th birthday at). it was so good but the company was even better!
It was so great spending so much time with the family. We feel so lucky to have such a close family. to see Rylee with her Mema is such an amazing gift- they love each other so much. Plus, she loves hanging with her cousins. I cant wait until she is old enough to keep up with them- she is going to love it! Since we had so much fun we are already counting down to our next family trip.

A few of our favorites- in no order :)

Chris and Rylee at the beach




Swimming in the pool


Chilling at the pool


Almost every morning we started the day with a rainbow


The group at dinner


Me and Nat- my most favorite niece!!!


The family after Rylee's first dip in the pacific ocean


Rylee's first dip


Rylee and MeMa


Chilling on the beach


my "cool" girl


hanging with dad


her first flight- nothing too it!


Maui here we come!!


Until next time....