I don't care if you're mad, I had a GREAT day.

. . . mission accomplished.

ALOHA!

Pictures of Hawaii do it no justice. This is a beautiful, addicting paradise. Our trip was so much more than I anticipated. Molly was a gem. The kids did great with Grandma Joyce. We had some great adventures and even better R&R.

I read TWO books, TWO!! I haven't read two books in a week for years. We snorkeled, body surfed, chilled on the beach, people watched into hysterical laughter, read, ate, ate, ate. We did go to the amazing aquarium, the Old Lahaina Luau, Iao Valley and DT Fleming Beach.

The Luau was a highlight. It was Ben's birthday and what guy wouldn't love watching 20 beautiful Hawaiian girls shake their hips at lightning speeds with very little clothing. The imu pit (the pig roasting pit) was an unique experience I could live without. The smell did me in. The beach was beautiful, the sunset was gorgeous, but the sea turtles swimming right in front of us was the best!!! I loved all the dances and stories. It was just a lot of fun.

Here is our trip in a nut shell. We'll torture anyone with the whole slideshow upon request. We LOVE Maui!!