Hawaii!

The Moore's had their first real family vacation last week, and we chose the lovely Honua Kai in Maui as our destination. It was the perfect getaway with amazing water features and situated right on the beach. Paradise.

At an open market, the boys picked out a coconut and had a man from the island cut open with a machete. Then, 2 straws were placed in it to suck out the coconut water. Chris tolerated it, Nate thought it was gross.

Snorkeling in the lazy river pool. Although the river didn't move along, it sure was pretty. There was also a big slide, waterfalls, 5 hot tubs, a big pool, and a kiddie pool. There was a great spot for everyone!

We found a great beach down the road where the boys could try and scoop fish, as well as look at sea life on the rocks. Tons of fun, but those fish were just too fast to catch!

Under the waterfall.

Shaved ice! Pineapple for Christopher, and Root Beer for Nate.

Dan and the boys at the beach entrance.

Dinner out at Duke's. yum!

Chris running in the waves. He really loved the ocean~Nate, not as much. Chris went out and snorkeled with Dan about 100 yards off the beach. He LOVED the experience.

Honua Kai lobby. What a beautiful place!

Nate did get in and snorkel the ocean water here.
Granted, it was only 2 feet deep. But he felt like a real ocean man!

Chris messing around on Ka'anapali beach. Awesome waves!

Sunset on Ka'anapali beach at Black Rock.

We watched the lighting of the torches and the jump into the ocean at Black Rock. You can learn about this tradition here.

Heading out of the lobby, and down to the water.

Buried alive!

Shadow family at sunrise.

As we were getting off of the airplane in Portland, our vacation had come to an end. But the captain must have thought that these two traveling boys were kind of cute, because he told them that if they stood aside and waited, that he would take them back in the cockpit to check it out. He even took off his hat and placed it on their heads for the photo op.

Way cool, Hawaiian Airlines! These boys were beyond thrilled to end their vacation this way.

Aloha!

"Dude, we got a Flex!"

This video should have been posted at the top, as it was the first part of our trip. We were at the car rental spot waiting for Dan to bring the car around. The boys didn't know it, but we had upgraded to a Ford Flex (Dan and the boys are obsessed with finding these cars on the road, so they are very familiar with them) They thought that we were going to get a Ford Escort...so the excitement is very real. The coolest car, on the coolest vacation.