Friday, October 12, 2012

Big Island Fun

For fall break, we flew to the Big Island for a wonderful family vacation.  We knew it was going to be a good week when our hotel reservation got a little mixed up and we ended up getting the Palace Suite with tons of space, equipped with 5 balconies. It was pretty awesome living the high life for the week! 
We swam, snorkeled, and paddle boarded our week away and enjoyed every moment with the kids and being together as a family.  It was pretty much a perfect week!


Rough life...




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 Snorkeling in the lagoon at the resort





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One day we took a trip to Kahaleu'u (just south of Kona) for some snorkeling. The water was super clear and the bright beautiful coral was breathtaking.  Sorry, the pictures just don't do it justice.

 This little fella kept trying to kiss me or something.  He hung out right in front of me for quite a while, it started to kind of freak me out a little.












So proud of how well the kids are doing in the water.  Andy is really working hard on his swimming and Abby is doing awesome going under all by herself.

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6 comments:

Nona Kathy said...

What a week! Andy has taken to the water like a fish: snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming...wow! Abby s looking like she will be taking off her swim jacket soon...Yikes! Island life sure is agreeing with you all! Love and miss you...

Brian and Ivy said...

Looks like an AMAZING time!!!!

Liz Whatley said...

AWESOME!!!!! I just sang "These are the days... to remember." "These.... are.... the days".. and so on. Love it!

The Thomas Crew said...

OMG, I LOVE those videos!! The kids are doing great with the water sports, that's for sure! My favorite picture is both of them under water. Perfect!

Beckbrood said...

Totally love the kids underwater picture!!!!!

Beckbrood said...

Totally love the kids underwater picture!!!!!