Ah we had a big day today. A really great day. I guess that day-of-rest yesterday did the trick. We started by surprising the girls in bed with some sugar cane to gnaw on. They’ve been dying to try it, and it’s actually been hard to come by. Then we drove up to Kapalua, where TubaDad and I met back in 2001. Saw some gorgeous flowers on the way (are these hibiscus?), and Ro and Ree did their best America’s Next Top model poses with them. (Ro left in the grey top, Ree right in the tan top):
It was neat to stand on the driving range with our little family and talk about how their daddy and I met in this very spot.
Well at least TubaDad and I thought it was neat. The girls were more impressed with the Hawaiian apple bananas and spam musubi that we got at the Kapalua general store:
Oh man, it just kills me when they hold hands. I think it must be a twin thing, how they so often touch without even noticing:
After soaking up the gorgeousness in Kapalua, we headed to Ro’s “best” beach, at Whaler’s Village, and played until we could play no more. Ree in blue, Ro in pink.
Yes, yes, we’re still using the cast-off bucket and hotel water glasses for toys. TubaDad and I prefer to save our money for fruity drinks and really great fish dinners.
Ro throws her hands up in the air every time her feet touch the water. Adorable, and so Ro!
There’s probably something better than playing on a beach in Hawaii with your sister, but I sure can’t think of it right now:
Our island girls are having a blast. We took them to a luau tonight, but gave them a little Benadryl first (they’ve both got minor coughs) and lost them a few minutes into dinner:
Heh. That’s ok, we’ll just have to come back soon so they can experience their first luau. :-) Tomorrow is our last full day in paradise, and the plan is to spend as much of it in the water as possible. Aloha!
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Oh, I want to hear the story about how you and TubaDad met! I promise I'll be more interested than the girls were.
ReplyDeleteSo cool that you were able to go back to where you met! So romantic!!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...there is nothing better than da beach in Hawaii, especilly with your sis!
Toys are highly over rated! Hannah has rooms full of them and yet now as I type this sits quietly (that doesn't happen often!) on my lap tearing a kleenex into a bajillion pieces. If I had a nickle for every torn piece of tissue I pick up...
Paradise looks great on you! SOOOOOOOO happy that you're having such a great time!
And of yah Ree...thanks for the Canadian shout-out! Great little tattoo. Wonder if it will tan under there or if your little leg will still be sportin your Canadian feel when we come to visit soon?? Is it time yet???? We can't wait!!!!!
Enjoy your last full day sweetie. Love you! xoxo
Me too! I really want to hear the story of how you met. I had no idea you met in Hawaii! You will have a captive audience with us!
ReplyDeleteFinally! the MAPLE LEAF.
ReplyDeletesorry. i guess everyone has that 'certain' pic they need to see....
I'm having SO much fun following your trip to Hawaii! You look like you're having an absolute blast. Just a couple of weeks ago, we decided we'd take The Jokers to Hawaii for my 40th next year and so I'll be looking to you for tips, as always.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting how twins hold hands? My girls do it all the time and I think they don't even realize it.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. Would love to hear how you and td met. Sounds like an interesting story. Hope the girly's are feeling better. Maybe they are suffering a bit from allergies? Keep up the great posts!
ReplyDeleteStace
Mmmmm, apple bananas. I haven't thought about their super sweetness for a long time. Thanks for the reminder of how great a place that Hawaii is...and how sweet my childhood was ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd anytime you want to share that story of how you met...I'm in too!
Aloha!
Kim
Wish we were there, you lucky dogs. Next year for us.
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic pictures you have taken on your trip! Love seeing how much the girls have grown! They are adorable as always! Gotta admit I am a little jealous of your trip! How neat to go back to where you met!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great anniversary!
Love from Texas!!
Tammy
Yes. I too, have been waiting for a pic of the Maple Leaf!
ReplyDeleteThat golf course is where we had a brunch after our wedding! Gorgeous. And great food!
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear how you two met!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds to me like your fans have asked for a story!!! I have got to hear about you and Tuba dad in Hawaii! Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteYour vacation was just so much fun to follow! I can't wait to see any last minute pics.
ooo i love the pics!!
ReplyDeletethe one at the luau with tubadad, and her asleep, made me belly laugh..looks like she had one too many fruity drink:):)