Wednesday in Maui dawned with lazy snuggles before a walk to the market for spam musubi and malasadas.
Isaac’s breakfast came with a side of monster truck. Lucky boy…
We staked out a couple of chairs at our hotel’s beach that morning and checked out a volleyball from the pool desk. I settled in with my book while the kids played.
We walked back up to the market for lunch and matcha – we traverse this beach path several times a day, every day, but I don’t mind the back and forth in the least. There’s no better place to travel by foot…
Swing detour…
And always, the quick photo op.
We debated getting in the car and trying someplace new for dinner, but at the end of day, the poolside picnic won.
Our last full day in Maui! Rise and shine, Isaac.
Thursday found us back at Makena Beach, this time with lilikoi croissants from Momona Bakery (thanks, Shane!). Deeeeeeeelicious.
Isaac and I hunted for crabs and minnows while the sun fully rose. Beachcombing is the perfect way to work up a sweat.
And then, into the water! Both kids loved swimming in the ocean more this year than they ever have in the past.
The water was extra calm that morning, but Juliette played up the drama of even the smallest approaching waves. Isaac ate it up.
Tuckered.
From the beach to the pool!
The world is basically his runway.
We made a reservation at one of the hotel restaurants and gussied up just a little for dinner – sometimes it’s nice to eat someplace where shirts and shoes are required.
The kids slurped pasta while Shane and I feasted on fresh fish. The sun set in the distance, the breeze was warm, I was feeling just a tad blue at the thought of leaving…but more than anything, I was so thankful for those few days in paradise.
Heart rock!
Good night, Maui.
Friday was go-day. Soak in that morning view, kiddos.
Thankfully, we had time for one last market stroll…
One last spam musubi…
(With a side of acai…)
One last ocean dip…
And one last cannonball.
The wet-haired boy wrapped in a beach towel, worn out and content, is an image I’m freeze-framing in my mind forever.
Juliette made her annual departing wish at the fountain and then we loaded up our bags and said our mahalo’s.
A little tired. A little sun-kissed. A lot happy. Until next year, Maui!
