Honua Kai

We are staying at the Honua Kai, a resort complex just north of Kaanapali in Maui. Carrie found this place as it is rated #1 on TripAdvisor, and TripAdvisor continues to deliver. This is on par with the nicest places we've ever stayed. Our 3 BR/3 BA condo is brand new, has all Viking appliances, granite countertops, 4 LCD TVs, central audio to each room, room-specific HVAC controls, the list goes on. On top of that, this is also a resort in it's own right with awesome pools, room service, poolside drink service, housekeeping, concierge, kids' club, etc. We LOVE it. Below is a picture of the grounds at sunset that we enjoy every night after the kids go to bed.

Shaved Ice

Cassie got a snocone machine for her birthday that she has really enjoyed. So what was the obvious first activity when we got to Hawaii, snocone capital? Get shaved ice!!! Cassie clearly enjoyed her blue raspberry shaved ice!

Maui!

It's summer break at Google daycare and we're off to Maui! This is Cassie's second plane ride ever and Hayley's first. We're all very excited for some much needed R&R!

Birthday Season

It's June, and that means it's birthday season. Cassie and her school friends have been together since they were six months old, with all their birthdays all within 2 weeks of each other. Today marks the first of the parties, with Diya celebrating her 3rd birthday!

Hayley Bops

Hayley is really starting to interact with the environment. She is sitting up all the time now and is getting ready to crawl. Her smiles are awesome and she has lots to 'say.' But one of the best things is that she's finally able to just sit on her own for a long time. She loves watching Cassie and people in general, but it also helps that she can really play with toys now!

Back Up and Running

So after an extended hiatus, we're back and trying to post regularly again. The girls are growing up quick and are both a ton of fun. Cassie is finally old enough to start having treats on occasion. Strawberry ice cream is one of her favorites! :)

Cassie Plays with the iPhone

Cassie now has the dexterity and maturity to sit and play simple video games!  John discovered some really fun toddler apps on the iPhone that Cassie really enjoys.

Day Out with Thomas

It's no secret that one of Cassie's favorite things right now is trains, and Thomas the Tank Engine is her favorite.  So a couple weeks ago, we went and attending Day Out With Thomas, a traveling show where a life-size Thomas the Tank Engine visits along with a bunch of other fun activities for kids.  We got to ride on the Thomas train, see a giant blow-up Percy, play in the bounce house, and look at lots of cool new Thomas toys.  Good times!