Maui!

Aloha! Ryan, Isla and I had the joy of traveling to the beautiful island of Maui for our winter vacation. We joined my parents and sister and stayed at my Grandfather's beautiful condo at Napili Point. Ryan and I hadn't been there since our honeymoon and it was crazy to think that this time we were bringing our 5 month old daughter along. Man how time flies!

We had the best time. We went whale watching, sat by the pool, swam in the ocean, went to a Jimmy Buffet concert, drank and ate a lot, and basically just enjoyed being on vacation. Isla also had a great time while she was there. She turned 5 months old, got to try rice cereal for her first time, rolled over for her first time and is beginning to sit up on her own. She also kept us in hysterics with her "talking", which can sound like she is screaming at times.

Going on vacation with your 5 month old is a lot different than vacations without them. For instance, I finished one book instead of 5, didn't really "tan" as the sun isn't good for a baby, was asleep by 9 and up most mornings at 6:30 or 7:00. But when all is said and done I loved having Isla with us for a week and half and getting to see her reach some of her milestones firsthand. My parents and sister were such a great help with Isla and Ryan and I got to go out for drinks with friends and go to the beach to swim.

The weather was really cold in Maui this year, but still warmer than Idaho! I don't ever remember wearing a sweatshirt and jeans at night while I was in Maui, but I did this time. They had the coldest night on record (51 degrees) while we were there. The stormy weather made for some good surf though. We got to watch the crazy surfers off of Napili Point (a place that they call "Hole in the Head" for good reason) while sipping our cocktails. We did have some beautiful days too! And we got to see a ton of whales - my favorite part. Here are some pictures from the fun trip:

Isla and I getting ready to board the plane to Maui:

Ryan and Isla on the plane. Isla turned out to be the best flier! She smiled and giggled our entire flight over to Maui - it was almost as if she knew where we were going:

Ryan and I on the lanai at the condo after we got there:

My sister, me, and my mom getting ready to head to Napili Beach for a cocktail.

Cocktails at Napili Beach. Notice how I'm totally ignoring my child and trying to decide what to drink. Anna was so much help on this vacation! Love you!:

So I caved and bought Isla some sunglasses for the trip. Ryan hated them and said that she looked like she was going to go play some raquetball. I do agree, but I still thought they were cute:

Our view everyday from the pool. I know life is tough:

Isla's spot by the pool:

Isla took her naps by the pool so Mom and Dad could enjoy the sun:

Isla also got to enjoy her first cocktail:

Ryan and I were also lucky enough to go to a Jimmy Buffet concert with my parents while we were there. Anna graciously offered to stay home and watch Isla. Thanks for the tickets Dad the concert was awesome. Can't think of a better place to see Jimmy Buffet!

Ryan and I could not get over this parrothead:

Anna and I enjoying a beautiful Maui sunset (and sending out the vibe):

The condo has a huge mirror in the living room which kept Isla entertained:

Me and the family: