We took our annual December trip to Maui, and it didn’t disappoint. We went jet skiing, whale watching, and to the the beach once, but we spent most of our time at the pool, specifically the pirate ship. Avery played each day until he was delirious, and Kieron enjoyed splashing in the shallow water. At seven months old, he needs a nap every few hours, so at times it felt like we were commuting between our room and the pool. Not that we’re complaining. He was even nice enough to take a few naps on the lounge chair for us so we could keep on playing.

Avery now fully expects to go to Hawaii each year. And he doesn’t believe he’s there until he’s at the pirate ship. Then he tells us he doesn’t want to go home, he just wants to stay in Hawaii. What a lucky kid. Here are some pictures from our trip this year:

At SeaTac before our 6 1/2 hour flight

Avery and Grandpa check out a whale skeleton at Whaler’s Village

Chillin’



“Are you talkin’ to me?”



Photo by Avery King

Don’t worry, we didn’t put him down the slide

Kieron at the helm



Nap time by the pool

Finding treasure at the pirate ship





Checking email or playing Angry Birds?






The boys with Nana and Grandpa





Before we headed out for our “Date Night” at Roy’s

More fun at the pirate ship



Avery tried to create his own snorkel by sticking a shovel in his goggles






Whale Watcher


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