Hawaii

We had so much fun in Hawaii the past week. It was hard to come back!! We enjoyed the beach after Asher warmed up to the sand and water. The first day he wanted nothing to do with it and would only sit on my lap on a towel. After that he loved digging in the sand, riding the waves on the boogie board and just eating and relaxing. Asher definitely knows how to relax whether it was with a granola bar, a cookie, or a tropical drink. And no he will not share his lava flows or mango drinks!! We also went to the Polynesian Cultural Center one day. Asher loved it! He loves music and couldn't get enough of the Tongan drums or the Figi bamboo sticks. He also loved the show after the luau. He clapped at all the parts of the show if there were drums or fire! It is a long day there and we were so glad he loved it so much. We were also able to do a small hike up to Waimea falls, where Ryan and my dad swam to the waterfall. It was a gorgeous paved hike through a botanical garden and the kids loved it! Then we did a little boogie boarding at Waimea beach. Ryan was able to go deep sea fishing the first full day there as well with all the guys. They caught quite a few tuna, a mahi, and Ryan decided he needed to touch a shark while they were getting their bait! (Yes only my husband would think that was a good idea). Unfortunately, my parents luggage was lost and so was the dramamine so Ryan, Steve B. and Kason (who got it the worst) will never go without that again! Ryan also got some surfing in a few days and enjoyed just being out in the water. We did so many other things as well like the flea market, seeing the temple, getting Matsumotos shaved ices, the Dole plantation, shopping, relaxing and lots of eating at Ted's. We loved being able to spend such an awesome vacation with my family! We can't wait to go again!!