Sunday, May 18, 2008

Mahalo Maui!

First, Ben finally graduated with his MBA! We are just so excited to have a normal family life, and we have been enjoying every minute of it this week. For Ben's graduation, his parents took us to Hawaii and totally spoiled us! We had such a blast! Here are some photos:

Here we are at a Luau. Yes, I bought the way touristy hawaiian dress and wore it to the luau. Me and hundreds of other women that went. Its just part of the experience right!


Here's the Liam miaster being crazy in the pool. He loved splashing and laughing and getting water all over his face. He hated the ocean and the sand. I think the ocean was so big it overwhelmed him. And the sand, well, he kept rubbing it in his eyes. Not so fun for little babies.


Ben is so funny. He would not go tanning before we went because he had too much going on with finals. So he had to lather up with sunscreen to protect his white body. One day when we went out snorkling he decided to leave off the sunscreen for a little while, and he turned from man to lobster in 20 minutes! I was crying laughing! We got out of the water and he was bright red. But the front of his body is whiter now than when we left!




Just hanging out getting some lunch. The condo we stayed in was a dream come true for Liam because the living room had tile. He loves tile -- everything bounces!




Back home just being silly!

Top 10 Favorite things about our Hawaii vacation:

10. Not ever getting ready. Living in a bun, a swim suit, and stretchy gauchos.
9. Reading and finishing such a great book - The Secret Life of Bees.
8. Shopping.
7. Coral jewelry.
6. Volleyball on the beach.
5. Horseback riding.
4. Snorkling, swimming, and boogie boards.
3. Hello! Sun, sand and salt water! There's no better combo for a sweet vacation.
2. Sleeping in while my in-laws got up with Liam (I said we were spoiled!)
1. Spending the whole week with Ben and Liam!

9 comments:

AngiDe said...

Wow!!! Looks like you guys had an amazing trip! I can't get over how adorable Liam is! He is so blonde and cute! Boy we miss you guys!
Congrat's on getting the MBA, and the a new house! Glad to see things are going well for you guys!
Lots of love from us in Michigan!

K Lovell said...

You are alive!!! Looks like tons of fun. We still miss you over here in the Pioneer Ward, we finally got a new Elders Quorum pres today. I guess Bens shoes were just too big to fill. Hope you are all happy and doing well.

Anonymous said...

I'm so JEALOUS!!! Maybe next time we should go to Hawaii together...that would be so fun!!! You're so dang cute...and so is that little Liam. Can't wait to hang out with you soon!

Elizabeth said...

I think Liam is more tan than I am! I am glad you guys had so much fun!

Shay said...

Okay I totally wish I went with you guys! I have never been to hawii and i am dying to go. And thanks for FINALLY posting! I checked like every day to see if you had posted yet.

lots of love Shayla SMoot

Coleen Ure said...

Gaby you finally posted!!! Wahoo!! I was pleasantly surprised when I saw on google reader a new post from you. You look so cute in your luau dress. I'm glad you guys had a blast! Poor ben, we got fried on our backs when we went snorkeling too! Love you guys, I hope you're having a great summer!

Kendal and Kendra said...

oh wow- we are jealous! WE just went on vacation and we needed some inlaws with us to take Kristin! WE loved the trip- but were so tired when we got home! We needed another vacation just to catch up! We would love to see you guys soon! Let's get together!

Angelica's Family Adventures said...

You looked like you had a blast! Congrats on the MBA that's awesome! Someday, maybe Jeff will take me to Hawaii! ;)
I have to add that its good to hear that you're alive! We all need to get together or us girls need to do lunch!

Jamie Lynn said...

Gabs - looks so fun. You look awesome and Liam is adorable! I am in Utah for the whole summer and my last day of work is next Friday. We need to get together for a playdate!