Spring Break 2015 - Hawaii

The planning of the trip was a year in the making.  In February 2014 a family friend messaged me and asked if we would like to plan a trip to Hawaii with her family for spring break.  After a few weeks we decided that it was a go.

Of course I had to give my kiddos leis.  It was a great feeling for me to do this for them.

All of our slippers outside our rented house.

One of the stops on the way up to Haleakala 

Lunch stop at our favorite restaurant, Aloha Mixed Plate

Downtown Lahaina 

Probably shouldn't be sitting on one of the oldest Banyan trees

Mike got to play a round of golf while we hung out at the beach

The boys had a blast at the beach - it was a little chilly tho.

Lauren and her friend Rachel at the Luau

One of the many sunsets we saw.  This one was taken from the Luau

The Duke statue and the boys on Waikiki beach

One of many stops for Shave Ice.  This is my favorite one on the North Shore of Oahu

Had to stop and check out the ukulele's  in Haliewa 

Looking for shells on Waikiki beach

Lauren and Mike went out for sushi one night.  Lauren tried quail egg on her sushi...ewwwww

The boat shuttle to the Arizona was closed this day due to heavy winds.  So we made the best of it and checked out the museum. 

Got to see my good friend Connie - it's been 13 year since I saw her!

Of course, you gotta check out the Pali Lookout!

What an awesome time was had by all.  The boys keep saying that they want to go back to Hawaii tomorrow.  If only it was that easy..and cheap!