Our Hawaiian Getaway

Hawaii finally came...and with a blink of an eye, it's done and over with!! This year was filled with lots of adventure, food, sno-cones, tanning, golf, wild Uno, pouring rain, and fun family times. My parents are kind enough to let all of us kids and our spouses trek along to Hawaii every year with them and then they stay one more week to recoup from us!! It's the life! This is the last time until 2012 for my mom and dad, so we tried to make it as fun and relaxing as possible. We left Friday morning and couldn't wait to get there. Warning: TONS of pics ahead! I like to document it all!!!

After checking in, hitting Chili's (which is tradition) before we ate our own arms, and then hitting Safeway and Costco, we were settled.

Saturday we all lounged by the pool and then the boys headed out to golf. Then we hit Kolohe's for dinner that night. It's a little eating establishment that sits right above the beach...and granted they charge you an arm and a leg for a hot dog, but it's somewhat of a tradition too. Don't worry that this time there were signs posted on the beach saying "Jellyfish. Swim at your own risk."Awesome!! Someone must have gotten stung!

Sunday we hit up The Cheesecake Factory, which is also tradition, and hit Ala Moana Mall and the Waikiki strip. Oh and of course the Roxy store.

Monday was a big day. I was nominated as the activities planner since we normally just lounge. This year I planned an ATV ride on the north/east side of the island. The tour takes you through some of the scenes that are filmed in LOST, such as Hurley's golf course, Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, and more. Don't worry that on our way there I think a monsoon hit and I could barely see out my windshield....the partial view was also because of the crap car and it's windshield wipers. Anyways after pulling in to Kualoa Ranch, asking some dumb questions about getting wet, and convincing my mom after her five minute freak out of not going, we got on the ATV's and headed off in the soaking rain. It was actually beautiful and wouldn't have been such an adventure if we didn't get soaked. Thanks dad for the poncho's. Afterwards we cleaned up and headed to Outback for some dinner.

Tuesday we lounged more, played Uno, and went to a movie. Wednesday was also supposed to be a big day with a helicopter tour planned for us, but due to some maintenance problems we got bumped to Thursday, which ended up pouring rain, so we had to cancel all together! Huge Bummer! Maybe another year! But we did get awesome massages while the boys golfed again and hit the beach at the resort and some more Kolohe's later that day when they got back.

All in all it was a great trip! I look forward to it every year!! There is something about Hawaii, especially at Ko'Olina Resort that makes you forget about everything else. It was so relaxing and nice to just be with my hubby. There was no Ethan to worry about or chases after. That was thanks to my wonderful in-laws and aunt, who we couldn't of enjoyed this trip without! A huge thank you to you guys!! We love you and appreciate you so much! Thanks again mom and dad for an AWESOME trip! We love you and appreciate everything you do!!