Aloha!!

I know I know I kind of suck at keeping this thing updated! We've been home for over a month and I'm just now getting it updated. It's not an excuse but our computer is extremely slow and getting the photos uploaded and the videos are another story.

We left for Maui on Halloween so we carved our pumpkin in advance as it was the first time for Hudson to really get involved. He was a little stand offish at first and didn't want to get his hands in there but near the end he just had to get a feel. The day before Halloween we dressed Hudson up and took him to a few friends and family in Millet so he didn't completely miss out. We also dressed him up for the trip to the airport which was a little inconvenient for diaper changes but we made it to Vancouver and then it had to come off. Hudson did very well on the flights both there and home with a little help from our new friend Gravol. There was just too much going on for him to settle down on his own. From Vancouver to Maui we were at the very back of the plane near the kitchen and bathroom which was very high traffic.

We had a fabulous time in Maui of course it's beautiful and the weather is fabulous even if it rains. Our condo was 4 meters from our own private beach and we had a pool as well which was nice and calm for Hudson. The ocean can be a little wild at times.

Hudson never really adjusted to the time change so we were up every morning at 6:30 to start the day. The sun was shining and enjoyed as much as we could.

Carving pumpkins before we left

Hudson helping Mommy draw on the face

Eating a cookie Hudson got from Uncle Jeff while trick or treating. It was covered with black icing.

First plane ride.

Hanging out on our lanai

Checking out the ocean with Daddy

Enjoying some delicious fruit.

Our second day there we decided to take the Road to Hana drive, which I would never recommend with small children. It's scenic drive where you are supposed to stop and enjoy the scenery and take hikes to waterfalls but with a sleepy baby you just can't do that. The 7 of us all went together and were squished in the van, Hudson slept most of the way except for the part where he woke up and puked from all the twists and turns in the road.
This is a picture at our 1 stop along the way.

This is at the end at the Hana beach with black sand. We're getting some fresh air before we have to pile back in the van and take the long trek back.

Jason and Hudson on this very rough beach. We're told by standers to get off. Apparently if a beach doesn't have footprints on it it's a good sign to stay off.

Hanging in the pool. It looks like he likes the dingy but he wasn't a big fan.

A day at the aquarium

Petting the starfish

Family picture

Beach time.

Hudson loved the sand and the water.

We went to a luau in Lahaina and it was fabulous. Good entertainment, good veiw, OK food, and Excellent drinks.

This is supper

Hudson liked the pretty girls.

So did Daddy

Mmmm

Jay and I took a snorkeling trip to Molokini with Lisa and Kyle. We saw lots of fish but only like 3 different kinds. Jay did a lot of snorkeling, every beach we went to he would go out. We got another day that we got to go out together that we went to this bay on the north shore that we spotted on our travels earlier. When we saw it from the road there was a pod of dolphins swimming with the snorkelers so it was a must see. But we didn't see any dolphins but we saw loads of different fish, turtles, and a sting ray. It was unbelievable!

Loving the Baby Beach

Checking out the water with Mommy. It was pretty calm so he could almost go in without being held on to but not quite.

Baby Beach with Daddy.

 Picking up the locals. He played with this little girl for quite a while. It was so cute.

 We took the drive to the top of the volcano. It was a twisty ride too but we thought much more beautiful and not as long. It was a little chilly on the top thus the sweathers.

 We went to the Big Beach on the south shore and the water was way to rough for Hudson. Jason and Kyle were boogie boarding and Hudson wanted to try too. Dad pulled him around for quite a while he loved it.

 Our trip to the lava fields.

This is also pretty cool

 We stopped for a drink and a diaper change at the Hard Rock Cafe

 Keeping warm after getting out of the pool

Family shot before we left the condo at 12. Our flight wasn't until 11:30pm it was a long day! And Hudson was wired by the time we got on the plane I thought it was going to be a struggle. He was screaming and whinning because he wanted down to walk around. I was ready to cry and then before the plane was passed out he was fast asleep and slept all the way to Vancouver and then Van to Edmonton. I was a pretty lucky girl. :)