Big Girl on the ladder!

Look at me mommy! I can climb! Thank you Grandma Jane for the outfit, I finally fit it! Adorable!

Hana in very few pictures

We finally went camping again, just the three of us. But, unfortunately, all batteries in all cameras died simultaneously.. It was a beautiful weekend. Hana was as glorious as always, the tourist as annoying. In what state does yield mean stop? They were all from there anyhow. But once the tent was pitched and the chicken kebabs on the bbq, we quickly forgot all about the loooooong drive. A rainbow appeared and seemed to end just off the shore. The night fell and we had a cosy story time in the tent. Ella had a hard time finding a comfortable spot to sleep, so she was all over the place, making it hard for the rest of us to sleep. Mommy's ear was hurting from yet another ear infection, so no swimming for her. After breakfast, we hiked to the seven sacred pools, where the water looked very inviting. But only Daddy jumped in. After packing up like pros, with Ellie napping in the shade, we headed to Hamoa for some beach time. No for those of you who haven't been lucky enough to visit Hamoa, let me tell you, it is the most amazing beach! The sand is black/grey and the water a crystal clear turqoise. Daddy hit the waves while us girls played in the shorebreak. The hours went by and soon we had to start the long journey back to reality, if reluctantly.

Playdate with Ocean

So you might think that Ella only ever plays with Walter, but she actually has more friends. Ocean is half Swedish just like Ella and also a bit younger, but they play nicely together nevertheless. Here they are making sweet music!

Tailgate party and more..

 Try before you buy at Barney's

 Practicing the surf stance on the slide

 I'm a big girl now, I can go by myself!

 Tailgate with Walter!

Not too much to report other than that the wheels on the car are now aligned, or supposedly so 'cause it's still pulling slightly to the right. We killed the time it took at Barnes & Noble and then went to the beach. The next day we went back to Giggle Hill and Ella was thrilled! She barely had time for our picnic lunch before she started climbing, swinging and sliding. It was rather hot and sticky, even up there so we went back down to pick up Walter and his parents to go to the beach again. Both babies fell asleep on the way, so when they woke up, we had an impromptu tailgate party instead. Good times!

And we're back in Maui..

For a while there I got spoilt with a wireless network and I could do everything from the iPad. Well, the kind neighbor who offered me to use his network was also kind enough to revoke it, hence the lack of updates here..
Anywho, here are a few pics from the past couple of weeks that we've been back..

 Swinging!

On her way to the big slide 

 the one and only time she will wear crocs..

 Climbing a tree at Baldwin Beach

 Sharing bottles with her darling

Bathing feet at the wishing fountain .

A few pics from the trip

We are safe and sound back home. Kel. Is at work already and Ella and mommy are unpacking. We miss our vacation already and are sad that it over so soon.

Almost there...

Cheers from the Marriott suites at o'hare, where Ellie was busy reading the room service menu in a little nook she found.