Not because I want to evoke some major pangs of jealousy or anything, but I thought I’d share some photos (ok, a lot of photos, sorry!) of our Hawaiian vacation, along with a review of the most beautiful resort I’ve seen.
I have been to Hawaii a total of three times, and each time it’s more beautiful.
This time we stayed at the gorgeous Disney Aulani Resort.
This place is seriously amazing. It’s not just another “hotel”, It’s full of true Disney storytelling magic.
There is a small, man-made cove that is semi-private (there are no private beaches in Hawaii).
They have an amazing water play area that my kids thoroughly enjoyed, especially the water slide and the lazy river!
I got lots of great pictures of my kids.
One day we drove a half hour from the resort and spent an afternoon in Waikiki.
Here’s Cooper right before he was knocked over by a wave that soaked his clothes (of course we didn’t plan for the actual beach, so no towels, and no change of clothes. Oops).
My favorite adventure was a dolphin watch. It was also Cooper’s first boat ride.
We saw lots of dolphins, including this little guy with a big owie on his side. 🙁
We also made the hike to Waimea Falls. It was quite humid, but a beautiful walk.
We took a few family pictures too.
Being that Aulani is a Disney resort, there were a few Disney characters that were also “on vacation.”
As you can see, they were pretty thrilled to see Mickey.
We enjoyed our favorite treat: Hawaiian Shaved Ice!
And finally, a couple of sunset shots…well, after-shots. Unfortunately I always forgot until it was too late.
Still beautiful, nonetheless.
The kids did fabulous on the airplane, which I was worried about. The hardest part has been the return to civilization!
Thank you to Kristen, Rhonda, and Tanya for guest posting for me during my vacation. I’ll be back to normal soon, I promise!
Don’t forget, Reclaimed Bliss launches this Wednesday, September 5!!!
I was out to look at this resort area before it opened, they were still putting in the lagoons. I really want to stay there, jealous! I keep trying to talk my husband into it, but he says it is too far from Waikiki and we would have to drive to everything. True or not?
what beautiful pictures Kristin. Looks like you had a lovely trip with your darling children.
Looks like you had a fabulous vacation, the kids look sooooo adorable! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Beautiful vacation with the kids. Isn’t Hawaii breath taking? My nextdoor neighbors daughter is in Grad school there-started 2 weeks ago. I want to go back to school just to go there! I love Mickey and Minnie!
Linda in Illinois
Welcome back! And thanks for sharing. I love vacation posts. It makes me feel like I was there! Too cute.
I LOVE all of your pictures! It looks like you had such a fun time with your sweet kiddos. What a cool mom to take them to Hawaii!
Take me with you next time- please! 🙂
So beautiful and so much fun- I loved all the photos!
It looks like it was an amazing vacation! I would love to take my kiddos to that resort. I always have such a hard time too adjusting back to reality when we return from vacation! 🙂
Now That looks like a vacation. My vacations always Involves visiting families and sleeping on floors.
Your photos look great, Kristin! That resort looks beautiful and a lot of fun. Love the pictures of your kids. They look like they had a blast. Megan