Leprechauns!

They do silly stuff, Just ask Riley! We spent the morning at the Balboa Bay Club swimming with his Cousins Trey and Colton. We had a traditional Irish Lunch with Corned beef and cabbage and Irish Stew. When we got home we found a Leprechaun had broken into our house! He Pee'd in our toilets (Riley was really upset that he didn't flush haha), when we went into his room his bed was in disarray, dresser drawers opened with clothes hanging out and toys everywhere! He was bumbed, helped me make the bed and clean up his room. But, as we cleaned up Riley was really happy the Leprechaun left Gold chocolate coins behind! We spent the rest of the evening looking for Mr Leprechaun and more chocolate!  Finally, (After 2 hours of talking about the leprechaun and trying to find him) I opened the front the door and I told Riley, oh man the Leprechaun just ran away!!!! He looked at me with HUGE eyes and said "OH NO MOM, he's going to AVENS HOUSE!!!! (Aven is his cousin who lives across the street). SO Aven, we hope you find him but I have a feeling he will be back next year! 

This one is for YOU Auntie Lou!

If it wasn't for my sister I wouldn't have had all these awesome pictures to post! She captured our trip on film (and video) and I will be forever grateful. It wasn't our intention for her to be our "trip Photographer" but as you can see I am sure glad she was!

Here are some more pictures that she took. Love You Lou! (Obviously I took the ones of her).

Although you can see Riley's face, he was NOT happy about being put on the paddle board. (Linds if this picture looks different then you remember its because I cropped myself out of it! haha)

Daddy's girl

Talk about LOVE...

Nobody can coax a smile out of Sidney like her Daddy...Unless its her brother Riley!!!

Date Night!!!!

Thanks to Aunti Lou for watching the kids so Paul and I could have a "date night". It was our first "official date" since Sidney has been born and it was perfect! We enjoyed an amazing sunset and dinner at the Canoe House at The Mauna Lani. Our Date night happened to be Bill and Lynn's as well. As we were taking pictures they were leaving which made for perfect timing for a group picture :)

Little Buddies

We love spending time with the Johnson family when we visit Hawaii. Paul and Tucker have know each other since high school, and Lisa and I have become great friends. It's always a nice bonus when your friends kids and your kids get along and Riley and Tiana have become great buddies! Swimming in the pond, playing on the beach, chasing each other around the yard, coloring, painting, eating, watching movies, playing games on the iPhone, and hiding in the closet together! These 2 are so fun to watch

A dinner date at Tiana's house playing iPhone games before dinner

Tiana's little brother Stone and Sidney are sure to be buddies just like their brother and sister!

After diner at The Blue Dragon. This place was so cool, it had a buffet style dinner and we watched the Wizard Of Oz on an outdoor movie screen, it was such a fun night!

We found these 2 hiding in the closet so many times, it was their favorite game, all very innocent of course :)

You would find us sitting here for breakfast and lunch and all throughout the day, this patio is like Home Base!

Water Balloon Fight!!!!

This day deserves its own post because these kids are so dang cute! Thanks Auntie Lou for the awesome pictures, water balloon fights are the best!

Island Hotels

There are so many beautiful hotels on the Kohala coast. We love to take advantage of their beautiful beaches and ammenities. It was even more fun this time because Auntie Lou was here, so we really explored more of they all had to offer!

The Mauna Kea is such a beautiful resort and has one of the best white sand beaches. Unfortunately the day we went Riley wasn't interested in getting near the water, he wanted to go back to Papa's pond. We did our best to enjoy the surroundings but Riley wasn't having it and was happy just lounging in the chair.

Riley eventually changed into his trunks and rash guard, but still wasn't interested in going in the water...

If you have kids and are going to the Kona side of the big Island The Hilton Waikoloa Village is the perfect place! There is so much to do and see. Water slides, Dolphins, a tram the takes you to and from your hotel room or you can take a boat! The property is gorgeous, and there is lots of art and shopping!

Auntie Lou holding a Parrot!

This is the Water fall at the Hilton, its so beautiful! But as you can see Riley isn't a fan, he would say "its to loud Mom"! haha such a funny kid.