Maui

I was really excited for Maui.  In fact, before the trip happened, I was sure Maui was going to be my favorite island.  We woke up and it had been raining all night and was still sprinkling a little but that just meant there were rainbows to look at.  It was very pretty.  

We got our swim suits on and headed out to take the Road to Hana.  

We rented a jeep and I had visions of riding down the coastline with the top off enjoying the views and stopping along the way to do some of the neat hikes and so forth.  I had read the road was windy and slow but beautiful and worth the drive.  

The rain ruined my "topless" vision.  It was just too rainy to take the top off.  The road was extremely narrow and twisty.  It was actually not pleasant at all.  

We were very excited to see the first stop and even though it was still sprinkling a little we got out and explored. 

We got to the first waterfall and there were some kids jumping in the water.  Scott and I decided we might as well jump with them.  

The water was cold but not too bad.  

It was a fun experience. 

Then we waded through some more water to get to another waterfall.  

It was a very fun stop and definitely the highlight of the day.  We got back in the jeep but it wasn't too long before everyone in the car was very car sick.  We didn't even make it half way to Hana before we turned around and went back to the boat.  It was not at all how I thought it would be.  

The next day in Maui started with a GORGEOUS sunrise and I was hoping that meant it was going to be a better day.  

We had planned a trip out to Molokini Crater and Turtle town to do some snorkling. 

The sun was out but it was extremely windy.  

The captain of the boat informed us that the high winds were keeping us from making it out to the crater, but that he would take us to another spot to snorkel instead.  Bummer.  :(  We did see a few humpback whales while we were out on the ocean and the crew of the Catamaran were super nice and had a great bbq of hamburgers they cooked up for us.  All in all it was a fun little trip, but still not at all what I was expecting and a little disappointing.  

However, the scenery was still beautiful and Curtis and the Keller's make anything fun.  

We still had a blast. 

I seriously love J!!!

It was a fun day.

Scott is like my big brother.  I'm going to get sentimental for a second...he came into my life just when I needed him most.  He has helped me a lot with my family and at work.  He is a great example, friend, and person.  I am thankful everyday that I get to work with him and that he introduced me to his wife Janina.  She has also filled a hole in my heart.  She is one of the most unselfish people I know and I love her dearly.  She makes me want to be a better mom and wife and always inspires me to be better and do more.   I was really glad to have them in Hawaii with us.