Puts a Smile on My Face

In just over a week we are off to Maui, Hawaii for a couple of weeks. I absolutely cannot WAIT! I feel VERY, EXTREMELY blessed to have been able to enjoy this wonderful dream vacation more than once in a lifetime. It truly is something I thank God for. The opportunity to see Hawaii has not been one I've taken for granted. I also can't wait to see what James will think of it. He is at a really great travelling age this year, although he is a veteran traveller - having made the trip to Maui when he was just 5 weeks old (see photo below).


So besides just getting away from it all with the family that I adore, here are just a few highlights of things I am looking forward to on our trip (in very random order)...

Shopping in White/Black - one of my favourite stores.

Café Ciao - a little deli in our Hotel, the best place to get a delicious salad or wrap for lunch. Nevermind the drink selection, snacks, and fun kitchen gadgets and doo-dads.

The Shops at Wailea - the outdoor mall!

Our wonderfully luxurious room!

The pool - especially when it's lit up at night.

Louis Vuitton - it's always nice to browse, and stare in awe at the prices people are willing to pay for a name on a purse (which I totally would if I could).

Lappert's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop - need I say more?! Just think: homemade-tasting coconut pineapple ice cream in a waffle cone.

The Hotel - it's beautiful!

Macadamia nut crusted Mahi Mahi (fish) at Roy's Restaurant. YUMMY!

Polo Beach

The bathroom in the Hotel - it's so grand, it makes me feel famous.

And last, but certainly not least, the chocolate soufflé at Roy's Restaurant. There is nothing to compare it to... Heaven maybe?!