My first Mother's Day

My first Mother's Day was spent with my two favorite people at my favorite place. Ella, Jim and I spent the weekend at Clear Lake enjoying the warm weather, the lake, and each other. There's not much to say other than it was the perfect Mother's Day.

Hawaii

Our Hawaii trip was 2 amazing weeks of pure relaxation and fun. Traveling with Ella was so great - she was so easy going - from her first airplane ride to the changing scenery to swimming in the pool, ocean, and putting her toes in the sand, Ella had a great time.

Our first 5 nights were spent at the Westin Resort & Spa at Kaanapali, Maui Trying out the pool for the first time Toes in the sand

Waiting with Grandma Marilyn for the Feast at Lele Luau to begin

It was then off to Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay for another 5 nights

Enjoying the view from our roomPlaying in the sand with papa
Going for a dip in the ocean with mamaFollowed by a dip in the pool with papa
Ella n Budda at the Lodge at Koele

Our last 4 nights were spent at Four Seasons Resort Wailea, Maui

More pool time with papa

Our Hawaiian vacation was perfect family time. Ella got to spend time with Grandma Marilyn, Aunt Laura, Uncle Mike and Pede as well as lots of quality mama and papa time.

See our pics for *lots* more Hawaii photos :)

Easter

Flying kites is a part of our Easter. This year the conditions were just right and both Michael's flew them high! We got to see Jim's cousins and all the kids got to go easter egg (read:present) hunting. The Easter Bunny was very good to Ella and we had a wonderful day with our family.