I am officially in mourning as I take down Christmas around our house. We had such a beautiful December spent doing the things that we love and really just enjoying Maui.
I am so grateful that we were both able to get Christmas and New Years off and that I had some extra afternoon down time since my elementary schools were all on break and my office work was light with my father in law on vacation. He went on holiday for the holiday so Colt and I stayed on Maui this year so we could handle biz (literally).
December was mellow and fun and we enjoyed it and each other very much….
We got our tree on black Friday. It was another perfect pick and I’ve enjoyed having it up very much. The smell, the beauty. It’s still up as I type I am just looking at it and wishing it didn’t have to come down (ever)…
Once the tree was up we had our typical Christmas card photo-shoot (thanks Anu) and as you can see it’s not Colt or Kai’s favorite part of the holiday but I love it.
A Stew’s Christmas 2013!
We spent a lot of time playing at the beach working on our tans. I think we went to the beach more in the last 2 weeks than we did in the entire year of 2013 but hey better late than never!
We also spent a night at the Grand (Colt and Joe) surprised Anu and I and of course it was awesome!
We spent our Christmas Eve at the beach, went to the candlelight service at church and then Anu and Joe had us over for a really nice chicken dinner.
Christmas Day Colt made a big breakfast buffet just for the two of us and we relaxed, ate and exchanged gifts while enjoying the morning.
This was Colt’s favorite gift (it was $3.50) a koozie that says “Drop Shaka’s not Bombs,” it has also become his 2014 motto.Â
Later that evening we went to Anu’s parents house and had a wonderful dinner and played games. We of course missed both of our families very much but we are so blessed and grateful for our Maui Ohana.
6 days into January and my head is still floating in beautiful memories of December. It was a good year, a year of transition!
We are both really looking forward to an exciting and adventurous 2014!
Chasing the Maui Son ✨ 
As always, enjoyed the blog and sharings! I feel your “sadness” in the lack of Christmas decor. I’m slooooowly taking everything down and already missing the Christmas cards… today I made a promise that I would take down our tree. A hui hou. 🙂
Sounds like despite being a quieter Christmas, was still filled with great aloha. Here’s to a fabulous 2014 and adventures ahead! Btw, had to hold off signing up for Color Run as spoke with hubby and kinda maxed out on funds due to Iceland, but maybe by the time we get back?! 🙂 Even if it’s higher. If not, can always come and cheer you on and hug ya at the finish line! 🙂
Have a super duper cozy Maui day and let’s get together soon!
Love and aloha,
Caroline
***your posts always brighten my day 🙂
Thank you Caroline you truly always brighten my day. I am really looking forward to an amazing 2014 and I hope that it includes more of YOU in my life. Thank you for your support, inspiration and love. Here’s to another week of making it count! xoxo