…as I laid in a giant pineapple in the middle of the pool, at my favorite place on Maui I couldn’t help but laugh at the fact that I had an almost 6 month old sitting on my belly “splashing” away. I looked up and smiled at Colt, we had done it, we were parents, mom and dad respectably, going on 6 months and we were not only “surviving it” we were having the time of our lives. It was in that moment that I realized two things 1). We were a family and 2). How easy we had transitioned from us two (and Kailea) to us three (and Kailea) without even really trying. Life hadn’t stopped or even slowed down it just keep charging full speed ahead and here we were. 

It was a surreal and exciting moment a “heck yes” we are doing it moment. A moment that takes your breath away because you are so happy and so grateful that you almost have to pinch yourself to really believe it. These past 6 months with Cash have been some of the best days of our lives but I can confidently say that the last 72 hours spent this past weekend as a family of three was hands down the best time yet. 

Cash is at such a fun stage and we are eating up every moment of “firsts” with him! I wish I could just freeze time and keep hitting rewind to watch it all over and over again until my heart bursts because it can’t take anymore, but since I can’t I guess I’ll just jot it all down here to freeze the memories and come back anytime I feel nostalgic or need a minute of peace.

I never imagined this next chapter for us would be even better than our first but life has a funny way of surprising you and having a child brings a whole new world of magic to everyday things. Watching Cash experience new things for the first time is like being a kid all over again only this time you get to really remember it and do it your way. Parenting is a blast and we are so thankful for a happy, healthy, easy-going baby boy! 

Checking in to the Grand Wailea on a Friday was such a special treat, it meant we had a whole extra 24 hours of fun, sun and relaxation! 

This was Cash’s third trip to the Grand, (can you say spoiled) but what a difference 6 months makes! 

Here are some of our first photos at the Grand Wailea with Cash at 3 weeks old! 

And then photos from this past weekend at 5 months & 3 weeks old. 

It was a weekend of so many fun “firsts” including his first time loving the pools and going under water! 

His first underwater dunk came on Saturday June 11, 2016! He did so great and only cried for maybe 20 seconds when Colt came back up and then he went right back to splashing and playing like nothing had happened. He is proving to be such a water baby and we couldn’t be more happy! 

After some family play time on Saturday we were also lucky enough to get some adult time in while Aunty Anu hung out with Cash and Kai. It was really fun to have some grown up “us” time to act like big kids – LOL! 

That night we were also treated by my father in law to a nice dinner for my birthday. We went to Duo for some steaks and while we were dining we gave Cash his very first food experience — Molokai purple sweet potatoes! As you can see he loved them which made losing his virgin gut a little easier on me (wahhhhh) 

First food experience on Saturday June 11, 2016 at Four Seasons Duo restaurant. 5 months & 3 weeks old. It was certainly a day and night to remember!

We wrapped up the weekend with a lazy Sunday at the pool floating and sliding and napping in the shade. Papa even came out to play which made it extra special! 


Cash also got his hands on his second taste of Maui — earths candy! I’m pretty sure he’s going to be a food monster! 

As we left the Grand Wailea on Sunday evening I was overwhelmed with feelings of love, happiness and gratitude. To be able to raise our son on this beautiful island that we get to call home is almost to good to be true and we feel so very blessed. 

Until next time remember happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You have to fight for it, strive for it & insist upon it. You also must participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters…” 

xoxo