We rented a house right on the beach for the beginning of the week and enjoyed a lot of beach and sun. It was the perfect size for the three of us and let Preston and I sit on the lanai while Callie slept. We woke up to the sound of the waves and fell asleep to them too. Although Callie decided that 5:30 was a great time to wake up everyday, Preston and I embraced it and we spent our mornings walking on the beach looking for shells and turtles.
The second part of the week, we went and stayed with Pat and Kristy (long time college friends) in their new beautiful home. Callie loved it there because there was SO much space to run around and she could jump in the pool anytime she wanted (as long as she could talk someone into going with her)! We ate some amazing food with them - I think I ate more calories in the last few days than I have in the whole last year - but it was SO worth it!
Overall, an amazing family vacation!
This was our backyard! It was perfect because we could spend the mornings and afternoons on the beach and not worry about lugging things around.
Callie surprised us - for never having swam/seen an ocean before, we expected her to be scared of the waves but she LOVED them! All we heard was giggles and saw her jumping and dancing in the waves.
Much digging happened - not sure who had more fun, Callie or us
Digging a huge hole - big enough to fit in
MUCH time was spent being naked or just in a swim diaper. I think we only used three diapers every day - one in the morning, one for naps, and one for bed.
We only did 2 real "tourist" things. We went to a luau (which Callie loved) and we went to a public nature reserve.
We spent a couple days on the beach in front of our place but then headed out for some variety. One of the places that was recommended was the tide pools. They were amazing! When the tide was out, we saw crabs, fish, sea cucumbers, and sea stars (none of which Callie was willing to touch). This place was awesome for kids because it created natural wave free pools that kids could swim in! The pools were deep and big enough that Callie could actually swim around in. Callie loved it!
Exploring the tide pools
Popsicle time!
The nature reserve was amazing! I think it was my favorite place. It was by far, the busiest beach but so worth it. It was in a cove and had spectacular snorkeling. It was wave free for Callie and she was so excited to see the fish! Look closely, there is Preston and Callie way out there swimming.
Snuggles with Pat and Kristy.
1. Don't expect someone to sleep on the plane just because it is an overnight flight - when Preston and I finally gave up trying to get her to sleep it was a great ride. Everyone was extremely exhausted when we got there! Sorry Alaska airlines flight 835!
2. Sand can literally get into EVERY crack and crevice on the body - I think we might be finding sand for the next week or so.
3. Spending the morning at the beach is VERY exhausting for Callie - I have never seen her fall asleep so hard or so fast! It was fabulous - ha!
4. ALWAYS ask if there is AC in the house you are renting!
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