Kona Hawaii

Our friends Jer and Elise invited us on a vacay to Kona with them and we couldn't refuse.  We had never been to the Big Island before, but this was definitely one of our favorite vacations.  We saw a lot of beaches, waterfalls and beautiful plants.  It was the fastest 8 days.  We had our work cut out for us with three kids ages 3, 2 & 1!  Everywhere we went we were quite the sight...all those little girls and Elise and I both being pregnant.

 Elise made these cute little backpacks for the girls and we filled them with goodies for the flights.

 We shared a minivan and stuffed the three car seats in the back so we could sit by each other.

 We stayed at Elises dads house.  He has an amazing house and they were so nice to let us stay.  I would love to wake up to this yard everyday and views of the ocean.

The girls loved the sand and water, it made for some great babysitting.  I was able to read a lot and relax. 

 Not sure why but Nelly loved to rub loads of sand it her hair. 

 

 Maggie and her daddy playing

 The boys played the whole time and were fully entertained with snorkeling, spear fishing, skimboarding and bodyboarding.

These little girls had so much fun together.

 

 Jer, Jovie & Elise eating at Kens.  Very handy that they have been several times and were our awesome tour guides.

 Playing at the black sand beach

 

 

 

So sad to leave and come home to snow.