• Adventures

    Cascade Springs Fall Leaves

    We got out on this family friendly hike on the Alpine loop with our BFFs the Dunns for some fresh air and breathtaking autumn scenery. It’s a popular spot and a little bit…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Devil’s Punchbowl Hike

    Jer and I have fond memories of hiking Devil’s Punchbowl as kids in California. I remember going on an elementary school field trip and feeling like it was an extraordinary place because ladybugs…

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    Maui Day 7: Aloha Oe

    Sunday we went to church, slept the day away, and watched a couple of movies while eating chimichangas and English muffins. If I could do the trip over again, I’d spread this relaxation…

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    Maui Day 6: Ahihi Kinau Snorkeling

    Either our GoPro skills improved over our vacation, or there were just too many amazing photos on this snorkel trip! These were taken at a very special place near Makena, called the Ahihi-Kinau Natural…

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    Maui Day 4: Turtle Time

    We missed turtles since there weren’t any while snorkeling at Molokini Crater yesterday, so today’s mission was to spot turtles! Turns out where we were staying in Wailea, there were lots of beaches…

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    Maui Day 2: Molokini

    Maui has water activities for everyone! We loved snorkeling in Maui every day we could—it’s super fun and cheap! We found that each snorkel spot had its own special features and types of…

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    Maui Day 1: Arrival

    Getting to Maui was an adventure for us! The ideal time for our flights, hotels, and weather was going to be between May and June which happened to be really close to when school ended—actually…