MAUI !!!! part 1

for two weeks we have been living it up in Maui ! Flew over here for my best friends wedding and also to catch up with family and friends. First time Zeric in a swimming pool and he loved it.

Ready for the pool and the sun. Our little water baby

Auntie Chelsea bought Z man a shark towel and Tutu got him the shark suit. He was so ready for this swimming thing ;)

Grandpa Dan got our little guy a set of golf clubs and it was perfect because the condos have a putting green. Zeric is being so spoiled and loving it !
He's also working on that swing of his and swim ;)

Grandpa Dan just letting Zeric drive us around the Island. The driving age here in Maui is 19 months old ;) so we only found it fare to let Dan the man teach Zeric ;)

A view from our condo... It's such an amazing place

One day Jameso and I went for a drive to check out some of the Island and we drove by a huge home made BBQ on the side of the road with the most AMAZING smell ! James and I had no choice but to pull over and check it out. Some Locals were making a local BBQ Chicken. Hulu Chicken and it was the MOST AMAZING chicken I have ever had ! As I have said before, James and I love trying new food from around the world. But it's another thing when you Travel and try the local foods. A vacation ... to leave your life behind and enjoy something new for a change !

Me , Chelsea and Shannon ! We are on a sunset cruise and also laying on a trampoline thing. can you see the water under us ? the water was an amazing deep blue color and the view of the Island was beautiful. The cruise was a great time to get the whole wedding party together... 18 people ;) and mingle, eat yummy food and have some drinks.

Captin Z ! He had a great time on the boat. But Dad had to take care of him because Mama was freaking out... still looking for my sea legs ;)

Robbie, brother and photographer and his hot girlfriend A.D. taking a moment to enjoy the sunset.

Captin Z just checking out the deck to make sure all if safe.

My first pedicure and not my last. Chelsea took all of her girls out to get pampered one morning. so much fun and such a great foot rub ! Here Shannon and I are catching up on the gossip and planning our next move to the hair salon...

Th bride to be and mother of the bride !

Sunset from our condo

We put the baby seat in the Jeep and drove. Zeric loved this car, he can see everything. Right here , he is giving Auntie Shannon thumbs up.

Me, Tutu (Diane) and Shannon at the pot luck dinner. Every family had to bring a dish of their favorite. It was a feast for kings and queens. some of the most amazing home cooked food.

Diane, me and Dan !

Shannon, Chelsea (bride) and me. This has been such a special trip so far. Catching up with my closest friends who I have called family for years, Seeing and eating new things and Playing with our little boy in another part of the world. I don't want it to end ! :(

Playing at the Park

Zeric has Nan wrapped around her finger and they both love it. Zeric just loves going over to Nan and Gramps house. When ever we drive into the driveway Zeirc starts screaming with joy and clapping. He knows what room to go to for his toys and what chairs we hide the toys behind. But we think his favorite thing to do, is cooking with Nan and Gramps.

Just checking to see is the car is good to go

Zeric is crying in this picture because he can't ride on the bike he's looking at. It's too big for him, but he thinks that's not a problem. James just trying to explain why he needs to grow an extra foot or two before he can ride that alone.

Zeric and I on our way to the Park, He had to hold the ball... help from me was a big NO NO ;)

Making his way up to the slide all by himself ! such a big boy now

He had so much fun on the swings, he kept going back for more. I took so many pictures and I tried to pick only a few to put on here. But .....

This picture is blurry, I know. But I just love his Laugh and to catch a little in a picture makes me happy.

Once again, you can see the importance of having a ball

A Real Football game ;) Rugby

The Rugby !! This sport is so insane ! I'm sorry America, but this sport walks all over Gridiron. No pads, NO helmets, No odd chanting of numbers and best of all. They play for 80 mins with one break in between. No stopping every 5 seconds for a 2 mins break. They only time they stop a game is if the injured man is in the way of a play.
The only thing they don't have down is the Cheer leading, I'm not a big fan of cheer leading myself, but watching the girls at these games, makes me miss high school cheer leading. They wear no cloths and huge stripper boots and all they do is little hip shakes and hold pom poms. Not much cheering. So If they took American entertainment and put it together with Rugby, it would be the most Epic game ;) ha ha

Z- Man is just checking out all the people getting pumped up...

Dad teaching his son about the game

I'm not sure, but I think Zeric is getting the hang of this game ;)

Our local rugby team is the Newcastle Knights... I think that's what the dude on the horse is ;)

Zeric just making sure he has at least 15 seats to himself

Some of the Games Entertainment, The local Aboriginal tribe did a dance on the field for good luck i think. It was so cool to see an Aboriginal dance in person. They had sticks and boomerangs and a didgeridoo.

Mama and Z-Man

Zeric was so scared of this guy, I have never seen him cry so hard over a dude. He liked Santa Clause !! ha ha ha

One last try to get a picture. Over all the game was so much fun, but we only made it into the second half and had to take off. Zeric was starting to get scared of the men sitting behind us. so far Zeric's sport is HOCKEY ! ha ha ;)

the frst part of August

James was so nice to spend time on a home made dessert. He made a three layered Chocolate Terrine. So insanely Rich and full of flavor and James still made a home made raspberry fruit sauce. It was so rich we could not finish it ourselves, So we had Jameso's Mum and Dad come over.... Aunty Chook too. We love having friends and family over for something home made.

I say Smile and Zeric pulls this face. It cracks us up so much, but we still love it oh so much. Aunty Chook and Zeric in Civic park, just after lunch. This is one of Zeric's favorite places to go. There's always kids running around and Nan's work is right there too! and is also across the street from our favorite Cafe !

Who wants to be like Dad ?

SMILE ! ha ha ha

Z-Mans first bubble bath ! He loves loves loves the bath.
When he finishes dinner, he will stand up and do the sign for Bath and try to say it too, "Ba Ba Bath" Did I mention he loves to brush his teeth ?

Dad and Zeric after a day full of cleaning and laundry.... ZZZZZZ is what James is thinking ;)

Welcome to my castle, the rules are....

Gramps and Zeric

Gramps was making sure Zeric didn't need some goggles ;)