Background story…My 83 year old grandmother spent the past year in Boston with my mom. They were living in different countries and have been apart for almost 30 years. It was a wonderful time for them to catch up. When it was almost time for grand to go home, we decided to have a family vacation in Hawaii to make it memorable. My aunt and uncle flew in from China to join us. It was of course Olie’s first vacation!
We booked our stay at the Ko Olina Beach Villas which is right next to the Disney Aulani Resort. The surrounding was very relaxing and quiet. Our villa was fabulous with a breath taking view from the terrace. My favorite part, which we sadly underutilized, was the gorgeous Honu Lagoon right downstairs from us.
Olie’s first plane ride…he’s looking pretty cozy!
Ready to take on the waves!
Momma and Olie moments <3
Rubber ducky traveling bath tub is so awesome!
Seeing a very soft side of my dad with Olie.
Mom enjoying ribs.
Leather bracelet with Olie’s name engraved on it.
Leather bracelet with Olie’s name engraved on it.
La’iku is Olie’s Hawaiian name, meaning “the great calm”.
What’s paradise without a little shopping?
Papa showing the little guy fishes.
Watching sunset from the terrace.
Wine, anyone?
Found a shady patch by the lagoon.
The view at Honu Lagoon 2.
Olie’s new pineapple friend.
Lunch at Cafe Lani started with delicious croissants.
Don’t know what to do with his first croissant.
Better luck with a blueberry.
We surprised grandma with another giant ice cream sundae!
we seriously had to call back up to help us finish this!
Olie is ready to dive in!
“Somebody hold me back!”
Family portraits from the villa.
Saying goodbye at the airport.
Until next time!