Maui really is the paradise everyone says it is. Gorgeous, lush, happy. We had our most memorable family vacation there, snorkeling with ancient turtles, sunning ourselves on deserted beaches, and watching the spectacular whales flip, flop, jump and roll. Truly magical experiences... But those are not the centerpiece of today's Photo Story. We participated in the obligatory luau one evening. We probably could have dug around and found something a little more authentic, but we stumbled upon one that promised live music, fire dancing, and FOOD... All the kid-pleasing basics. They started out the evening with a traditional island blessing that my little one took to heart:
Luckily, the food was served right away, and my boys were in HEAVEN. They made a couple of trips through the buffet and did some serious chowing down, as evidenced by the photo below:
Well, the music had barely begun to play, when I looked over and saw this:
Mind you, he was sitting in the front row, with flaming torches, banging drums and scantily clad women right overhead.
I guess I shouldn't have been surprised, as this is the kid that ate a HUGE steak dinner in NYC, then proceeded to sleep through the entire performance of The Lion King (guess those Orchestra seats were plenty comfortable).
So it was back to the beach the next morning, for more clear water, colorful fish, and pristine coral... All of which, I am happy to say, he was awake to witness!
As always, this entrancing tale was made possible by MamaGeek and Cecily, the goddesses who created this mind-expanding exercise we fondly refer to as... Photo Story Friday.
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I wish I could sleep anywhere.
Oh, and I'm on Twitter now. It sort of scares me, but I'm following you!
Wow - he looks like one contented little boy! Beautiful pictures. I hope to make it there someday. :)
My 3 year old slept all the way through the Shamu show. We waited all day for that night show because we heard it was much better. And she was asleep. I myself couldn't sleep the whole plane ride to Maui-8 hours of staring at my snoring husband.
Those pictures are great! I love him sleeping!!
If you think Maui is pretty you should go to the Big Island. That place was AWESOME! (Maui was, too, but the BI stole my heart, and not just because we got engaged there.)
I wish I could sleep like that! He's still in his baby stage :)
LOL that is AWESOME.
I love your blogging, mostly because I love your boys...the sense of humor in your family slays me...and if you can suppress the frustration, I am sure they crack your crack up constantly...
Hilarious...
J
What is it that's coursing through my veins right now? Oh yeah, it's jealousy.
I'm jealous. Jealous of your amazing vacation and jealous of your son because he can sleep anywhere. AND that he looks that content and comfy when he does it!!
Great pics!!
Oh, and darn it, you made me blush. :)
Adorable. I swear, I love my kids best when they're sleeping...
yep, Maui will do that to you!
The first picture is gorgeous. Makes me want to hop on a plane and head west!
Full belly and a day on the beaches of Maui? Yeah I'd be curled up on the floor sleeping...serious. LOL
oh my daughter did the same thing in Hawaii
she couldn't wait to see the hula dancers than slept through the whole show - too funny
I am like your little guy..
I can sleep anywhere..
I just hope when I am sleeping..that no one is taking my picture..lol.
That's funny!
That place is beautiful..... someday maybe I'll visit in person and not just through other people's photos and memories!
Wow, Maui looks great and sounds so fun! My kids usually tend to sleep through the most exciting and loud events too. Great PSF!
Oh man, it would be great to be able to sleep through all that!!! Of course, with winter well on the way and the days getting shorter and shorter, my hibernation instinct is kicking in ~ I don't expect to be fully awake until April.
Beautiful.
He's gonna regret missing the dancing girls someday.
HILARIOUS! I'll bet the performers got a kick out of their number one fan. he he. :) Just think what he'll be able to sleep through when he's 80.
Your vacation sounds magical.
Wow. How amazing that he can sleep anywhere like that. Sounds like a dream vacation.
Lovin' these pics. I want to go on a vaca now. And, wish I could sleep anywhere :).
One more thing... totally off topic... GNO has to have opposing view points. You are so invited and welcome on Tuesday. In fact, we'd be sad if you didn't show. One thing to know is that Carissa and I didn't create the Twilight theme necessarily because we adore the series. We created it because it is all the rage and fits in with Halloween. But again, we need those opposing views to breathe energy into the conversation. So... come on over, join the group, and either be swayed or share your true feelings about it. :)
One more comment... did you sign up using Mr. Linky on the new GNO site at http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com? Since this is travel related, you should go and sign up there for a chance to be one of the featured gno gals. You'll see the post three down or so.
Just a thought...
Oh what a beautiful, happy boy he is!!! I wish I could nap like that. BEAUTIFUL SHOTS!
This does indeed look like a piece of paradise. I love that picture of your son sleeping through it all!
I could go there today! Looks beautifuL!!
Its the steak dinner that did it! LOL
WOW - that must have been SOME dinner buffet!! LOL - hilarious!
I wish I could sleep like he does
oooh maui...i so want to go back someday! i cannot believe he can sleep through all that noise! that takes some serious talent :)
too funny! My kids could never sleep through that--they fight every wink of sleep they get! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
What a fun feast. I can't really blame him for the food coma. When you eat good you sleep good. :)
I would love to go to Maui, or anywhere for that matter..LOl! Thanks for sharing the pics and story
Great pictures! What a wonderful vacation.
he must be so tired he could sleep like that in the crowd.
beaches are always heaven...
@kristina: my friends invited me to Twitter and Plurk, but I'm still holding on not to join. You're right, it's scary... :D
HI! Just visiting all the #gno ladies! It looks like you had such a lovely vacation.
Hope to see you next week at #gno!!
I love it that kids can just drop off and sleep anywhere!
Gorgeous pictures...sounds like an amazing vacation.
Thanks for visiting my story.
Oh how I love Hawaii.
Funny sleeping kid...mine don't do that. I wish they would. Or could.
Oh if only I could sleep like that! Love the pictures!
I hope he wasn't disappointed he missed the show. I used to wonder how some people could just fall asleep anywhere, and now I don't, I'm one of them.
Having fun is a lot of work and wears you out! What a cute photo of your sleeping boy!
Have a good weekend - Kellan
Great photos! :)
Love the sleeping shot!!
All that sun, beach and water will do it to you every time!
Looks like a terrific vacation!
GOD I want to go to Hawaii! I am so jealous of this post!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you and your family experiencing that-and sharing it with everyone else.
At least he didn't fall asleep and miss the whales frolicking at sea.
That last photo is priceless!! A full and fun day in the water and sun has that same effect on me...
That is a skill that obviously comes in very handy! Great PSF:)
THAT is hilarious! Bless him. When he's older he can list all of the things he's attended but won't be able to tell you anything about it :-)
Looks like wonderful vacation! Lovely shots as well!
Great story! My hubby and your son must come from the same mold...after a steak dinner my hubby fell asleep at the BROADWAY (as in NYC) production of The Phantom of the Opera. He twitched so hard he bumped the person next to him!
Bwahahahahahaha!
Okay, I must check out this place. My wife has been in that region, but not me.
Packing my bags now !!
Men! Just goes to show they can sleep through anything. ;)
And that does look like a paradise. The water looks just heavenly!
I bet it was so fun! And I'm sure your son is sad he slept through it. I do the same type of thing, I cannot eat before going to a movie, meeting, etc - I will fall asleep. Poor boy. :(
I love your header picture!
Your boy sleeping is great! I have a boy that will do the same, it cracks me up!
Love the pics! Wish I took a great vaca this year.. darn.. now I'm jealous. :)
look at that beach! just gorgeous!
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