ALOHA!!!

Aloha Friends!
It's tough to think that this time 3 weeks ago we were in Hawaii! {Mind wandering off to the land of sunshine, pineapples and cocktails!}
I'm keen to relive those memories here with you, so bare with me through the torrent of pics!!

We stayed in Hawaii for 10 nights, which is a great number of nights to stay, you can get heaps done as well as lots of relaxing! The first 4 were spent at Disney's Aulani Resort at Ko Olina, on the Western side of the Island, and the other 6 nights were at Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel.
Aulani is the most expensive place we've ever stayed, but OH MY, it was fantastic!! The amazing pool area, with lazy river, water slide, splash park, infinity edge pool, hot tubs & even a snorkeling reef, was absolutely FANTASTIC!! Then there was the private lagoon with beach loungers and umbrellas. I'm smiling as I think about it! Let's dive in to luxury!!

So here goes...
 We arrived at the hotel at 8:30am and check in isn't til 3pm, but we were so lucky cos they checked us in straight away and gave us the room key so we could dump our stuff & rest after our 9 hour flight! YAY!!

This towel Mickey Head greeted us when we got into our room! Isn't it cute! The frangiapani was a foam hair clip so I wore it around for the rest of our holiday!

They also upgraded us to the 10th floor, and this was our amazing view! We looked across Ko Olina to the Makaha side of the island.

 Willy needed a rest, so I took the boys down to the pool area for a look around, and a play in the splash park. Here is Jaimeson enjoying checking out the fun spots!

Once Willy woke up we had another explore of the resort, including the private lagoon area. Check it out! I've always wanted to stay somewhere that had beach lounges and umbrellas all set up for you, and here it is! It seems like the epitome of luxury for me! LOL!

Aulani is not massively Disney-fied, but we did catch some Disney characters walking around during our stay! At first Jaimeson was a bit apprehensive, but he soon warmed to them once they started to interact with him, high-fiving and giving thumbs up!

I love this pic of us with Mickey!

Even Flynn loved Mickey!

 We did get Jaimeson a Disney lunch one day- a PB & Jelly sandwich in the shape of Mickey heads! So cute! He kept pointing at the flower & Saying "I not eat that. I not like that!" LOL! It's just decoration buddy!

 How about a Pineapple Macadamia cupcake, with an ultra thin slice of pineapple dipped in white chocolate and Mickey head-shaped sugar sprinkles? Love it! {licking lips}

This is the view over the awesome pool area from the 10th floor lobby. Isn't it sooooo cool! It might cost a lot to stay at Aulani, but boy you get a lot for your money!!

The boys, relaxing by the pools!

 Another thing I've always wanted to do on holidays, was stay somewhere where you can order a cocktail by the pool and bill it to your room. Guess what.... TICK! Another thing off my holiday wish-list!

I enjoyed a coconut mojito by the pool at Aulani, it was fabulous! And I felt so rich {giggles!} What an awesome view over my cocktail to the infinity pool and on to the ocean beyond!

Daddy and Jaimeson enjoying some sand play at the beautiful beach!

And what a beautiful place for a sleep for Flinders too!

I think that might be enough for one post!! I'll post more again tomorrow! Hope you enjoy the pics!
:) C