![]() | Going on vacation! But now we have Samantha to keep busy! LAX save file: small medium large | ![]() | Joe Sr, Kristen, and Garret on their plane out to paradise. Somewhere over the Pacific, International Waters save file: small medium large | ![]() | Kimmie and Ryan Somewhere over the Pacific, International Waters save file: small medium large | ![]() | The Smith side of the vacation party. Somewhere over the Pacific, International Waters save file: small medium large | ![]() | A baby happy to be off the plane, out of the car, and in hawaii! Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Baby Sam and Kimmie Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Uncle Joe and Samantha on the little beach in front of our condo. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | This could be Sam's first dip into the Pacific. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Yeah, it's vacation time. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Our home for the next week and a half. Alan chillin'. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The view from our hovel. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The first thing after we got the rental cars was to head out and get some groceries. It's grilling time! Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Aunt Kristen has the special ability to get Sam to smile for the camera. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Dad Lance and Sam walking on the beach. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam not exactly digging the water. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Slumming it. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Da boys chilling, women chatting, grandma and sam playing. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | 8am or so, sunrise! Day 2! Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | This is so I remember where this awesome beach is for future visit. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Bro's in law being… under the rainbow. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Kathy and Samantha about to dip their toes in the water. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam and sand. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Auntie Kristen and Samantha. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | nap time. Sam's only a year old. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Scrunchie face Sam. Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The Witmeyer girls Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Joe, Kathy, Kristen, and Samantha at a distance. Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | We went looking for a restaurant/bar that Kristen/Garrett went to on their honeymoon. Unfortunately it's not there anymore and we had to settle for the replacement. Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | K, K, and K Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The entire bunch. Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Joey keeping an eye on rambunctious Sam. Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The other unit we rented. More drinking here. Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Dinner and drinks at Maui Brewing Company. Their Coconut Porter rocks. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Brrr… getting ready for a snorkel. We'd again be denied a trip out to Molokini. Darn it. O for 2. Maalaea Harbor, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | This is the exact same boat we went snorkeling with 10 years ago! West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Kimmie and Kristen posing underwater. West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | A turtle just lounging about until we came along West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Ryan, Kimme, Kathy, Kristen, Garrett. West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Turtle trying to get away from us. West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Underseascape. West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Alan chasing down his snorkel West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | A fishie sitting on some coral West coast, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Smilin' Sam and Kristen, getting all dolled up for the luau. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam patiently waiting in line and dodging grown ups. Royal Lahaina Luau save file: small medium large | ![]() | The Smiths and Witmeyers for the dinner show. Royal Lahaina Luau save file: small medium large | ![]() | Mom sporting some aviators. Royal Lahaina Luau save file: small medium large | ![]() | The Witmeyers waiting for the show to get started. Royal Lahaina Luau save file: small medium large | ![]() | Island dancers Royal Lahaina Luau save file: small medium large | ![]() | Yeah, tourists love this stuff but it's not Hawaiian. Other polynesian islands did this though. Royal Lahaina Luau save file: small medium large | ![]() | Witmeyer girls posing with one of the help. Royal Lahaina Luau save file: small medium large | ![]() | Witmeyer kids with some coffee. Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | The biggest and littlest in the family. Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Everyone during some slow time doing some shoppin'. Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Joe Sr, Joe, and K&S at the original cheeseburger in paradise. Cheeseburger in Paradise, Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Some of the Maui road system. You can see parts of the original from X-years ago cut into the rock. SW corner of Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Reservoir dogs moment for the gang. Mama's Fish House, Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | I took Sam outside to calm her down, sitting waiting for dinner takes its tool on babies. Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam on the beach. Still waiting for dinner. Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | K&S at Mama's Fish House Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Waiting for the food to come we all ran outside for some photo ops. Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Kathy photobombing Joey. Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Joe and Joe, Alan, Kimmie and Ryan Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The famous restaurant Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Almost a perfect picture. Totally random. Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Alan Smith Paia, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Well shucks, we're just 100ft from a great brewery and it's not that late. Twist my arm! Maui Brewing Company save file: small medium large | ![]() | Yeah, this restaurant has like 7 tables. And the line goes out the door! Maybe 45-60min wait? The Gazebo Restaurant, Napili Shores save file: small medium large | ![]() | The new family on vacation. The Gazebo Restaurant, Napili Shores save file: small medium large | ![]() | American style breakfast with a Hawaiian twist. The Gazebo Restaurant, Napili Shores save file: small medium large | ![]() | Cause we can't take enough pictures. The Gazebo Restaurant, Napili Shores save file: small medium large | ![]() | Last day for the BILs and SILs. The Gazebo Restaurant, Napili Shores save file: small medium large | ![]() | K&S after breakfast. And Sam's smiling! The Gazebo Restaurant, Napili Shores save file: small medium large | ![]() | Back to the most awesomest beach. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Alan brough his laptop to stay connected. On vacation. Note wallpaper. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The Smith's having dinner after the Witmeyer's left. Aloha Mixed Plate, Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Another picture taken to remember the place. Kathy and I ate here 10 years ago too. Aloha Mixed Plate, Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Day 6 we had some time to kill after dropping Alan off at the airport and picking up the relatives so we popped over to Maui Optix where Mike and Carsten work/own to check out their new digs. Pukalani, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Kathy, Samantha, Taiko, Kazukun, and Mom. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | We had to share the Kapalua Beach with K&T. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | See, great beach huh! Nice for splashing around, no waves. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Lance and Kathy. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | The great banyan tree on Front Street. Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Insane shave ice, like no other you have ever had. I think they freeze it to -80, the ice didn't melt in the cup (in hot hawaii!) and it had a creamy texture. Ululani Shave Ice, Lahaina, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | K&S for our 2nd luau. Sorry Witmeyers, but this one was better. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Everyone all islanded up. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam getting all her energy out, and some pervert 4 year old chasing after my daugher. If he was a year older I'd kick his ass. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | The extraction of the pig from the sand. Mouth watering good! Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | We opted for the traditional seating. Who knew we'd get front row seating. And it gave us more space to handle Samantha. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Much more traditional dancing here, no glitz and glamor of the fake stuff the others have. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Mom and Samantha. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Kyle, I swear he looks like David Bratty, in an island sort of way. Acted just like him too. I think I freaked him out when I wanted his pic. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | The vacationing bunch. Old Lahaina Luau, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Here's Sam about the be very patient for the next… many hours. Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Then it started raining. Doh. But we kept going. That'd be dad's fault. Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | When the rains stopped there were some good views. Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | We came here 10 years ago too, and had to come back. More simply awesomeness. Aunt Sandy's Banana Bread, Keanae, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Keanae Church, maybe 100 yards past the bread store. It's right off the water and survived a tsunami. Great place to eat the bread. Hard to find though. Keanae, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Yet another pic taken so I remember this place, bread store, and the crazy turnoff to get here. Keanae, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | Kazuhiko at the church. Keanae, Maui save file: small medium large | ![]() | One of the waterfalls on the way to Hana. Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Travaasa Hana I believe it's called now. Kathy and Sam playing with water waiting for everyone else. Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | This was a long deserved lunch. Long windy drive. And now we have to go back. But the sun is out now! Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam and Dad. Hana Beach Park save file: small medium large | ![]() | One of the waterfalls… things were a bit dry this time around. Road from Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Stopping to check things out Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Who can question this paradise? Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Panorama Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | So with all the crazy driving Sam got sick and puked up. We stopped again in Keanae to take a breather. Keanae, Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam in new clothes : ) Keanae, Road to Hana save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam being the center of attention as always. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | The vacationers taking a breather. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Morning Maui style Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Mololai in the early morning sun. Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | These trees are something else. I want to grow some. Funky hard-ass seeds though, they get pressed into the asphalt. The 30 just south of Lahaina save file: small medium large | ![]() | Back at the beach! Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Dad/Lance lounging, Sam doing what she does best. Kapalua State Beach save file: small medium large | ![]() | Our last Maui sunset! Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | Sam going to town on some corn. Num num! Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large | ![]() | By Hololani! Kahana, Maui, HI save file: small medium large |