Our Hawaii Family Vacation: Part II

Our Hawaii Family Vacation: Part II

Hey all, I promised to post part 2 of our Hawaii trip in Wailea so here you have it! If you'd like to see part I you can find it ((here)).  We had the best time on this trip and I am so missing it looking back on these photos and reliving those memories.  When we got to Wailea we stayed in the penthouse villas you can rent out at the Grand Wailea, they're actually right next door to the hotel.  The beach out front was perfect for little kids and babies because it didn't really have that much in the way of waves. Cash LOVED the water, this was his first time going into the ocean, ever, and it was so precious.  

^^^Here we are! Little mans first dip in the ocean.^^^

^^^forgive me for all of these sunset and landscape pics...they were breathtaking and i had to share them with you all! ^^^

^^^These are the villas, perfect for families that want to stay together and not have to split up into different hotel rooms.^^^

^^^morning walks every morning^^^

^^^In our pj's of course^^^

^^^Getting ready to go on a helicopter ride around Maui. SOOO FUN! ^^^

^^^We left the little man behind with grammy and grandpa^^^

^^^just call me "co pilot" from now on (; ^^^

^^^volcanos^^^

^^^well isnt that just the cutest little foot ya ever did see?!!?^^^

^^^this little guy with his aviators just about killed me. He wouldnt keep them on though ): so we decided they were a nice chew toy^^^

^^^Headed to dinner with my boyfriend ^^^

^^^Swimspot Luxe By LIsa Vogel Swimsuit & forever 21 shorts^^^

^^^Grandpa did so well on crutches (this is presurgery), he got his knee surgery last friday and is doing so well now.^^^

^^^we were blessed with the master bedroom which was perfect for our family of 3, Cash's rented crib went in the master bathroom and had a door that closed and the room had black out curtains which was perfect for day naps.  We rented his crib and jogging stroller through Nana Enterprises & highly recommend them, they drop off to your location and do all of the set up and tear down for you.^^^

^^^Dinner at the Fairmont Kea Lani at Nick's Fishmarket Maui, it was SO good and so beautiful sitting on the outdoor patio overlooking the pool and ocean. Highly recommend! ((Fringe Lace Cardigan c/o Shop Ryan + Reese // Bar "CASH" necklace c/o Ryder Smith Jewelry)) ^^^

^^^private adult pool for the penthouse villas, this pool was SO gorgeous, although the total amount of time i spent in there was about 5 minutes. We mostly hung out on the beach^^^

^^^Gorgeous, romantic, whimsical paths for days...^^^

^^^ Okay one of the highlights of the trip was when my in-laws sent us away for a couples spa day, including a massage and pedi, for THREE hours we got to relax in the various pools, showers, steam rooms, baths, etc. It was SO UNREAL. I definitely recommend splurging for a spa day at the Grand Wailea, they dont disappoint. (see below)^^^

^^^I took these pics from their website just to show you.. you will feel like a queen, its honestly heaven for a mama to get pampered and have some alone time with her hubby.^^^

^^^They had all of these individual colored salt baths that do different things for your skin and body^^^

^^^Then they sent us away for a couple dinner date.. arent they just the sweetest? We went to Spago at the Four Season's and had such an amazing view & the food was SUPERB^^^

^^^our patio view at night. So stunning watching the sun set from here (Some of you asked about this dress, you can get the dress here)^^^

^^^I tried to talk my mother in law into renewing their vows here since it was just their 32nd anniversary... but she said maybe in a couple years for their 35th. Its just too beautiful^^^

^^^my favorite bag "The Isabel Weekender, c/o Stela 9"^^^

^^^Uncle Hunter & muy boyfriend^^^

^^^the crew lounging^^^

^^^boys being boys^^^

^^^Dinner at Maui's newest hotel Andaz At Morimoto Maui, new restaurant by chef Masaharu Morimoto, best known for Iron Chef.. I don't think anyone really loved their meal here. Wouldn't really recommend this place.

^^^& some shots of inside the villa, kitchen, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, great for a big family^^^

^^^ & nothing beats that view..take me back..^^^

Aloha!!

Xo

What I've Been Eating Lately: Quick Healthy Meal Recipe's & Ideas

What I've Been Eating Lately: Quick Healthy Meal Recipe's & Ideas

 Ground Turkey Tacos:You guys know Im a sucker for mexican food, so i cook something mexican-"ish" at least 2x weekly.  I have posted on ground turkey tacos before, but here we added in some red and green bell peppers, corn, cilantro, and cabbage to mix it up and give it a new flavor. I also topped with lettuce, avacado, and cheese and wrapped it in a soft whole wheat flour tortilla.  I usually cook the ground turkey in a skillet with EVOO or coconut oil and put in some onion, garlic, garlic salt, chili pepper, cumin and a cajun spice spend we have. You can play with the spices or even add in salsa. Trader Joe's has a great taco seasoning if you'd rather do something easy.

 Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwhiches & Tomato Soup: One of my all time favorites is a gooey grilled cheese sandwhich and some hearty tomato soup. I made this a month or so ago and through in a little spin on the standard grilled cheese by adding jalepenos, artichoke, spinach and used monzerella and jack cheese. Grill it in olive oil and you're set! Its spicy and so delish! Serve with a side of tomato soup. I used frozen artichoke and spinach (they dont go bad as quickly so i have some time to use them up)

 Breakfast in Bed with Blueberry Raspberry Pancakes: I've posted on my applesauce pancakes before, we simply added in some blueberries and raspberries. Find the recipee here. 

 Lemon Pepper Pappardelle Pasta with Chicken Artichoke and Veggies: These lemon pepper noodles are from Trader Joe's and they are so yummy because they are packed with flavor so you can just coat the pasta with a little olive oil and salt and pepper and you dont really even need a heavy duty sauce. I sauteed some yellow, green and red bell pepper with onion and used minced garlic, basil, and italian seasonings with sea salt and pepper to taste. I separately grilled chicken and sauteed some frozen artichoke.  Toss together with olive oil in a bowl and serve.  I served it with TJ's Chopped House salad (my current favorite premade Trader's salad).

Ground Turkey Taco Salad with Homemade Dressing:  This is so easy and so filling and of course so yummy.  Cook the ground turkey in coconut oil in a pan with onion and bell pepper and season the same way mentioned above in the tacos i made. Toss over a bed of lettuce, add some cheese and whatever veggies you feel like. Then top with the taco sauce i have previously posted on for a light meal (recipe here)

Spicy Cajun Salmon, Broccoli, and Feta Spinach Brown Rice: This meal is healthy, quick and so easy. Sauteed TJ's preseasoned Spicy Cajun salmon (highly recommend trying this, its really good, a little salty but good) use olive oil or coconut oil.  Steam some fresh broccoli and season with Steak Seasoning or garlic salt.  Sometimes we'll sprinkle parmesan on our broccoli.  Make enough brown rice to serve your family and then on the side sauteed some fresh or frozen spinach in a skillet, when its ready add in the cooked brown rice and sprinkle on as much feta as you'd like. You can season with a little garlic salt and pepper. This blend is so good! It's definetly something i'll be making more often.

Ground Turkey & Cheese Enchiladas: These are easy to make and a new take on my chicken enchiladas i've previously posted the recipe on (here).  Instead of chicken you use ground turkey, you can lightly season with a little chili powder, and garlic salt.  I also sauteed some onion and through that in too.  

Chimichurri Steak Salad: This was TO DIE FOR. I loved this meal! You will need to cook a bag of TJ's Rice Medley (includes brown rice, red rice, & black barley, it cookes in 3 minutes in the microwave).  Cook some Edamame (i used frozen, from TJ's).  Cook some yellow corn, fresh, canned or frozen.  Then grill TJ's premarinated herb and garlic seasoned sirloin steak in Chimichurri sauce, cut into pieces and set aside.  First do a layer of the rice, then top with a bed of lettuce, then top with a tiny bit of cheese, then the steak, then corn and edamame. You will really love this salad. I used some of the left over chimichurri sauce to put a little atop the salad.

ENJOY!

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 Share with me one of your favorite meals or recipes in the comments section!

Xo