Friday(5/11) evening

After Aaron's super long bike ride, we went to Hula Grill for dinner.... We went to the beach right in front of Hula Grill to watch the sunset and watch the kids play in the sand. We've had so many memories of this place every year that we visit. I remember the very first time we came as a family, watching the 3 boys run around like crazy and getting soaked. Tonight was no different... With a teenager and two middle schoolers, it can be hard sometimes to get them be excited about a simple trip to the beach, but this beach brought out the silly kids in them... they tackled each other, played how far they can jump and just had a great time running around. The boys even asked to stay while Aaron & I went to a store to shop for a gift. The girls equally had an amazingly crazy time running around. They were both so giggly and happy. These are my favorite times of being in Maui... not really doing anything in particular, but just hanging out. The sunset was perfect... I am already feeling sad about leaving this place even though it's still a week away.

The boys frolicking in the sand :) after dinner at Hula Grill

The girls and boys way in the background running free on the beach

Very difficult to get them all together for a picture

Aaron & I

Sunset with girls

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