Hawaii - Part II

 

On our second full day in Hawaii, we had planned a ziplining adventure in the valley. Our excursion was located inside the Maui Tropical Plantation and it was gorgeous walking around and zipping above! 

The boys were poking fun at how I put my arm on my hip when I take pictures - the stinkers! 

Oh - and we found more ducks and chickens!

Hanging out waiting for our tour guides and to get harnessed in. Alas, no pictures because I didn't want my phone to fall out of my pocket! 

We did get some awesome GoPro videos! Here is Brock's point of view on one zipline! 

The Eason Family did great! Kade was a little apprehensive to let go of the very first line, thankfully the guides were very patient with him and coaxed him through his worries. By the third zipline, he was raising his hand to go first!! There may have been a bit of bribing of Chick-Fil-A for lunch if he completes it! Ha - Chick-Fil-A in Maui - with Hawaii prices! (fast food lunch was over $55 for the four of us)

Monday evening was very special for Brent and I. We were resolute in our returning to Maui with our children for a very special vow renewal ceremony. We were able to book the very same photographer as our wedding and reserve a permit for a spot on the very same beach! 

Alas, we could not get the same officiant, as he had retired, but we were honored with Minister Charles Nahale and his amazing way to incorporate Hawaiian customs into our special day.

He blew the conch shell and Brock and Kade were instructed to walk me down the beach to start the ceremony. 

We placed ti leaf and plumeria leis over each of the boys as a sign of our caring and love. 

After we placed leis on each other, Brent and I worked our hardest to stay focused on each other and the moment - truly listening to the powerful words of our marriage journey, our recommitment to each other, and our love. 

Kade and Brock really dug deep in self-control to not get into that water!

Such a juxtaposition! (The boys were busy burying a yellow jacket they discovered on the beach - ultimately saving us and themselves from attack!)

Some family photos!

After our time with Cassie (our photographer), we walked back up to the front of the park to wash our feet for dinner. We were off to Spago at the Four Seasons in Wailea - also where we dined on our wedding night 13 years ago! 

Last time we were here, we watched the sunset on the beach while finishing up our pictures. This time, we had dinner a bit earlier so we were at Spago to watch the sunset!

It was a gorgeous restaurant with a beautiful view - my boys were hungry though (one was a bit sleepy)! 

Upon Brent's recommendation, I thoroughly enjoyed my Bigeye Tuna - Tataki method (seared at a scorching temperature, then cooled down rapidly leaving the center completely rare)! It was delicious. 

What a wonderful filling day in all aspects.