Hawaii!!!

About a year ago the Ritchie family asked me a silly question...they asked if I would want to go to Hawaii with their family in May of 2009. Of course I said yes! I love their family and who does not love a trip to Hawaii?! May of 2009 came and I was able to go to Hawaii! It was such a blast! I loved spending time with the boys. They have grown so much since I started nannying for them 5 years ago. I have missed them! It is by far my favorite "job" that I have had so far...much more enjoyable than sitting at a desk all day.

The trip started out with my BFF/roommate driving me home on my birthday weekend. She is the best ever! She drove all the way from Provo, to Rexburg (to pick up some people), to Tri-Cities. We got to Tri-Cities around 6 in the morning, slept for a couple hours and then headed off to Seattle with my family. Then she left the following day to make the long trek home! Basically she rode in the car for over 32 hours in one weekend. I owe her big time!

Before I left for Hawaii, I had a week to hang with my family and I absolutely LOVED it! We celebrated Mother's Day and my birthday and visited some of my extended family. It was a nice break from work and I enjoyed being with my family. I wish they had been able to come to Hawaii with me, but I had a fabulous time on the gorgeous islands despite the lack of their presence.

We started out our trip in the island of Kauai. Kauai is probably the most beautiful place I have ever been! We spent most of our time on the beach, snorkeling, and enjoying the beauty around us. I had never been snorkeling before and was amazed at all the different tropical fish. The two youngest boys were not a big fan of the beach, but loved the "crazy jungle chicken" that roamed around the island. We stayed in a nice condo that was right on the ocean! A few days later we headed to Oahu. In Oahu we stayed at a nice Marriott resort with many fun pools. The boys preferred the pools over the beach so we spent most of our time there. We also went to the Polynesian Culture Center and enjoyed the fun entertainment they have there. Spending 9 days in Hawaii was so much fun. I wish I was still there! I loved spending time with the Ritchies. They take good care of me and I am so grateful for them!

Here are some more pictures from the trip!