Aulani!

Our view from the 16th floor when we got off the elevators. 

This was on the bed when we checked in C loved it and then wanted to wear her "flower clip" the whole trip. 

Aloha! Well if you follow in on Instagram you know we just got back from an epic week in Aulani! We had the absolute BEST time seriously I cannot say that enough. We are already trying to decide when to take our next trip back. The whole resort was so luxurious and the staff was beyond accommodating. They were over the top delightful as most Disney cast members are and so sweet with C it was really great. Next time when we go back we plan to take advantage of Auntys beach house, C was just too little this time around but we got to go in a play one morning and she had a blast. On Tuesday we got to do the character breakfast which was not only delicious but so much fun, she took pictures with Mickey when we first walked in, then Minnie and Goofy were walking around. Then throughout the whole week there were characters all around the pool and lazy river, we met Donald and Stitch and saw Chip and Dale a few times.

Playing on the beach during the toddler time splash and play. 

Meeting vacation Donald. 

Doing the Menehune Adventure trail, she loved the "Magic" of it all. 

My favorite photo of the trip! 

Hanging with Stitch! 

Luckily we were also across the street from a shopping center so we were able to walk over and get coffee, cereal and fruit for the room. That was so nice and we saved some money on breakfast too! There was also a few yummy spots to eat over there, Monkeypod was AMAZING and I highly recommend it if you are staying in the area. Then we went over to pizza corner, Steve had poke pizza which looked amazing. He loved it! The fish I had while we were there was beyond fresh, but I plan on not being pregnant next time so I can partake in the poke and sashimi too haha.
The food at the resort was so delicious, we had fabulous meals. Everything was so fresh and prepared so well. They also had refillable drink cups that we purchased in the beginning of the trip and we were able to get coffee, tea, and soft drinks all week. There is shaved ice and dole whips on premises! Score! We had a rental car for a day and made our way to the dole plantation which was pretty cool, C loved looking for the pineapples. Then we headed over to Waikiki, it was crazy crowded so we just took in the beautiful scenery and then headed back to the hotel, since C fell asleep on the drive.

 

She insisted on taking this photo like this too cute! 

Aunties Beach house 

Another photo shoot she insisted on on our balcony. 

Pool party with Goofy 

A view from lunch at the Ama Ama 

Splash pad! 

Dole whip at the store across the street, oh my god so yummy. 

All and all it was the perfect family vacation and a great way to get away just the three of us before baby sister arrives. We are so lucky Hawaii is so close 5 hour plane ride it nothing for this kid, since she's so used to flying to the east coast. Steve and I joke that it will become our go to destination for while when the kids are young and you bet Aulani will be repeat. If you are looking for the perfect family friendly destination then please consider Aulani, you will love it I promise! 

XOXO