Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
-Mark Twain
The years go by so fast.
And so we traded in our big young house with the beautiful yard for the peach pit, so that we could afford to live life more fully while our munchkins are still growing up.
We decided on Hawaii as a family, four years ago.
It was even better than we imagined!
Body surfing, the kind that flips you over, makes you laugh hysterically, gets sand in your bathing suit, and occasionally removes it!
The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Don’t worry…this guy below is just sunbathing…right outside our hotel room!
Good parenting right here!
The view from our room.
Whale mamas and babies frolicking in the ocean right off our balcony, every single day of our trip!
There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child.
There are seven million.
-Walt Streightiff
Getting out there, catching the wind in our sails and making memories with my little family….
worth living with bologna counter tops, a thousand times over!
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So tell me, what dreams are you chasing these days???
Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynes says
Aaaahh. . . your trip looks so lovely!! Yay! I'm so glad. I hope you are feeling soooooo rested!
Dana Frieling says
You're such an inspiration. I've had this same itch recently. The houses we're looking at in Dallas are definitely the bologna counters type. I'm so glad you guys had a great trip. Can't wait to see what you do with those crazy gorgeous photos!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
that looks like such an amazing trip! i love all the photos of your beautiful, happy family! and love the pic of you and your hubby- so sweet! i agree with dana- you are an inspiration!
Desi says
Looks like heaven on earth! Beautiful pictures you've captured too! Your family is beautiful 🙂
Lobster Meets Peach says
Such a happy family! Fancy counter tops or those beautiful smiling faces? I would have picked the smiles too!
Jenny says
Lisa, this brought such a SMILE to my face!! It looks like paradise, and definitely a trip you will always remember and treasure. So glad you did it! So wishing I had a trip like this one in my immediate future!!! It's gray and rainy, and I've been sick – the sunshine is just what I need right about now!!
Calypso In The Country says
Lisa, that was such an inspirational post! Your family is beautiful and you will have so many wonderful memories of that fabulous trip spent together!
-Shelley
My Crafty Home Life says
I love all of your quotes along the way. It really doesn't get much better than this. The memories will last a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
Cathy Wall says
Memories for a lifetime! Looks like a fabulous trip worth every sacrifice. Your family is beautiful Lisa!
Nantucket Daffodil says
I was so glad to find you on instagram during your trip! Looks like you all had a wonderful time in paradise. You all look so relaxed!
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
Memories, that is what it is all about! Love all the wonderful family pictures!!!
Hope you enjoyed a little time of the past week.(post before)
XOXO
Kristin
pam {simple details} says
Oh my, what a priceless time with your beautiful family ~ you have your priorities straight, girlfriend, I'm convinced we need to book a trip! What a beautiful collection of photos, you need one of those b & w canvas gallery walls or something! 🙂
Andrea says
What an amazing trip for you and your family! So so smart! Your pictures are beautiful and the memories will last a lifetime. I want to go someday 🙂
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
That is such a smart trade you made! I loved this post. That view from your hotel room was jaw-dropping! Congratulations on the well-earned vacation and having your priorities in line!
Nancy says
This is so awesome Lisa, and so inspiring. My kids are grown and gone and you can never get those years back. I dream of a trip like that one day, with all my adult children and spouses! Looks like you're living your own beautiful life. Thanks for sharing with us.
xoxoNancy
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Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
I'm SO happy for you all that you had such an unforgettable trip. OK, we need a details post…where to go, what to do, where to stay! And, what are you doing in those trees? 🙂
Privet and Holly says
Had to come back
to revisit this post
and savor it. We went
with our kids nine years
ago. It is such a great
vacation destination;
magic, really! We have
family who live there…..
my cousin grew up on
Oahu and has returned,
as a doctor, with his own
family. I would love to
go back, especially after
seeing your beautiful
family having so much
fun on these pics! Thanks
for sharing your joy.
xo Suzanne