Arriving in Maui & Our first half day

Aloha!
I like to begin with saying LAX is a ZOO! We had a few complications at the airport before boarding our flight. I don't fly ever, so I wasn't sure on the rules. I know the obvious ones as far as don't bring weapons or things that can be used as weapons but I didn't get the memo on how you can't bring over 3oz of liquid on the flight. Of course here I am with all my hair products,shampoos, and face wash. When we went through security they told me we had to check it in or throw it out. Most people would throw it out but not me! Those products are like an investment to my hair, there was no way I was going to "throw it out" (lady at security probably would of kept it for herself). Once we got that figured out we boarded the flight and I had anxiety for a little bit but once we were smooth sailing I relaxed (also probably had to due with the fact Wade kept ordering me drinks). The relaxation didn't last long because when we were finally arriving we hit some turbulence and that wasn't fun! Wade being the good man he is held my hand and kept reassuring me that everything was okay and that it was completely normal because of the winds. So anyway, which felt like hours of trying to land we were finally on ground yay,I made it in one piece.

A shuttle picked us up when we got there to take us to the rental car place. The driver told us his life story how he was born in Maui but moved all over the US because his father was in the navy...blah blah blah. He ended back in Maui in the 70's and loves it. He gave us a brief history lesson on sugar cane around the islands and of course when the best waves happened. We arrived at the rental car place (thank goodness because if I had to hear about sugar cane for 1 more minute I was going to jump out of the car!) where there awaited our luxurious yellow jeep wrangler. It's perfect,no windows, no AC, and no radio (we get the best of everything;)). It's totally what we need. We made it to our condo and its FABULOUS!!! Wade thinks the owner is secretly a Jones because the style here is all Tommy Bahama and there's a "coach chair" (as Wade says).

Once we settled down we got into our swim suites and walked into our backyard where the water and sand greeted our feet from the moment we stepped out. We jumped into the 80 degree water and enjoyed the natural massage on our feet from the soft sand. We met another young married couple who joined us for some conversation and few drinks (how is that everywhere we go Wade meets people that end up having a drinking contest?! men I tell you). We love it here, it's beautiful. We miss Presley so much already but as Wade says "babe, enjoy this week because when we get back you have her for 17 more years!" Such a wise guy I tell you. Okay it's about 7:30 pm Hawaii time and about 10:30 California time and I'm tired!I'll be up at 3 in the morning here because it will be 6am in the "mainland".

P.S When we went to the store, people were already mistaking me as a "local". They were asking me for directions and advice hahaha funny stuff. People probably see me and wonder why I'm with the "Halie" (main lander).

Miss all our family especially our little monkey Presley! Love you all xoxo!