Weekend Recap- Kailua Beach and Ala Moana

This weekend we decided to spend our time having lots of fun since we have been working on projects the past few weeks. Our fun started on Friday. I had a little party for our playgroup to celebrate the end of summer. It was sprinkling a bit when everyone arrived so we started out with a little paint project. They were supposed to be fish, but we weren't sure if they looked like fish or round pineapples. Regardless, the kids had a blast painting and adding jewels to their paper plates.

 We then headed outside and the kids had so much fun splashing around in our little pool. I wish I had captured a photo of all the kiddos. Little H didn't want to leave the pool and she was the last one out. 

Friday was Husband's birthday so, after he got home from work, we decided to head on over to Outback and celebrate with steak and a Bloomin Onion. 

Saturday we got up early, as usual, (Thanks little human alarm clocks) and decided we needed a beach day. We loaded up our gear and headed to Kailua. Oh, Kailua we love you. Such a gorgeous place. 

We built sandcastles.

Building Sandcastles

Husband and E went paddle boarding.

Heading out with the paddle board

Little H even took a nap while Daddy and E walked to the little store to grab lunch. I didn't take that quiet time for granted. Being able to lay in the sun and listen to the nothing but the waves will get me through the week. 

H taking her nap. 

E is growing so quickly and demands to be able to try things on her own more and more. The most recent demand is being able to apply her own sunscreen. 

Sunday we went out to Ala Moana, which is the largest mall EVER. Seriously though, its pretty big. I looked it up and it's actually the seventh largest mall in America. We were lucky to come upon a group dancing hula. 

We played at Barnes and Noble and then the Disney Store

Disney Store magic

Disney's magic mirror

We visited the Tesla store and ended up at Jungle Fun, which is just a fun little arcade. E is super competitive and when she scored at air hockey she threw her hands in the air and in the process accidentally threw her striker across the room. It was quite hilarious. Thankfully no one was injured so we all had ourselves a good laugh. Did you know that little piece you hold is called a striker? (Thanks google!)

After we left the mall we headed to Target and I captured this sweet little moment. Little H said she was cold so big sister wrapped her up in her arms and they were so happy to have a little snuggle. Love listening to them giggle. 

This time of year our Sunday was wrapped up with Game of Thrones and WOWZA, what a great episode. 

We are heading to the park today to play with our playgroup again. I hope you all have a wonderful Monday!