August 26, 2008
Today we went to the Maui Aquarium, and we got to celebrate my birthday and the sea turtles' birthday. 
We headed straight for the pool again, when we got back to the hotel.
Uncle Mike and Mitchell joined us in the water, too.
Papa took Gigi down the slides.
After a short while, she was ready to go solo. Papa let her go at the top of the slide, and I would catch Gigi at the bottom.
Later on we headed down to the beach-pool. Gigi wanted to rest a bit.
Here she is relaxing in the water with Uncle Mike and Papa.
This "beach" is a continuation of the huge pool at the Grand Wailea.
There are no waves, and the water is a little bit warmer. So it's a nice spot for Gigi.
Papa played with Mitchell in a very silly way. They were blowing water through the noodles, shooting at each other.
Gigi could walk around fairly well at the "beach", but after she saw Mitchell riding his noodle like a horse, she decided that was better thing to do.
On the noodle, Gigi could go anywhere she wanted to all by herself.
She had found a new freedom with the noodle. :)
Back at the hotel room, Gigi took a nice warm bath. She just wouldn't let go of her smoothie, though.
We all went next door to the Four Seasons for dinner. Mitchell had his PS3 with him, and Gigi was fascinated with it.
I brought puzzles and activity books for Gigi to play with during dinner. Mitchell helped her with her anatomy puzzle.
We saw a beautiful sunset during dinner.
Here's Gigi enjoying the amuse bouche.
She also fed herself with the chopsticks that Auntie Kay gave to her.
The aquarium staff threw a big birthday party for them, so we all got to have cake and ice cream.
Gigi enjoyed the exhibits.
They were beautiful.
They were beautiful.
There were also some interactive learning stations. She loves pushing buttons. ;)
We headed straight for the pool again, when we got back to the hotel.
Uncle Mike and Mitchell joined us in the water, too.
Papa took Gigi down the slides.
After a short while, she was ready to go solo. Papa let her go at the top of the slide, and I would catch Gigi at the bottom.
Later on we headed down to the beach-pool. Gigi wanted to rest a bit.
Here she is relaxing in the water with Uncle Mike and Papa.
This "beach" is a continuation of the huge pool at the Grand Wailea.
There are no waves, and the water is a little bit warmer. So it's a nice spot for Gigi.
Papa played with Mitchell in a very silly way. They were blowing water through the noodles, shooting at each other.
Gigi could walk around fairly well at the "beach", but after she saw Mitchell riding his noodle like a horse, she decided that was better thing to do.
On the noodle, Gigi could go anywhere she wanted to all by herself.
She had found a new freedom with the noodle. :)
Back at the hotel room, Gigi took a nice warm bath. She just wouldn't let go of her smoothie, though.
We all went next door to the Four Seasons for dinner. Mitchell had his PS3 with him, and Gigi was fascinated with it.
I brought puzzles and activity books for Gigi to play with during dinner. Mitchell helped her with her anatomy puzzle.
We saw a beautiful sunset during dinner.
Here's Gigi enjoying the amuse bouche.
She also fed herself with the chopsticks that Auntie Kay gave to her.
Yikes! That's a lot of rice!
While we waited for dessert, Gigi entertained us by singing Japanese songs.
She sang.
And sang.
While we waited for dessert, Gigi entertained us by singing Japanese songs.
She sang.
And sang.
When the birthday cake arrived, Gigi blew out the candle as soon as the waiter had placed the dish on the table. I was so surprised!
We all had a fun time.
We all had a fun time.
On our way back to our room, Auntie Anne took care of the little ones. :)
posted by mama at 2:37 PM
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