BANYAN TREE

I was thinking this morning as Hudson and I strolled along Front Street that so much has happened since we have been here.  Significant growth with Hudson... new routines, new rituals.... a new appreciation for a slower pace and learning to use the Shaka (a friendly sign used as a greeting).

I have to admit that this is the only place that I have taken naps when Hudson sleeps without feeling guilty knowing there is so much else I should be doing... exercising, laundry, cleaning..... work. There is a beauty in this that I am really hoping to take home and keep in my daily life! 

As we walked by a lovely church service with open walls and beautiful hymns being sung it dawned on me how free it feels here.  Somehow you feel closer to the earth here.... 

The Banyan Trees at dusk are magical!   Listening to hundreds of birds chirping in the trees it is a distinct, unique music that you will here no where else!  These are the things that you take home with you from Maui!  I love these trees and the peace you feel walking under the sheath of branches, pretty special!



Well off to take a little snooze!  ALOHA for now! Lisa

HALLOWEEN KEIKI PARADE

The Wynn's had such a fun Halloween this year! Lahaina has a Keiki ( children) parade and closes down Front Street for the event and festivities! It is a BIG deal here!  The costumes were elaborate and fun, everyone really got into it!  The kids costumes were so creative, late night the costume got a little more risqué.  The onlookers lined the side of the street to watch all of the kiddos and parents walk on by!  Lots of photos being snapped, smiles and hands in the air waving - it was loud, chaotic and FUN!

 Hudson was a Tree Frog and daddy was the tree:)   It was a hot afternoon so for most of it he just wore his hat and booties.  We went with some friends that we made on the beach the week before, they have Austin 3 years old, and Tony who is 5.  Hudson loved having all of the kids around him and was in awe of the costumes!  His favorites were Dinosaur Train mama and baby and of course Elmo. We all marched in the parade and then froggie and his tree went up on stage for the costume contest!

We had a beautiful sunset and enjoyed the weather & trade winds of the evening!  Really , really cool to be a part of this!  What a special Halloween in Maui - we will always remember!

As we get closer to ending our trip, only 5 days left, I already know I will miss this place dearly!

ALOHA!  LISA