Paradise found

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Back in the PNW after an amazing week in Maui and I’m on the strugglebus getting back to our regular routine (and the rain). Maui is one of my favorite spots to vacation, mostly because it feels truly like a vacation. Growing up we went to Maui several times (nonstop flights from Anchorage make it a very popular spot for Alaskans to vacation during the frigid, dark winters), so by now I’ve done most of the touristy things that Maui has to offer and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything by spending literally all day every day just relaxing at the beach. I love an adventuresome trip, but now that we have a toddler, having a true vacation where we can just chill and recharge is so refreshing. Mega bonus: we were there with my parents so we were able to go out on a couple dates to celebrate our eighth anniversary!

I brought my big camera but only decided to bring it out one evening. I talked my mom into taking a few shots of us together for a Christmas card pic, so maybe I can actually get those out in time for Christmas this year, eh?