We LOVE Fiji

We're back! We're sun-kissed, golden brown and feeling like our trip to Fiji was more like a dream than real life! It was, to say the least, the perfect first family vacation. We were so glad Bruce's mom was able to come with us. She was great company and fantastic help....and she made it possible for Bruce & I to sneak off by ourselves!

We stayed on Yunaca Island at the Shangri La Resort and it was amazing. Our rooms were literally steps from the ocean. The food was absolutely fantastic and the Fijians were so friendly there. They loved our little fair skin, blonde girls and were always kissing on them. In fact, one time a Fijian woman came over to Ava, took her out of the stroller and kissed all over her!

Fiji was the most beautiful place I've ever seen. I couldn't begin to take in all of the beauty - and neither could photos, but here's a small preview.....enjoy!

The view we enjoyed every morning while we ate breakfast

Grace straightening Haylee's necklace before the luau began

Ava dreamt about Fiji most of the week

The water was incredible!

Playing on the beach during an afternoon rain

Oh, Grace and Haylee were in love with the "hula dancing girls" - as they called them :)

The firedancing was insane. We loved it! Grace & Haylee kept saying "too hot, too hot!"

Hula girl Gracie

We were surprized at how large the Fijians were...like tree trunks! They were very tall and quite built. The kindest and most genuine people I've ever met - and they loved, loved our little girls!

Our room was just to the left...we strolled down to this beach every morning in our pj's....it was maybe 20 feet from our door to the sand.

The breakfast entertainment. So much fun!

Much more to come.....