Author: Little Maui Family

I went years wearing mostly striped shirts + dresses, now I incorporate solids + checkered patterns as a rule. I'm a mom of three kids we had in 3.5 years + I often stutter + struggle to figure out what's going on around me. My house is usually a mess but it's so completely full of love + wonder, paints + drawings, playdough-in-the-carpets, half-finished sewing + craft projects, and food scattered about. I love baking + cooking with my kids. My husband is the best person I know besides Jesus. We've grown so much in this past decade+ of marriage. If you've read this far, then let's see, I am a former journalist + marketing specialist + wedding and event planner who now spends her days changing diapers, scrubbing the toilet, reading huge piles of literature to my babies, chasing after my eldest + middle + also youngest - oh yes, I dream of becoming a book writer + legit love my life (except for the rare or not so rare occasion when I'm crying hysterically on the bathroom floor bc it's so hard having three kids so close in age..and I feel like I'm failing at #momlife.). God is Faithful, and He's shown me His great love through the hard + holy-making work of getting to the end of myself and realizing that at the end, HE is there. HE always was. xx

Community

Little Maui Family

Ever since Ken and I were first married, we've talked about how important community is to each of us, individually and collectively. We believe we were created to be in community, a place where real life happens. Where real relationship grows. Where authenticity + brokenness walk hand-in-hand. A place of freedom. Over the years, this… Continue reading Community

Happy Birthday Ruby!

Little Maui Family

my sweet maui girl Hau'oli La Hanau, sweet Ruby! We had so much fun celebrating our precious girl this past Saturday, alongside close friends + family + our dear maui neighbors (most of whom are now fully vaccinated!) It felt like a long time coming, as we've missed having little parties with friends during the… Continue reading Happy Birthday Ruby!

My Eldest Turns 6 Tomorrow + Other Thoughts on Grief, Change and Growing Older

Little Maui Family

I cannot believe that my first baby turns six years old tomorrow. My beautiful and strong Ruby Mahealani, a precious gem forged through fire. Six years ago today, I was admitted to the hospital for an induction since baby was nearly two weeks past her due date. I still remember shakily getting dressed that morning.… Continue reading My Eldest Turns 6 Tomorrow + Other Thoughts on Grief, Change and Growing Older

Under the Mango Tree

Little Maui Family

Under the vibrant mango tree, the kids climb our craggy rock wall. It is here that they tell stories they've dreamed up about pirates and princesses, dragons and flying, stormy seas and what heaven will look like. Below the shade of the wild ferns and giant monstera, they play hide and seek while the other… Continue reading Under the Mango Tree

Hawaiian Poi (Taro) Pancakes

Little Maui Family

Aloha + welcome to this week's 4th post! I feel like I'm on a roll with writing lately. Can't stop, won't stop. (But probably might stop and take a week or two off because that's typically how I write, lol. #Momlife.) Thank you all so much for using my free $50 Stitch Fix coupon code.… Continue reading Hawaiian Poi (Taro) Pancakes